I need a new car

[Northwestcoug]

A low miles 2022 Lincoln Aviator - is what you need.

I'm not a mom and I'm not driving kids to practice. Thanks, but no thanks

[Jeff Lebowski]

We left New Zealand with 70's degree weather and came back to snowstorms. My 2014 FJ, normally excellent in snow, hit some ice going downhill and spun out, hitting the embankment of the sidewalk on the other side of the road. For a brief 5 seconds I was glad to not have hit anything else. Then, BANG! Side air bags deployed when a huge Ram 2500 truck hit me behind my door. Other than ringing in my ears from the airbags and a mildly tender shoulder, I was OK. The FJ, alas, is not, The huge dent in the rear panel looks like it might have involved the frame. And the insurance agent is 90% sure that they will write if off just because of the fact of the deployed airbags. So I am preparing myself for the loss of a solid vehicle.

The write-off value is going to be around 30K. I'm renting a LandRover Defender right now. Pretty balling and much more refined than my FJ, but I don't see me dropping 80-90 grand for that. Would love to get my hands on a new Land Cruiser but those look like they're 10 months out. Mrs. NWC were musing last night about her selling her 2010 Tundra and getting a Tacoma, and me leasing something for a year until I can get a Land Cruiser (our 2 car garage on an incline and sharp entry angle only allows for one large vehicle; I doubt I could get a large truck and another SUV in there without a struggle).

I'm not going to get a Subaru and I really don't want a generic SUV. If I get anything that has a nice interior I'd need to break my habit of letting dirty dogs jump all over. I'm not averse to getting a used vehicle if there's a model and year out there that's solid.

Anyone here have a favorite they'd recommend?

We love our Kia Telluride.

[Northwestcoug]

We love our Kia Telluride.

That doesn't look bad. And it's about 30 grand cheaper than a similar Land Rover build.

[Jeff Lebowski]

That doesn't look bad. And it's about 30 grand cheaper than a similar Land Rover build.

Way more reliable too.

[Pelado]

We left New Zealand with 70's degree weather and came back to snowstorms. My 2014 FJ, normally excellent in snow, hit some ice going downhill and spun out, hitting the embankment of the sidewalk on the other side of the road. For a brief 5 seconds I was glad to not have hit anything else. Then, BANG! Side air bags deployed when a huge Ram 2500 truck hit me behind my door. Other than ringing in my ears from the airbags and a mildly tender shoulder, I was OK. The FJ, alas, is not, The huge dent in the rear panel looks like it might have involved the frame. And the insurance agent is 90% sure that they will write if off just because of the fact of the deployed airbags. So I am preparing myself for the loss of a solid vehicle.

The write-off value is going to be around 30K. I'm renting a LandRover Defender right now. Pretty balling and much more refined than my FJ, but I don't see me dropping 80-90 grand for that. Would love to get my hands on a new Land Cruiser but those look like they're 10 months out. Mrs. NWC were musing last night about her selling her 2010 Tundra and getting a Tacoma, and me leasing something for a year until I can get a Land Cruiser (our 2 car garage on an incline and sharp entry angle only allows for one large vehicle; I doubt I could get a large truck and another SUV in there without a struggle).

I'm not going to get a Subaru and I really don't want a generic SUV. If I get anything that has a nice interior I'd need to break my habit of letting dirty dogs jump all over. I'm not averse to getting a used vehicle if there's a model and year out there that's solid.

Anyone here have a favorite they'd recommend?

Your aversion to Subaru - is that because you're denying your inner lesbian, or some other reason?

[Northwestcoug]

Your aversion to Subaru - is that because you're denying your inner lesbian, or some other reason?

Hmm I'm not sure. May need to explore that one.

Bend's Subaru dealership is one of the largest ones in the western US, or so I'm told. They are everywhere here. I don't need to add to the Subaru infestation.

[smokymountainrain]

Hmm I'm not sure. May need to explore that one.

Bend's Subaru dealership is one of the largest ones in the western US, or so I'm told. They are everywhere here. I don't need to add to the Subaru infestation.

i imagine the pnw almost singlehandedly keeps subaru in business.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Hmm I'm not sure. May need to explore that one.

Bend's Subaru dealership is one of the largest ones in the western US, or so I'm told. They are everywhere here. I don't need to add to the Subaru infestation.

Bro, don't do it.

[old_gregg]

in a world full of fun and interesting cars, insane to buy a kia or outback. get the defender.

[Northwestcoug]

i imagine the pnw almost singlehandedly keeps subaru in business.

True dat. From Seattle to the Cali border Subarus are all over.

Bro, don't do it.

I was referring to exploring the possibility of my lesbianism, not a Subaru. I have standards.

in a world full of fun and interesting cars, insane to buy a kia or outback. get the defender.

I must admit, it drives really nice. Still worried about the historical mechanical issues of Land Rovers.

[The_Tick]

We have a Subaru Accent and love it. Neither lesbian or in the PNW.

[old_gregg]

I must admit, it drives really nice. Still worried about the historical mechanical issues of Land Rovers.

warranty

[Pelado]

We have a Subaru Accent and love it. Neither lesbian or in the PNW.

Yet!

[chrisrenrut]

That doesn't look bad. And it's about 30 grand cheaper than a similar Land Rover build.

I’ve had my eye on the Honda Passport recently. I don’t need a 3rd row, it has a decent engine and towing capacity, and built for light off-roading. Plus Honda reliability. I like the Toyota Highlander too, but it has the 3rd row, and less off-road ability.

[Pelado]

I’ve had my eye on the Honda Passport recently. I don’t need a 3rd row, it has a decent engine and towing capacity, and built for light off-roading. Plus Honda reliability. I like the Toyota Highlander too, but it has the 3rd row, and less off-road ability.

Unlike the old version of Passports, I think Honda actually manufacturers them now (instead of Izuzu).