[Conissah]

In the same boat, girl wants an SUV for room and we got a house near the lake, so boat is next. Our list is SRT Jeep, Macan S, or XC90. The last one isnt sporty by any means, but 3rd row is awesome, it's dumb safe, looks great, and is very nice inside.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Conissah

In the same boat, girl wants an SUV for room and we got a house near the lake, so boat is next. Our list is SRT Jeep, Macan S, or XC90. The last one isnt sporty by any means, but 3rd row is awesome, it's dumb safe, looks great, and is very nice inside.

I wouldnt tow with the Macan... Unless it's a jetski.

[dauble2k5]

We have a GLC and have been extremely pleased with it. Zero problems with it, bought it new with a few options. Ours has the factory trailer hitch, too. Look for a 2018+, as several of the first couple of years had issues with the rear brakes squeaking. Also, if you can find one with the Acoustic Glass membrane on the side windows, it'll be dead silent in the cabin.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by dauble2k5

We have a GLC and have been extremely pleased with it. Zero problems with it, bought it new with a few options. Ours has the factory trailer hitch, too. Look for a 2018+, as several of the first couple of years had issues with the rear brakes squeaking. Also, if you can find one with the Acoustic Glass membrane on the side windows, it'll be dead silent in the cabin.

Same here, wife has a GLC 300, and for its class you can't beat its interior, we really liked the 43 but ultimately for driving through traffic and carrying the dog and grandchildren we found the 300 to be more than enough power and we get good MPG too.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

I wouldnt tow with the Macan... Unless it's a jetski.

It's rated for almost 4500 lbs. Dudes on Rennlist tow their GT4's and Vette's with it. I live less than 3 miles from 2 landings anyways, so it wouldn't be far. Looking at some 20 footers, so nothing too heavy.

[eluded]

New bronco has stick
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[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Conissah

It's rated for almost 4500 lbs. Dudes on Rennlist tow their GT4's and Vette's with it. I live less than 3 miles from 2 landings anyways, so it wouldn't be far. Looking at some 20 footers, so nothing too heavy.

This I need to see.

I tow my race car with my cayenne and I wouldn't want to put a macan through that.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

This I need to see.

I tow my race car with my cayenne and I wouldn't want to put a macan through that.

Lol check it. https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ith-macan.html

[uncle ben]

I’d look at a new x3. The base engine isn’t that bad, and it comes fairly well equipped.

[roastbeef]

it seems like there are quite a few people on this forum in the same boat...
my wife and i needed a small suv for our dogs, but i was hoping to get something to tow with. we looked at cayennes since they had a pretty high tow rating (i think it was 7,400 lbs). we test drove a '14 cayenne GTS and it just didn't feel fast at all. we don't need a fast suv, but the power just wasn't there for the price premium.

we also drove a '17 grand cherokee v8. i was impressed. tons of power throughout the rev range, its a 5.7 hemi with the 8 speed transmission. tons of torque. the tow package obviously has a hitch, but it also has larger capacity oil and trans coolers, and slightly larger brakes (not srt brakes). tow rating is 7,200 lbs. got it for $33k with 19,000 miles on it and its been a great truck so far.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Lol check it. https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...ith-macan.html

That's impressive. Wonder what the long term life of the pdk is going through that.

I love the macan. Too small for my needs but such an awesome suv.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

we also drove a '17 grand cherokee v8. i was impressed. tons of power throughout the rev range, its a 5.7 hemi with the 8 speed transmission. tons of torque. the tow package obviously has a hitch, but it also has larger capacity oil and trans coolers, and slightly larger brakes (not srt brakes). tow rating is 7,200 lbs. got it for $33k with 19,000 miles on it and its been a great truck so far.

Nice. I had a 2015 GC High Altitude V6 and it towed great. What trim level you go for? I'd love an SRT, but they're so dang expensive, and I HAVE to have AA/Carplay, and that's only available on the 2018+ GC's.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

it seems like there are quite a few people on this forum in the same boat...
my wife and i needed a small suv for our dogs, but i was hoping to get something to tow with. we looked at cayennes since they had a pretty high tow rating (i think it was 7,400 lbs). we test drove a '14 cayenne GTS and it just didn't feel fast at all. we don't need a fast suv, but the power just wasn't there for the price premium.

we also drove a '17 grand cherokee v8. i was impressed. tons of power throughout the rev range, its a 5.7 hemi with the 8 speed transmission. tons of torque. the tow package obviously has a hitch, but it also has larger capacity oil and trans coolers, and slightly larger brakes (not srt brakes). tow rating is 7,200 lbs. got it for $33k with 19,000 miles on it and its been a great truck so far.

Nice pick up! I just recently got my wife a low mileage ‘17 Overland 4x4. Really wanted the V8, but for our needs, the V6 is more than enough and saved us a decent amount of cash. For the money you can get these for used, I can’t think of a better option with all of the features. I mean our V6 will tow 6500 lbs!!?!

Originally Posted by Conissah

Nice. I had a 2015 GC High Altitude V6 and it towed great. What trim level you go for? I'd love an SRT, but they're so dang expensive, and I HAVE to have AA/Carplay, and that's only available on the 2018+ GC's.

Not to derail, but is there anyway to put in a newer infotainment retro? That is literally my only complaint. We have the upgraded sound system with navigation and all, but I really have become accustomed to CarPlay with my other vehicles.

[jamesinaz]

I recently did my due diligence in buying a medium size sporty SUV. But before I get into that, anyone talking about buying a boat isn't getting sympathy regarding cost of a car.

