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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by WannabeSport
Got the invidia on today. DAMN having a loud car again is awesome.
I agree! With this weather lately how it's been it's been hard to keep mine stored. I had it out a couple days ago and it was fun to run it through the gears!! Hoping for an early spring like we talked about Tevi
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ezpotato
dang that looks like a sweeet daily "drive the girl around in" car... wheels look awesome. nice and classy.


so, after my fiancee moves up there in march, we are going to be looking for a good used SUV or crossover. Of course, naturally, i'm leaning towards a pre-owned FX35, but we may want something AWD. I hate to say it, but i saw a fully loaded 2011 Kia Sorento, and it was pretty nice looking, but we're also looking at more boring options like the Honda Pilot and 4Runner (although those are pretty damn pricey even with lots of years on it) I used to have a Honda Element, and although completely functional, it was WAY TOO UNDERPOWERED and she hates the way they look.

I dont like any of the subaru SUV's/xovers, i just hate the way they look. It will also depend on what kind of a job she gets and where we decide to live. we want to do the whole "lofty" city thing for a while, before we get old haha! so that may eat up more of our cash, and then we will just use her booring *** civic for a while.

anyway, other ideas for cool SUV's/Crossovers that have AWD avail?
My wife drives an awd Ford Edge. It's a very nice vehicle. Not really under powered, a 3.5 liter engine. We really like it. Maybe something you guys could look at.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ezpotato
dang that looks like a sweeet daily "drive the girl around in" car... wheels look awesome. nice and classy.


so, after my fiancee moves up there in march, we are going to be looking for a good used SUV or crossover. Of course, naturally, i'm leaning towards a pre-owned FX35, but we may want something AWD. I hate to say it, but i saw a fully loaded 2011 Kia Sorento, and it was pretty nice looking, but we're also looking at more boring options like the Honda Pilot and 4Runner (although those are pretty damn pricey even with lots of years on it) I used to have a Honda Element, and although completely functional, it was WAY TOO UNDERPOWERED and she hates the way they look.

I dont like any of the subaru SUV's/xovers, i just hate the way they look. It will also depend on what kind of a job she gets and where we decide to live. we want to do the whole "lofty" city thing for a while, before we get old haha! so that may eat up more of our cash, and then we will just use her booring *** civic for a while.

anyway, other ideas for cool SUV's/Crossovers that have AWD avail?
The FX35 does come in AWD so that should remain on your list. We have a GMC Terrain and really like it. We have the 4 cylinder version but you can get the V6 if you need the power. It's nicely appointed and reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by Alpha Ice
I agree! With this weather lately how it's been it's been hard to keep mine stored. I had it out a couple days ago and it was fun to run it through the gears!! Hoping for an early spring like we talked about Tevi
Don't know if your wish will come true. Was damn cold today
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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I couldn't agree more! If I didn't have my Vossens I would totally snag those!!! I think I might get the go pro hero 2 tonight. Anyone up for Sushi tomorrow night around 6 or so?
I might choke down some sushi if you want to drag the wheels up here

Originally Posted by soolman32
The FX35 does come in AWD so that should remain on your list. We have a GMC Terrain and really like it. We have the 4 cylinder version but you can get the V6 if you need the power. It's nicely appointed and reasonably priced.

Don't know if your wish will come true. Was damn cold today
It better come true. I'm wishing the same thing.




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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ezpotato
dang that looks like a sweeet daily "drive the girl around in" car... wheels look awesome. nice and classy.


so, after my fiancee moves up there in march, we are going to be looking for a good used SUV or crossover. Of course, naturally, i'm leaning towards a pre-owned FX35, but we may want something AWD. I hate to say it, but i saw a fully loaded 2011 Kia Sorento, and it was pretty nice looking, but we're also looking at more boring options like the Honda Pilot and 4Runner (although those are pretty damn pricey even with lots of years on it) I used to have a Honda Element, and although completely functional, it was WAY TOO UNDERPOWERED and she hates the way they look.

