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Red X · 11-17-09, 10:45 PM

Required:
<$70k, new, 4-wheel or all wheel drive, and some decent trunk space for ski trips.

What is the best AWD system?

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jaymar88 · 11-17-09, 10:53 PM

Range Rover. I think I Killed Tupac has one for cheap.

<70k is like a HUUUGE price range. Are you looking for luxury or utility? Suuuuuubaroo fits the bill when I think cheap and good utilitarian vehicle. Audi has quattro. are you looking for car or suv or something inbetween?

LABARINTH · 11-17-09, 11:25 PM

1996 Nissan Pathfinder or if you want something newer you could go with a 2000

Just kidding, anyway if you want the best AWD system you should go with Subaru. They are far from luxury vehicles but their interiors aren't bad either. It will pretty much meet all of your basic perfectly. I loved my Suby and will probably have another one in the near future.

If you want something that is better looking or more luxurious then Audi's are pretty nice. They will run you a little bit more than a Suby tho. You could also look into a used Porsche Carrera C4 or C42

A used one can be found for under $70k

JGordon · 11-17-09, 11:28 PM

My dad just bought a 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6. He really likes it so far. Not quite a $70k car, but it looks decent, nice interior, has good power, a great AWD system, and you can store a lot of junk in the trunk.

sherwood · 11-17-09, 11:32 PM

I just bought a Legacy 2.2 for a few grand, will suit me just fine

I think that the subaru's EJ boxer engine gives a nice smooth powerband and since they're fairly unchanged over the years theres a lot of support out there. Granted they're a PITA to work on.

If it came to me I'd probably go with a 2.5 Turbo Subaru or a Rav4 V6 AWD... I probably wouldn't buy into a CR-V as I still don't like the powerplant.. maybe RDX or MDX or Tacoma V6 4WD doublecab

You get the usual options in the US crowd with the majority of the decent ones being SUVs, if you're into that stuff.

Jeeps, I have no idea about the new powerplants, the ever closer moving towards casual consumers worries me a tad.

Range rover- Friend's family owns two, kid I know hates it in comparison to his old land cruiser- would not buy again [though it is comfortable]

Red X · 11-17-09, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaymar88

Range Rover. I think I Killed Tupac has one for cheap.

<70k is like a HUUUGE price range. Are you looking for luxury or utility? Suuuuuubaroo fits the bill when I think cheap and good utilitarian vehicle. Audi has quattro. are you looking for car or suv or something inbetween?

Either or :o, an SUV is nice because of extra space but you can pile shit into anything

Quote:

Originally Posted by LABARINTH

1996 Nissan Pathfinder or if you want something newer you could go with a 2000

Just kidding, anyway if you want the best AWD system you should go with Subaru. They are far from luxury vehicles but their interiors aren't bad either. It will pretty much meet all of your basic perfectly. I loved my Suby and will probably have another one in the near future.

If you want something that is better looking or more luxurious then Audi's are pretty nice. They will run you a little bit more than a Suby tho. You could also look into a used Porsche Carrera C4 or C42

A used one can be found for under $70k

It was a '91 to a '00 bish

Anyway, a new carerra isn't out of the question :o

**DakarM** · 11-17-09, 11:36 PM

X6 has one of the best AWD system. add full snows for ski trips and you're all set.

Civic2Scooby · 11-17-09, 11:36 PM

2011 MDX /thread

LABARINTH · 11-17-09, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red X

Either or :o, an SUV is nice because of extra space but you can pile shit into anything

It was a '91 to a '00 bish

Anyway, a new carerra isn't out of the question :o

You going to drive a carrera in the snow? Because if not you will need a winter beater anyway...and if the Porsche is just your summer car does it still need to be AWD?

**DakarM** · 11-17-09, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DakarM

X6 has one of the best AWD system. add full snows for ski trips and you're all set.

i take that back. it was the X6M that has the best AWD system. the one in the standard X6 is not the same. so never mind.

**TheOtherDave™** · 11-17-09, 11:50 PM

X5 xDrive35d.
IMO, any other SUV would be a compromise.

TaekOne · 11-17-09, 11:55 PM

the new Suby Outback has gotten rave reviews. thats what i would get :o

scotttharobot · 11-18-09, 12:28 AM

535xiT.

S6 Avant.

C4s.

and jeez... <$70k? dayum. That's a shit ton of car.

Red X · 11-18-09, 12:35 AM

I actually meant Cayenne not Carerra, my bad :o.

I like the suggestions so far. Thanks guys. Right now its the BMW and Subaru AWD systems that are the best...

