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  1. crazynova23

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    #1 crazynova23, Jan 15, 2007
    My mom is looking for a new vehicle for herself, which she definately deserves. She wants something that is safe, and loaded. Her important features are Bluetooth and Navigation, along with a higher quality interior. He price range is around $50k, with $60k being maxed out. Shes looked at a VW Toureg, and hated the interior, but like the new Acura MDX she looked at. I want to have her look at all possibilities in her price range, as does she, so she finds something that she is 100% happy about. Any recommendations? All will be considered.
     
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    2007 BMW X3. I don't need to promote this car, it is just that great. Get her to drive one, and she will love it.
     
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    #3 VK430gt, Jan 15, 2007
    lexus gx470. great car alll around
     
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    #4 Greg D, Jan 15, 2007
    Beautiful, safe, reliable, environmentally correct ULEV II, understated Scandinavian design - Volvo XC90 - 3.2 six or V/8 AWD

    Your mom will like it, Volvo. PM me for more specifications if needed.
     
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    and owned by Ford.. :D
     
  6. zoka

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    #6 zoka, Jan 15, 2007

    And the Bill Gates owner of Microsoft is buying ford now !!!
     
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    #7 Ace503, Jan 15, 2007
    Audi Q7. My mom picked one up about a month/month n a half ago. AWESOME car! At least have her go test drive one, 20 bucks says she will love it.
     
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    #8 otaku, Jan 15, 2007
    I like the audi and bmw but haven't driven either since they are new. I have driven the new MDX (dad was looking) very nice car, fun to drive for an suv. Volvo is very nice also-safe definetly and very comfy.
     
  9. crazynova23

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    #9 crazynova23, Jan 15, 2007
    Thanks for all the suggestions. We have definately been considering the Audi, but had completely forgot about Volvo and Lexus. The Volvo site also reminded me about another car she'll really like, the C70. I forgot to mention that she only wants an SUV because there arent many 2 door cars she likes, and she refuses to drive a 4-door. I think she'll really like the C70 though.
     
  10. Tyler

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    #10 Tyler, Jan 15, 2007
    Lexus LX470. Deep discounts can be had and these are absolutely bulletproof in the reliability department.
     
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    #11 4za, Jan 15, 2007
    My parents have a Volvo XC90 V8, it's a really nice SUV. I've driven it on multiple occassions when I visit them, and it gets up and goes with the V8 that's in it... :) , plus it is a low-emission vehicle if you're into that sort of stuff.

    It should be a contender for a test drive at least.
     
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    #13 cameronh, Jan 15, 2007
    How about

    2007 Cadillac Escalade
    2007 Ford Expedition King Ranch
    2006/2007 Porsche Cayenne S
    2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500
    2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450
    2007 BMW X5
    2007 Nissan Armada
     
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    #14 DMC, Jan 15, 2007
    Might want to give the new GMC Acadia a look-see. I don't think they have bluetooth, though.
     
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    #15 Kieran, Jan 15, 2007
    I heard those are really nice. Also, you could save yourself some money and go for a Chrysler Pacifica, we have the 2004 model and its amazing.
     
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    #16 crazynova23, Jan 15, 2007
    Well, we've been car shopping all morning, and shes found one she likes, and is almost ready to buy. Ironically its not an SUV. Its the Vovlo C70 hardtop convertable. We test drove one, and she loves everything about it.
     
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    #17 Bullfighter, Jan 15, 2007
    Bravo. Way to get her out of a truck. Now, how about a 348 Spider?
     
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    #18 crazynova23, Jan 15, 2007
    Haha, my older brother works on Ferraris for a living, and he'd kill her if she tried to get a Ferrari.
     
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    #19 crazynova23, Jan 15, 2007
    Haha, you should make 1 more post.... We still have to visit BMW, I have her wanting to look at a new 335i..
     
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    #20 FerrariF50lover, Jan 15, 2007
    Why I like having 666 as my post count! ha
     
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    #21 ^@#&, Jan 15, 2007
    you can't go wrong with any BMW. 6 year/100k mile free maint. And they are just awesome, fun cars.
     
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    #22 luv2detail, Jan 15, 2007
    No s**t? This is on all '07s?
     
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    #23 ^@#&, Jan 15, 2007
    umm for a while this has been going on. Even CPO'd cars.
     
  24. lawandorder360

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    #24 lawandorder360, Jan 16, 2007
    I'd say 2007 X5 or a Q7.
     
  25. GoFerrari28

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    #25 GoFerrari28, Jan 16, 2007
    I have a 2005 MB ML 350 for work, $51k out the door and the nav system would probably cost a few thousand more. It's been very good to me so far, but regardless of what SUV your mom gets, be sure you specify what tires the car should come with. Most european SUVs are coming with crummy Continentals which are only getting about 15k miles on AWD cars.
     

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