Dragon88 and Chavez - foreign auto questions

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

I have some questions about some vehicles. They are completely different, but would like to know your thoughts on each.

The first is an SUV. The Volvo XC90 2004 model and up, comes with an I-5, but optional I-6. Any feedback on this SUV

The other is a car, the Mercedes C320 2003 model and up. Prefer the 320 for the luxury and engine options.

What are your pro/con thoughts on these vehicles? Other options? (here comes the Audi, I know)

The Volvo is the first choice, but due to gas mileage, the car may be the better option.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

haugy, I would skip the Mercedes C320 and go with the Audi R8.

edrex · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

Or a Miata.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

haugy, the XC90 is nice as hell, but it is a gas pig.

Those C class rigs are nice. I'd prefer the E46 over them, but it's not my money. The Benz will return you premium costs for any maintenance, so be prepared.

What about an XC70? Or a V50? Or are these two cars sitting on your lot right now and you have to pick between them?

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

chavez, not sitting on any of the lots. And not dead specific on them. But I know these two were top of the list, so I was trying to see the highs and lows of them before anything happens.

That's what I thought about the XC90 being a gas hog. And yeah the Benzo is gonna cost in maintenance.

I like the XC70, but I have been advised........strike that, threatened not to get a wagon. Laughing

E46 is a BMW right? 3-series? What years are those?

GeauxTigers · Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 7 City: Salt Lake City

Any of those cars will demand your first born for any maintenance work. I have owned 3 MB's in my life and 2 Volvo's. Both brands were very expensive to maintain. They were all beautiful and reliable vehicles. If you are stuck on European, IMHO, I would say the MB is the best of the bunch.

kavlock99 · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 8:59 am Post subject:

PimpinD2 · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

See if you can find a C230 Kompressor, and 6 speed manual

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

PimpinD2, Plenty of Kompressors around, but I have heard nothing but service nightmares about them. And a manual is out.

I am not dead set on European. Especially since I can get a newer, nicer Escalade for the price of one of these. (Of course gas mileage isn't better) but at least this thing can tow and haul more people.

I just read on Consumer Reports that the XC90 is in their used car list of Cars to Avoid. Shocked

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

So basically, what you're saying is that now that girlie has a ring, she needs a car and you are in charge of getting it. That about right?

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

She doesn't have a ring. Razz

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

jt09, portable vibrator?

gswake · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

haugy, Best. Answer. Ever.

But, uh, I note that you didn't correct the rest of his statement...
Laughing

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

PimpinD2 · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 10:40 am Post subject:

zing!

edrex · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 10:47 am Post subject:

Apperently haugy didn't know he was engaged. Shocked

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

edrex, she's engaged, it just isn't to haugy! But she's letting haugy buy her a new car anyway.

Hollywood · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 11:51 am Post subject:

Hopefully that isn't an engagement ring, because it doesn't really sparkle and I don't see a stone.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Hollywood, aren't we High dollar Laughing

No, it's not an engagement ring, it's just a ring she has.

The car???

Remember? We were talking about a car.

goofyboy · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

eh, the car talk is boring. busting your balls about getting her a ring is much more entertaining. come to the dark side and join us married guys. Very Happy

edrex · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

boardordie · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject:

Broccoli B · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject:

I think the XC90 are very pimp.

But why would you want one of those and a F150

goofyboy · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

boardordie, Laughing

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Yall are crackin me up. Laughing

Broccoli B, I didn't ask why she has boy shorts and thong, I just enjoyed them! Mr. Green

But seriously, safety. Safety, safety, safety. If I could put her in an Abrams M1-A1 I would.

And MCFATTY, if you are reading this, stay the hell quiet would ya!!!!! I'm serious.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

haugy, congratulations buddy. Laughing

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

I'm sorry. Did I say something I shouldn't have?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

jt09, do you have a 3rd job as a private eye?

Congrats Haugster. When's the date?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

haugy, now that you've mentioned safety, definitely look into the Audi A4... Seriously I've seen some terrible wrecks over the years and these cars absolutely destroy themselves to keep the passengers safe. If you look up the safety rating on them, The B6 is at the upper echelon of safety...

AWD will also keep her going in the right direction, hopefully. Besides, then we can chat about Audi's. Laughing

Why buy her one ring when you can buy her four?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject:

Hollywood · Posted: Feb 07, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: