Car recommendations? What will be your next one?

[BlueRidgeFly]

SUV or anything “practical” - Toyota. Our last seven vehicles have been. Tacoma, RAV4, Prius… zero problems with any of them in the first 200k miles at least (applicable to three of them).

My next car is going to be a well used and impractical gen 1 Cayman.

[Cigarsmoker81]

Midsize I would say q5 or genesis gv70.

Full size defender/x5/Range Rover.

[PirelliCndms]

On 5/14/2025 at 6:04 AM, El Presidente said:

Time has come to changeover our SUV. 

I like a SUV for the reason that they are great for a weekend away and that my elderly parents can just "slide in" as opposed to "jumping up" in the 4x4 or "folding down" into the merc.

Your recommendations for a mid sized SUV/performance oriented.  Functional, stylish and something you look forward to driving 

 

Out of interest, what are you thinking will be your next car? 

For a performance based SUV I would look into a Porsche Macan, BMW X3M (shares engine with the M3), BMW X5 40i M sport. I avoid BMW V8 engines due to the insanely complicated maintenance. (Except the E9x M3 V8, we love that one lol). Maybe the BMW X5 40i pug in hybrid if you want to toot around town in electric mode but still like the ass and range of an internal combustion engine. 

[El Presidente]

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

[KCCubano]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

Go with the Macan GTS. I have enjoyed every Porsche I have owned.

[99call]

9 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

Surely its got to be the Ferrari "Puros"angue

[cnov]

9 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

It's got to be the Porsche. No contest.

[tbelle7]

Agree with the above. Porsche GTS wins hands down.

[BrightonCorgi]

9 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

Porsche is an easier ownership experience, but I would drive both and let your heart decide. 

You mentioned your elderly parents being a concern for the back seat. Consider that when looking at both. I have a hunch neither are that great in this regard.

If your parents' ingress/egress is a primary concern, have you considered an estate instead? Mercedes and Volvo make great ones.Similar storage, easier getting in & out of, and better driving dynamics. Not to mention they hold their value quite well.

[El Presidente]

6 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

If your parents' ingress/egress is a primary concern, have you considered an estate instead?  Mercedes and Volvo make great ones. Similar storage, easier getting in & out of, and better driving dynamics.  Not to mention they hold their value quite well.

If I were to put the thumb on the scale in regard to parental comfort, it would be the Genesis QV70 2025. 

For me it delivers 90% of what I need at 60% of the price of the other two.

[Dr vonPuffenberg]

20 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Porsche Macan GTS or Maserati Grecale Trofeo? 

I only have two cars left in me and neither are likely going to be electric 

Porsche

[avaldes]

We bought a new Mercedes GLE 350 last November with the AMG goodies. It has been a wonderful car to drive. The 450 was too heavy with all the hybrid equipment. This was mostly due to my wife's bad back and our E class giving her fits. The SUV is very comfortable and still fun to drive.

Of the two cars above, Porsche for sure.

[LLC]

Porsche for sure would be my choice. Love the Macan. 

[riderpride]

On 5/14/2025 at 6:14 AM, Hammer Smokin' said:

It's tough fitting fishing rods in many of these options.

Or pull horses lol

Cheers!

[Wookie]

I have a Cayenne Turbo 2021, which I got for an insanely good price with 7k miles on it at the time. It is entirely overkill for the price. I think the Cayenne S would be plenty for you and a much better price. Regular Cayenne doesn’t have any punch. Have had a bunch of range rovers but I don’t trust them maintenance-wise. X5 BMW V8 is also a nice choice. Toyota SUVs are the best of all…low cost and dependable.