**95SiR** · 11-18-09, 12:45 AM

my first suggestion was A6 quattro avant or Q5... but it's a gamble of whether these will be reliable later on. i loved my A4 and i know a couple others who hardly had any problems...but i know more people who had problems

second suggestion, Sequoia Limited 4.6L 4WD. the 5.7L is badass, but completely unnecessary for most people...especially with the new 4.6L, it still hauls ass. the new sequioas are super nice inside, drives great, tons of space, and itll probably outlast you. lol.

third suggestion, MDX.

fourth suggestion, STi. smallest of the bunch, fastest of the bunch, and the least luxurious of the bunch. but it is the fastest and probably the most solid AWD. and its not even close to $70k

scotttharobot · 11-18-09, 01:50 AM

Shit, if I were you, i'd buy 3 cars.

e46 M3
e39 M5
4runner prepped for a real winter.

dubcac · 11-18-09, 01:58 AM

New M3 Sedan
+Used SUV of your choice
_______________________

Win.

Civic2Scooby · 11-18-09, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubcac

New M3 Sedan
+Used SUV of your choice
_______________________

Win.

hey...

**Spec R** · 11-18-09, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubcac

New M3 Sedan
+Used SUV of your choice
_______________________

Win.

agreed

LT · 11-18-09, 09:10 AM

I would not buy just one car if I was going to spend $70k. Like Brett said, I'd get like a nice car and some decent and reliable used SUV to get around in.

k3ifers · 11-18-09, 09:15 AM

$70k is a lot.

i'd buy a legacy probably.

Tark · 11-18-09, 09:22 AM

Audi Q5 , Benz GLK350, 2009 Volvo XC60, Infinity Ex. of those "cross overs" I like the Q5 the best. A buddy of mine is shopping for them and it was just the nicest drive and interior finishing IMO. The Benz exterior design is win.

IluvJae · 11-18-09, 10:07 AM

2010 BMW 328i

TaekOne · 11-18-09, 10:08 AM

i still say drive the Outback and see what you think :o

Red X · 11-18-09, 10:11 AM

Just 1 car guys, I don't care about saving money just buying a great AWD car for <$70k. Like, you dont HAVE to spend 70k.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaekOne

i still say drive the Outback and see what you think :o

oh no worries, it will still be tested.

Definitely liking the Q5 and those BMW's... I wish the Subus weren't so ugly...

k3ifers · 11-18-09, 10:13 AM

i just saw a commercial for a range rover. it's a sign.

Tark · 11-18-09, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red X

Just 1 car guys, I don't care about saving money just buying a great AWD car for <$70k. Like, you dont HAVE to spend 70k.

oh no worries, it will still be tested.

Definitely liking the Q5 and those BMW's... I wish the Subus weren't so ugly...

yeah i dont think you can go wrong with the Q5... but honestly i think that maybe i would go with the merc just for the look. Although i must admit most of them are driven by chick.

howm uch is the cayenne?

NOPD · 11-18-09, 10:33 AM

cayenne gts is awesome, but it's > 70k :o

Tark · 11-18-09, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOPD

cayenne gts is awesome, but it's > 70k :o

yeah thats what i thought... Plus i dont know about where you are but here it's all just arab chicks that get that car.

LABARINTH · 11-18-09, 10:37 AM

You could check out a used Mercedes G-Class. They fall right at the top of your price range....new they are out of your price range tho.

11-17-09, 10:53 PM	#2
jaymar88 HA.net Workout Krew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the gym Posts: 8,310	Range Rover. I think I Killed Tupac has one for cheap. <70k is like a HUUUGE price range. Are you looking for luxury or utility? Suuuuuubaroo fits the bill when I think cheap and good utilitarian vehicle. Audi has quattro. are you looking for car or suv or something inbetween? __________________ Jay - Southernmost Chairman Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget RIP WOONG 11/17/08

11-17-09, 11:25 PM	#3
LABARINTH Better Than Canada! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 9,477	1996 Nissan Pathfinder or if you want something newer you could go with a 2000 Just kidding, anyway if you want the best AWD system you should go with Subaru. They are far from luxury vehicles but their interiors aren't bad either. It will pretty much meet all of your basic perfectly. I loved my Suby and will probably have another one in the near future. If you want something that is better looking or more luxurious then Audi's are pretty nice. They will run you a little bit more than a Suby tho. You could also look into a used Porsche Carrera C4 or C42 A used one can be found for under $70k __________________ 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 2006 Ducati 749 Dark "Sometimes I visit gay websites" -CRAIGHIMSELF "15? I thought she was 17." -AF "I began to fantasize about a world where smiling amputees know my name." -RedX

