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Old 04-11-2003, 06:18 AM
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I am trying to help my brother determine what SUV/Crossover would be best for around 40K. The requirements are:

1) Good Gas Mileage (Bro drives about 30,000 miles a year!!)
2) Nice, Luxurious Looks
3) Durability - needs to be able to take some pain, as my bro is a contractor
4) Low Maintenance - Kind of along the same lines as durability

I was thinking an Inifiniti FX 35 fits the bill. But was also considering the X5 or MDX. Any other suspects that need to be added to this list?? I don't think he liked my idea of a used RS4 (S4 content!!), but different strokes you know...
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I'd pony up the 5K and buy the FX45 if it were me.
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Chevy TrailBlazer or GMC Envoy.
Old 04-11-2003, 06:58 AM
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Default Or save $2k and get the just-as-good FX35 ...

Reviews from owners I know echo that of magazine reviews that the 3.5L V6, though less powerfull, feels more lively and spirited. The 35 isn't as opulently appointed, but do we really need 20" alloys standard?
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Come this summer it will be the Touareg ... hands down.
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I agree.
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YES! 20" = BLING!!
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Durability/low maintenance = not VW/Audi or any other German car for that matter.
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Nissan Armada.
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Looks like a$$ from what I've seen


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