I dont like any of the subaru SUV's/xovers, i just hate the way they look. It will also depend on what kind of a job she gets and where we decide to live. we want to do the whole "lofty" city thing for a while, before we get old haha! so that may eat up more of our cash, and then we will just use her booring *** civic for a while.

anyway, other ideas for cool SUV's/Crossovers that have AWD avail?
FX35 is available in AWD. Another option is the EX35. Drove one with my sister and it was a nice vehicle. Very powerful. It was like a hatchback G35 sedan.

Like Tevi said, the Terrain is a nice vehicle. Another one to look at is the Nissan Rogue. Keep it in the Nissan family and have a fairly fun vehicle.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Sedan guys check this https://www.myg37.com/forums/private...or-sedans.html Can't go wrong with HKS
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WannabeSport
FX35 is available in AWD. Another option is the EX35. Drove one with my sister and it was a nice vehicle. Very powerful. It was like a hatchback G35 sedan.
Except it's slower, uglier, and probably has less usable room, Lol. I would personally steer clear of the EX35-at least in the 1st gen form if there is a newer one...I was underwhelmed by the cargo space and the power is the worse I've felt in any car with the 3.5 VQ I've driven.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Blue wheels on white cars is growing on me... don't care for the hood and crazy wing though






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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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my gf was really interested in the Terrain or the Equinox, and still kinda is, since the room is nice and they have good warranties now. the 4 cyl was a little underpowered for what i was looking for. THey are still in the running.

The rogue, meh, i havent been a fan since they came out but damn if they bore me. an AWD FX is def my #1 choice, the price is what sways me away.

I love the way the EX looks, but is totally pointless when it comes to space and efficiency. it's kind of a stupid car honestly, as much as I like the way it looks. I would rather keep my Mazda3 hatchback with way better gas mileage and space.

so in the running:
FX35 (AWD)
Mazda CX-7 or CX-9
GMC Terrain or Chevy Equinox
Honda Pilot
Toyota 4Runner
Kia Sorento

i'm sure there's a couple more out there, we just gotta work our finances out, cause some of these get pricey!
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by soolman32
Blue wheels on white cars is growing on me... don't care for the hood and crazy wing though
I dig it! Although I think if done right a lot of crazy colored wheels can be on white cars!

Originally Posted by ezpotato
my gf was really interested in the Terrain or the Equinox, and still kinda is, since the room is nice and they have good warranties now. the 4 cyl was a little underpowered for what i was looking for. THey are still in the running.

The rogue, meh, i havent been a fan since they came out but damn if they bore me. an AWD FX is def my #1 choice, the price is what sways me away.

I love the way the EX looks, but is totally pointless when it comes to space and efficiency. it's kind of a stupid car honestly, as much as I like the way it looks. I would rather keep my Mazda3 hatchback with way better gas mileage and space.

so in the running:
FX35 (AWD)
Mazda CX-7 or CX-9
GMC Terrain or Chevy Equinox
Honda Pilot
Toyota 4Runner
Kia Sorento

i'm sure there's a couple more out there, we just gotta work our finances out, cause some of these get pricey!
Sounds like you have a good list there although I probably wouldn't want the bottom three. But you have to figure out what's right for you!



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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:21 AM
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Osnap what did you get? lol


And I am probably the only one who will ever like the EX35 on this board haha. I think the new 2011 with the 19" wheels looks sharp.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:32 AM
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Not Saying.

Keeping this hush hush
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Songle6MT
I might choke down some sushi if you want to drag the wheels up here

It better come true. I'm wishing the same thing.
Yea I was gonna load them up tonight and either see if you wanted to come or drop them off with Lance. It's kyoto in Eagan, the usual spot lol.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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10 hours until sushi!!!! As Dawn so conveniently reminded me
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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ill try and make it....depends how my hand is by that time. stayin home again today since i cant do much...
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