I ended up with a Cayenne myself. But for what your wife is describing the X3 M40i ticks off a lot of boxes. I think it's bigger than the CX-5 and with that 6 cylinder has some fun juice.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Nice. I had a 2015 GC High Altitude V6 and it towed great. What trim level you go for? I'd love an SRT, but they're so dang expensive, and I HAVE to have AA/Carplay, and that's only available on the 2018+ GC's.

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Nice pick up! I just recently got my wife a low mileage ‘17 Overland 4x4. Really wanted the V8, but for our needs, the V6 is more than enough and saved us a decent amount of cash. For the money you can get these for used, I can’t think of a better option with all of the features. I mean our V6 will tow 6500 lbs!!?!

Not to derail, but is there anyway to put in a newer infotainment retro? That is literally my only complaint. We have the upgraded sound system with navigation and all, but I really have become accustomed to CarPlay with my other vehicles.

we ended up with a trailhawk, but only out of coincidence. i have an offroad truck, so this jeep will never see dirt. i don't think it has much more than the v8 with the tow package, but the "trailhawk" trim has a few other standard features like ventilated seats and such. it also has air suspension, which is nice for the auto-leveling when towing (which i have yet to do).

the seats are just ok. not the best seats i've ever sat in, but not uncomfortable. we did a long trip in it a little while back and i didn't have any more fatigue than i do when driving the m3.
one of the things i do like about it, is it feels and drives like a truck. you sit upright, it feels rigid and stout.
i tried to convince her she would like a raptor, but she refused because she didn't want to drive a truck. if she agreed, we would have one. lol

no idea on the retro fitting of infotainment stuff.

[roastbeef]

Pics for fun.

[uncle ben]

My advice is to not keep it off warranty. Had a friend with a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the thing was a money pit. $7k for new air suspension, $4k for engine issues (Diesel engine), and load of other things that broke. When it all worked, he loved it. But it was in and out of the shop a month out of the year.

[JP10]

Based on our price point the fiance is leaning towards the XC90. Hoping to go out and test drive a few vehicles soon. Originally she was leaning towards something more sporty and roughly the size of her CX-5. With that said, we had a road trip back up to PA and she finally realized why I was after a larger vehicle. She had her bridal shower so their were lots of gifts, and we brought the dogs home. After trying to pack everything in the car along with her suitcases and my golf clubs she was fed up lol.

I know there have been a few comments in regards to Infinity not making the greatest vehicles and all that. I'm still partially interested in test driving the QX60 just because it seems to have a lot of bang for your buck. I like the Jeep GC, but she isn't a fan for a reason unknown to me haha. Maybe I just need to get her to test drive one to see what she thinks. She might have some fun with the V8!

Appreciate all of the comments thus far, seems there are a few of us in the same boat!

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by JP10

Based on our price point the fiance is leaning towards the XC90. Hoping to go out and test drive a few vehicles soon. Originally she was leaning towards something more sporty and roughly the size of her CX-5. With that said, we had a road trip back up to PA and she finally realized why I was after a larger vehicle. She had her bridal shower so their were lots of gifts, and we brought the dogs home. After trying to pack everything in the car along with her suitcases and my golf clubs she was fed up lol.

I know there have been a few comments in regards to Infinity not making the greatest vehicles and all that. I'm still partially interested in test driving the QX60 just because it seems to have a lot of bang for your buck. I like the Jeep GC, but she isn't a fan for a reason unknown to me haha. Maybe I just need to get her to test drive one to see what she thinks. She might have some fun with the V8!

Appreciate all of the comments thus far, seems there are a few of us in the same boat!

When I bought the Volvo came in closer than I expected as competition. In particular the interior in the better equipped models is excellent. In the end I wanted more sporty but I know I would have been happy with the XC90,

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Not to derail, but is there anyway to put in a newer infotainment retro? That is literally my only complaint. We have the upgraded sound system with navigation and all, but I really have become accustomed to CarPlay with my other vehicles.

When I had my 2015 GC, I highly considered swapping the head unit out, but got rid of it for the M2. You CAN swap it out, but the unit itself is $1600. Here's the link

[jmhumr]

I'm personally in the same boat because I have an X1 and need to upgrade for more interior volume now that we're taking 1,000-mile road trips to see family several times a year.

After months of research, I've discovered that the options are terrible if you don't want to grow all the way to a cumbersome 3-row (Telluride, Q7, CX-9, etc.).

Here's what's left on my short list in terms of luxury SUVs:

RDX - Seems to be perfectly sized and sporty, but gets bad marks for reliability and that touchpad is a spoiler.

XC60 - Super nice, plenty of power, nice size. My top complaint is that ventilated seats are only available as part of an outrageously expensive massaging seat option.

Grand Cherokee - The Summit is very nice, especially in white leather. But man that car has looked the same for 100 years and drives more like a truck than a sporty SUV. The 2021 version will be all-new but hasn't been revealed yet.

Other "value" oriented options I'm tracking:

Sorrento - All-new and looks interesting and full of features, but I suspect it's a boring drive (no driving impression reviews yet).

Edge - Rumors is they're finally gonna update the 2002-style infotainment setup for MY2021, so I'm curious if true. ST has a V6.

Passport - Heard this thing is FAST, but the styling is dreadfully boring inside and out, even for Honda.

Venza - Bringing back in 2021 and it looks more like a Lexus than a Toyota, but it only comes in hybrid so probably a bore to drive.

[GERMAN M3]

Volkswagen Atlas SEL R Line. Lots of cargo room when compared to similar SUVs, and if I’m not mistaken it has more room than a Tahoe.