11-17-09, 11:28 PM	#4
JGordon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,858	My dad just bought a 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6. He really likes it so far. Not quite a $70k car, but it looks decent, nice interior, has good power, a great AWD system, and you can store a lot of junk in the trunk. __________________ '94 Acura Integra LS Sedan, '05 Acura RSX Type S, '96 Suzuki Bandit 600 -- All gone but not forgotten 2010 Nissan Xterra Off-Road - current ride

11-17-09, 11:32 PM	#5
sherwood I missed Sean Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fairfield/Bridgeport CT Posts: 10,966	I just bought a Legacy 2.2 for a few grand, will suit me just fine I think that the subaru's EJ boxer engine gives a nice smooth powerband and since they're fairly unchanged over the years theres a lot of support out there. Granted they're a PITA to work on. If it came to me I'd probably go with a 2.5 Turbo Subaru or a Rav4 V6 AWD... I probably wouldn't buy into a CR-V as I still don't like the powerplant.. maybe RDX or MDX or Tacoma V6 4WD doublecab You get the usual options in the US crowd with the majority of the decent ones being SUVs, if you're into that stuff. Jeeps, I have no idea about the new powerplants, the ever closer moving towards casual consumers worries me a tad. Range rover- Friend's family owns two, kid I know hates it in comparison to his old land cruiser- would not buy again [though it is comfortable] __________________ 1.8L Acura Integra GSR: Back where it belongs. 3.2L Pontiac Tran-sport Montana: that things about to go. 2.2L Honda Accord EX: Sold to my sister 232CI Mercury Sable: Sold to some lady, by my father, while i was on a camping trip. IMM232 http://imagegen.last.fm/minimalDark/..._vigilante.gif Last edited by sherwood; 11-17-09 at 11:33 PM.

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TaekOne pronounced tech Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: down at Va Beach Posts: 9,416	the new Suby Outback has gotten rave reviews. thats what i would get :o __________________ '01 NFR S2k teehee B.C.E.C.™

11-18-09, 12:28 AM	#13
scotttharobot beer here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,168	535xiT. S6 Avant. C4s. and jeez... <$70k? dayum. That's a shit ton of car. __________________ *1994 Honda Accord LX-5spd* Clarion // Elemental Designs // Knukonceptz // Viper

11-18-09, 12:35 AM	#14
Red X x pǝɹ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Upstate Posts: 5,385	I actually meant Cayenne not Carerra, my bad :o. I like the suggestions so far. Thanks guys. Right now its the BMW and Subaru AWD systems that are the best... __________________

11-18-09, 12:45 AM	#15
95SiR hood rich Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: los josengeles Posts: 34,226	my first suggestion was A6 quattro avant or Q5... but it's a gamble of whether these will be reliable later on. i loved my A4 and i know a couple others who hardly had any problems...but i know more people who had problems second suggestion, Sequoia Limited 4.6L 4WD. the 5.7L is badass, but completely unnecessary for most people...especially with the new 4.6L, it still hauls ass. the new sequioas are super nice inside, drives great, tons of space, and itll probably outlast you. lol. third suggestion, MDX. fourth suggestion, STi. smallest of the bunch, fastest of the bunch, and the least luxurious of the bunch. but it is the fastest and probably the most solid AWD. and its not even close to $70k __________________ In Loving Memory R.I.P. Huan Vo aka woong 01.14.1979 - 11.19.2008

11-18-09, 01:50 AM	#16
scotttharobot beer here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,168	Shit, if I were you, i'd buy 3 cars. e46 M3 e39 M5 4runner prepped for a real winter. __________________ *1994 Honda Accord LX-5spd* Clarion // Elemental Designs // Knukonceptz // Viper

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LT :falafelrofl: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 37,783	I would not buy just one car if I was going to spend $70k. Like Brett said, I'd get like a nice car and some decent and reliable used SUV to get around in. __________________ 93 MR2 turbo \| 16psi intake exhaust 98 Cherokee sport \| 5spd 2dr stolen

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k3ifers k tres ifers Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,618	$70k is a lot. i'd buy a legacy probably. __________________

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Tark more Canadian then Canada Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 27,086	Audi Q5 , Benz GLK350, 2009 Volvo XC60, Infinity Ex. of those "cross overs" I like the Q5 the best. A buddy of mine is shopping for them and it was just the nicest drive and interior finishing IMO. The Benz exterior design is win. __________________ B.C.E.C.™

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TaekOne pronounced tech Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: down at Va Beach Posts: 9,416	i still say drive the Outback and see what you think :o __________________ '01 NFR S2k teehee B.C.E.C.™

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k3ifers k tres ifers Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,618	i just saw a commercial for a range rover. it's a sign. __________________

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