What would you buy?
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aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Subaru Outback
on my second, only car I've ever done that with.
AWD is fantastic, makes driving in the snow/rain boring
(go to Maine and you'll see them like you see pickup trucks here)
large cargo area plus standard roof rack
Doesn't handle like a truck
You don't need a ladder to wash the roof
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
anything with an automatic can have that added
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Nope, no remote start. On some vehicles it voids the manufacturer's warranty, unless it comes standard.
glhs837
Power with Control
As it would on the Jeep, unless you had the dealership add the Mopar unit, which is designed to integrate with the factory antitheft system. It should be available as an option, though. Ah, just checked, it is, but not on the base, you have to get the Laredo, and add the Security & Convenience option package.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Thanks for looking!
glhs837
Power with Control
The intricacies of what you can get with what is a PITA, and the "option group" thing drives me nuts. Maybe I don't want the damn sunroof, but I cant have the "drivers confidence package" without it.
But two things I am sure our next car will have is remote start and a memory function for the seats/mirrors. Sort of torn on factory nav, I think very few can match goggle nav for the money. Optimum would be to let my phone send the nav video to the big screen in the vehicle.
But two things I am sure our next car will have is remote start and a memory function for the seats/mirrors. Sort of torn on factory nav, I think very few can match goggle nav for the money. Optimum would be to let my phone send the nav video to the big screen in the vehicle.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
I don't particularly want a sunroof, either. It's just something that has the potential to be troublesome (leak).
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Mine has leaked when I left it open.
In all seriousness, I've never had a vehicle with a bad/leaking sunroof and I've gone through plenty of vehicles. I only have a few requirements -- sunroof, heated leather seats and blue tooth. My Audi had a heated steering wheel and I really miss it but it's not a deciding factor in my purchase for a car.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Mine has leaked when I left it open.
In all seriousness, I've never had a vehicle with a bad/leaking sunroof and I've gone through plenty of vehicles. I only have a few requirements -- sunroof, heated leather seats and blue tooth. My Audi had a heated steering wheel and I really miss it but it's not a deciding factor in my purchase for a car.
Well, that's good to know.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Almost forgot -- I prefer AWD vehicles. I have the XDrive and it handles GREAT in snow. We may not get a lot of it but it is "peace of mind" for me.
glhs837
Power with Control
Mine has been leak free since new. Wouldn't be a deal killer if I couldn't have one. I think makers have gotten better at keeping drain systems clog free, which was the real cause of like %99 of all factory sunroof leaks.
I didnt mention bluetooth, but in my opinion, not getting that is like not getting seatbelts, unless of course you plan on adding a module like I put in the wife's 1999 truck.
I didnt mention bluetooth, but in my opinion, not getting that is like not getting seatbelts, unless of course you plan on adding a module like I put in the wife's 1999 truck.
dave1959
Active Member
Don't be down on the product because the dealer gave you the run around. Just get it serviced somewhere else.
glhs837
Power with Control
Well, while the federal law prohibits any negative action from being taken against your warranty based on where you have service performed, actually fighting that will most likely cost you more than just getting the service done.
Not to mention, some service on modern vehicles can be hard to get done without special diagnostic tools a lot of independents might not have. Dont get me wrong, you can still get it done elsewhere, or even do it yourself like I do, but a lot of folks are not willing to play on that level.
Christy
b*tch rocket
My dream SUV is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I did really like my Santa Fe and it was much less pricey than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would not recommend a 4 door Jeep Wrangler for hauling babies. They are built for fun, not comfort.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
No, I don't want a GP jeep
. I want an SUV jeep. I don't think I need to pay the price of a Grand Cherokee to get what I'm looking for, so I'm looking at the Jeep Cherokee Limited. 28 and change.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Once test drove a Lexus with seat memory.
Driving down 235 and decided to find out why there were several buttons on the door. Pushed one and it was like that scene in Christine where the seat jacks up and crushes the guy.
Apparently it was set for a 3 ft tall woman