I like the look of it, but interior wise Im leaning more towards the 4Runner. It feels more car based then the Pathfinder.

 

I haven't had a chance to experience either one personally other than from the outside. What's the ETA?

 

ETA = ASAP. Just need to find a sitter for the kids.


Damn that sounds weird now.

 

I'm sure saying it out loud is even more so.

 

Yup, much easier to type it


...For now.

 

how's the wheels/tires section treating you?

 

Don...remember to get the "X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension"... it really helps with the ride and feels more controlled. We have it standard in our Sports Model 4Runner...it's an option on the Limited model. Goood luck! You will enjoy the 4runner...it's incredible smooth..very lexus like in the driving feel.

 

ah just spend a day driving both cars and see which one you like.

 

seriously just go test drive them and buy which one you/she likes more


comparing them is beans.

end of the day 1-2mpg doesn't make a difference to be a deciding factor, and if towing ratings were actually a factor you wouldn't be looking at this class lol.








buying a car with/'for' women for the unexperienced:
1. ask them what they want/like
2. have some choices in your head for when they say I dunno
3. be prepared to have to choose which car to buy, most of the time they will say "i dunno"
4. ask them what they like the most about each car and make a decision (read pursuade/convince them) that will keep them happy.

Chances are you will end up making the decision for them unless they already have their mind made up and want a specific car.

 

Isn't that the truth. When we bought our Highlander, I was actually looking for an old 90s Land Cruiser. This came about because while I was in Afghanistan I got to drive a pimped out Land Cruiser. And I wanted one just like it when I got back. We chose to test drive the Highlander just for $hits and giggles. Turned out the wife loved it, so I got her to agree that the Maxima would be mine if I bought her that.

She misses the manual... but doesn't complain too much with the ride quality and heated leather seats.

 

O damn I didnt even know he gave me that til you just mentioned it. Doogie never responded back, so I figured it was still in the air. LoL

 

my friend you need a minivan...thats my opinion...

 

I told him that MONTHS ago.

 

Minivan is NOT gonna happen. I dont like them, nor does my wife and Im not going to subject myself to ridicule with one either.

 

don have you test driven either suv yet?
BTW...I got a buyer for my kenwood headunit probably....got any AVN5435's in stock?

 

Only in the parking lot. Nothing extensive yet.

I believe so, but Ill double check.

 

want to rip on one?? lol. we have an 03 4runner sport you could test out. I can stop by one night and we can talk business and you test drive. lol
BTW...how soon are yuo getting the avn5500/6600 ? is it worth the wait?
ANyways PM me..i dont' wanna ***** up your thread tooooo much.

 

Eh Ill ask her, but dunno if she would. Shes a "Normal" driver. lol

Not for some time, the price of the 6600 is still TBA. So availability, especially on that one wont be for a bit.

 

Yes I do have em.

 

um....going to call you in a minute to talk finances...

 

I dont see why you'd subject yourself to ridicule. You are father or twins, not some teenie bopper. Its time to face your age and think about the more important things..

* Safety...think about the twins, not your ego. Being Jenn will be the primary driver I'd want a more real world manuverable vehicle..
* Cargo space
*REAL passenger space (captain chairs, awesome second row comfort and more than adequate 3rd row seating)
* These drive like cars and have better fuel efficiency than SUV's
* A vehicle where A/V is more enjoyable for the passengers.
* No other vehicle can the passenger quickly move towards the back while vehicle in motion in case the child is choking, vomiting,crying histerically, ****ting, needs a bottle, etc...

Call me old, but between the Max and my Pathfinder I crave still more space, more comfort. You got yourself in that tight backseat G35, you should have a larger platform for the family/grocery hauling IMO.


Test drive an Odyssey or Sienna and you might change your mind.

 

Best post I've read in a while. Manny, you almost had me convinced u were serious.

...or are you?

 

I'm serious..

For one...Don has twins (no one needs space and convenience more)

Two...he doesn't 4x4

Three...hes going to get fat and old by the day and his chubby legs will outgrow a Pathfinder before he knows it..

Four... he needs more cupholders for his coffee

 

#3 and #4 FTW

Don, the man speaks the truth.

 

my uncle just got a sienna...pretty damn nice van imo. can't go wrong with a sienna or the odyssey.

 

Most of that sounds like my Highlander

 

I think the new Siennas are AWD too. A family friend got one a few months ago, mainly for this purpose.

 

+1000 on the post and the recommendation for the odyssey. if you need a odyssey my uncle owns a Honda dealership in New Castle, PA. he can deliver to. they have great powertrains as you already know.

 

One: Nothing gets by you, although you and wifey STILL have yet to come by.

Two: Eh depends where Im going and how quick I need to get there.

Three: Youll be Right behind me, your not no spring chicken anymore ya know...

Four: Well OK, ya got me there. The odyssey has 17 of them !!!!!

 

Im going to look at one tomorrow, thanks to all you Fockers. Im going to the dealership that I used to run for afew years, so I should do decent, but PM me over a number and Ill still check with him. I purposely going in my car rather than Alti, so we dont rush into anything and come home with a new car like the last three times.

BTW, looking at the Touring.

 

minivan's got a lot of room for a system......

 

You have PM. Buena Suerte.

 

Yeah right Don!! He will probably post he got the new minivan tonight. Trade in the Alti and get that minivan all on the same day. Save the trip and headaches.

 

Im pretty set on the Odyssey Touring. Test drove and played with one today. Although the numbers still need to be worked out better in my favor.

Ill most likely be waiting til Monday to speak to Rich's uncle for pricing, although Im an impatient person and may have trouble holding out that long.

 

bah, you waited forever for my MO. this wait should be a walk in the park.

 

Brand new $40K car > Your measly MO.

 

40k for the odyssey? fully loaded i assume...

 

yup..Touring Package. Go check it out, its got all kinds of things to play with.

 

Ehh... I'm looking at another Frontier right now. If all goes I hope... I'll be back in the SPL game here in the next week or so. Of course there'll be no screwing around now... 1st thing to be done... MCD1100

Then it's onto other stuff... exhaust, intake etc.

 

Still stuck on that Memphis stuff huh Ben?