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pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/16 2:08 p.m.

Or out for Tapas!

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/16 2:09 p.m.

Or when it's time to leave ol' Rex out in the desert because he chewed up your favorite shoes. (stay boy, we'll be right back)

pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/16 2:11 p.m.

Wallowitz drives one!

java230
java230 HalfDork
1/20/16 2:12 p.m.

If I could bet her one off the All4 Racing Dakar ones, HELL YES. No straight cut gears aren't loud honey.....

Otherwise, Probably not enough clearance, remember the curb requirement, And the long one if FUGLY!

WingZombie
WingZombie New Reader
1/20/16 2:19 p.m.

We put the misses in a '15 X1 last year. Admittedly, not the prettiest car, but she's super happy with it after 8 months of ownership. The turbo 2L with the ZF8 behind it is shockingly quick...that trans is just a beautiful piece of engineering. She's getting 32-33mpg commuting it in as well. Typical BWM ergo and comfort so no complaints. After a couple of weeks of driving it in the ice and snow, it appears to handle the weather nicely.

NickD
NickD HalfDork
1/20/16 2:20 p.m.

Well, we now know what vehicle Pinchvalve recommends.

Bobzilla
Bobzilla UltimaDork
1/20/16 2:36 p.m.

Rondo?

92dxman
92dxman SuperDork
1/20/16 3:10 p.m.

I'd go RAV 4 or CX-5. If I was in the market for an appliance, I would go with a RAV. The Mini's are small inside. The new Nissan Rogues seem to be nice and I haven't heard anything bad about them.

java230
java230 HalfDork
1/20/16 3:21 p.m.

In reply to Bobzilla:

minivan esk and ugly....

The0retical
The0retical Dork
1/20/16 4:10 p.m.

I like my parents CX-5, it's generally a pretty nice place to be.

If you want something smaller the CX-3 is based off the Mazda 2 platform and is pretty fun to drive around. The Rav4 isn't too bad either but it's less interesting to drive.

I'm kinda digging that Clubman that Pinchvalve keeps posting...

java230
java230 HalfDork
1/20/16 4:35 p.m.
The0retical wrote: I like my parents CX-5, it's generally a pretty nice place to be. If you want something smaller the CX-3 is based off the Mazda 2 platform and is pretty fun to drive around. The Rav4 isn't too bad either but it's less interesting to drive. I'm kinda digging that Clubman that Pinchvalve keeps posting...

Hmmm CX-3 comes AWD, Might be too small though, but its on the list!

Bobzilla
Bobzilla UltimaDork
1/20/16 4:40 p.m.
java230 wrote: In reply to Bobzilla: minivan esk and ugly....

that was actually in response to the question "What would pinchvalve suggest?"

java230
java230 HalfDork
1/20/16 4:41 p.m.
Bobzilla wrote:
java230 wrote: In reply to Bobzilla: minivan esk and ugly....
that was actually in response to the question "What would pinchvalve suggest?"

OK good! I thought Minivan had specifically been excluded.

Anyone wiht CX-3 experience? how small are they really, hard to tell on paper/pics.

Stefan (Not Bruce)
Stefan (Not Bruce) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/16 4:51 p.m.

I wouldn't touch a MINI with a ten-foot pole.

I'd rather look at a Fiat since its a known quantity (the Panda 4x4 is very highly rated in Europe) before I'd look at a MINI.

I know the Auto show is coming to Portland within the next weekend or so, not sure about Seattle, but it might be worthwhile. always great to see a bunch of different cars/trucks back to back to get an idea of whats what.

jstand
jstand HalfDork
1/20/16 6:06 p.m.
Stefan (Not Bruce) wrote: I'd rather look at a Fiat since its a known quantity (the Panda 4x4 is very highly rated in Europe) before I'd look at a MINI.

In that case, what about the Jeep Renegade?

Stefan (Not Bruce)
Stefan (Not Bruce) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/20/16 6:18 p.m.
jstand wrote:
Stefan (Not Bruce) wrote: I'd rather look at a Fiat since its a known quantity (the Panda 4x4 is very highly rated in Europe) before I'd look at a MINI.
In that case, what about the Jeep Renegade?

Unless its a real Jeep, I wouldn't bother.

JohnRW1621
JohnRW1621 MegaDork
1/20/16 6:22 p.m.
patgizz wrote: John chiming in with "please consider a minivan" comments in 3...2...1...

Oh no, I've become predictable.

That's okay, there is a new answer now!

Caleb
Caleb Reader
1/20/16 7:32 p.m.

Gen 1's are getting pretty cheap, I mean it is just a VW with a porsche V8 lol

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/20/16 7:52 p.m.

Murano crosscabriolet

Petrolburner
Petrolburner HalfDork
1/20/16 11:35 p.m.

Lexus RX400h or the RX350.

Petrolburner
Petrolburner HalfDork
1/20/16 11:40 p.m.
Petrolburner wrote: Lexus RX400h or the RX350.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5412422328.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5412028999.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5412419509.html

java230
java230 HalfDork
1/21/16 9:17 a.m.
JohnRW1621 wrote:
patgizz wrote: John chiming in with "please consider a minivan" comments in 3...2...1...
Oh no, I've become predictable. That's okay, there is a new answer now!

I would rock the hell out of that! Perfect company truck

In reply to Caleb: I like, but she wants new, or CPO, and im sure those are not maintenance friendly at this point.

In reply to Petrolburner:

Have you driven them? Probably too big....

FX35 anyone?

szeis4cookie
szeis4cookie HalfDork
1/21/16 9:22 a.m.

I rented an FX35 a while back, I think it rides like an oxcart in an attempt to defy the laws of physics. Handles country backroads nicely, but gave my wife and kids motion sickness doing it.

NickD
NickD HalfDork
1/21/16 9:25 a.m.
JohnRW1621 wrote:
patgizz wrote: John chiming in with "please consider a minivan" comments in 3...2...1...
Oh no, I've become predictable. That's okay, there is a new answer now!

I took a quick glance and thought it was a Jeep Gladiator. The resemblance is uncanny

Petrolburner
Petrolburner HalfDork
1/21/16 1:24 p.m.

In reply to java230:

I've not driven one, but if the reason for a small SUV is MPGs, the RX400h hybrid gets them. It isn't as big as a suburban but it's no Rav4 either. The FX35 is the same size, sooooo....I'd drive a used RX400h and let her decide. The reliability on them is spectacular. For comparison, is your 4Runner considered too big for what she wants? Do you still have the 4Runner? Is that your DD?

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