Analysis Paralysis

[Chris GTO TT]

[alienviking]

[quote=""aaronatstate""]
It's cause there isn't a car to satisfy everything he wants in one vehicle [/quote]

Sure there is. Just not in his price range!

[Chris GTO TT]

https://roseville.bmwofroseville.com/ve ... x1b4082491

[DCIV]

Lol at the 90k miles and 31k. People have lost their minds. At least it’s a Toyota!

Have you looked what you could buy under warranty for the same if 4K more? Gotta be something.


Coop

[Chris GTO TT]

It was basically $100k new it's not a bad deal :d ontknow:

[vr4]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]It was basically $100k new it's not a bad deal :d ontknow:[/quote]

This. It's not a bad deal

[Duck Vader]

Exactly. Coop is just out of touch with reality

[Chris GTO TT]

It's still a lot of money for a 90k vehicle, and I'd prefer it was the Land Cruiser instead of the Lexus. Unfortunately they sold basically half the number of Land Cruisers as they did the LX570.

[Duck Vader]

But that is the market now. Low gas prices = expensive suv and truck.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]https://roseville.bmwofroseville.com/ve ... x1b4082491[/quote]

I feel like I see one of those driving around up here every week. I didn’t recognize them until this thread.

[Chris GTO TT]

Yeah saw a few of them up there on New Year's Eve when we were in Reno/Sparks.

[DCIV]

I am not out of touch, I just refuse to spend that much money on a 90k vehicle.

Coop

[aaronatstate]

[quote=""vr4""]If you're using the computer readout for your mpg feel free to ignore it. My explorer shows 15.3 and gets about 13.5 in the winter. My Infiniti shows 19.8 and averages 17.8[/quote]

I checked with the ST this morning, just to see. Readout said 27.3mpg, I put 4.74 gallons in, and went 130.0 miles, so I got 27.4mpg. Not too far off, less than 0.5%. I'll take it!

[Chris GTO TT]

Went test driving cars today....

In order I drove them:
1. 2012 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon. I went to go look at something else entirely but it wasn't in good shape, so I drove this instead. This A4 was in amazing condition, and I love how these A4 wagons looks but I know it's probably a terrible idea. I like the price. https://www.auburntoyota.com/inventory/ ... lxca092097

2. Nissan Frontier Pro-4X, well equipped, but you know it's an old design. The Bilsteins really make it drive a good deal better than the lower level trim I last drove. I bought it home for my wife to see, and we test fit an infant car seat and it's pretty tight. It's close enough you might not be able to use the front passenger seat. I get why everyone drives tanks now even if they only have one kid https://www.enterprisecarsales.com/list ... seville-CA

3. 2018 4Runner SR5, didn't really like it all that much. Super floaty suspension, and unresponsive throttle. Really expensive for what you get. Drove it after the Frontier, but before bringing it home for Jen to see. https://www.enterprisecarsales.com/list ... seville-CA

4. Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, not interested this particular one as it's too new and expensive. It was however the closest equipment level to the 2015 at another CarMax that's in our price range. It's the most car like of the truck/SUV's we looked at. Jen liked it but also has concerns about reliability. https://www.carmax.com/car/16424847

5. 2007 GX470. Most happy with the price of this one,but it had a few issues, rear air springs were leaking as the compressor ran more often than it should have. Also had the sun roof rattle I've read about on these. Not really worth what they want for it unless they fix everything. https://www.carmax.com/car/16709188

5. 2011 LX570. It's expensive and kinda high miles, but it drives so amazingly. Feels like it's new, but has a couple of good sized dents. I think I'd prefer to have a Land Cruiser instead of the Lexus. https://roseville.bmwofroseville.com/ve ... x1b4082491

[DCIV]

You are 100% right on the 1 child and tank. My passenger seat up front is not comfortable because of the seat behind it.

The enterprise link didn’t take me to any vehicle.

The wife really wanted a 4Runner and we went and drove them. She has never drove anything but a car at that point. It’s on a truck chassis and I was relieved when she didn’t like it. What a high priced vehicle.


Coop

[DCIV]

Oh. And drive a Tahoe you stubborn shit. You will like it.


Coop

[ChargerX3]

Child seats aren’t small, then you start thinking of cushion space should you get in an accident. Didn’t see any ram trucks tested above...hmm.

[vr4]

Child seats should be in the middle. Especially infant seats.

I had no problems with a rear facing seat in my Suzuki swift.

[Chris GTO TT]

[quote=""DCIV""]You are 100% right on the 1 child and tank. My passenger seat up front is not comfortable because of the seat behind it.

The enterprise link didn’t take me to any vehicle.

The wife really wanted a 4Runner and we went and drove them. She has never drove anything but a car at that point. It’s on a truck chassis and I was relieved when she didn’t like it. What a high priced vehicle.


Coop[/quote]
Not sure why the Enterprise links don't work. I double checked them and there isn't any other link I can provide.
[quote=""DCIV""]Oh. And drive a Tahoe you stubborn shit. You will like it.


Coop[/quote]
Just not a huge Chevy/GMC truck fan. My dad had a 2007 Yukon which is basically the same as the Tahoes I'd look at. I wasn't a huge fan of it then :d ontknow: If I can find one equipped and priced in my price range I'll stop by today and look at it. Wow these are expensive https://roseville.bmwofroseville.com/ve ... 01er163232
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Child seats aren’t small, then you start thinking of cushion space should you get in an accident. Didn’t see any ram trucks tested above...hmm.[/quote]
Not sure I really want a full sized truck. I know I can get used to it, but I prefer smaller vehicles. Like the Tahoe I might see if I can find one to look at today. A bit more miles than I'd like but not a bad price https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... /overview/
[quote=""vr4""]Child seats should be in the middle. Especially infant seats.

I had no problems with a rear facing seat in my Suzuki swift.[/quote]

We tried both locations, and could make it work in either location. The real issue becomes when/if we have #2.

[DCIV]

Most do not put them in the middle as it’s hard enough to hold a kid out and drop them in their seat let alone buckle them in and if you the one driving the middle makes it harder to get to them.

Source: car seat tech at the fire hall works at my station he has installed 100’s of car seats. Only a few want it in the middle even after explaining why.


Coop