looks pretty nice and starts at around $40k, a nicely equipped one and if you don't go crazy with every options can be had for around $52k MSRP. so it is obtainable for an average Joe like myself.
looks pretty nice and starts at around $40k, a nicely equipped one and if you don't go crazy with every options can be had for around $52k MSRP. so it is obtainable for an average Joe like myself.
$52k is not "average joe" territory.
It's awfully expensive for a unibody, crossover-type SUV. I guess Jag is trying to take a page from Porsche's book but I don't see much reason for this (or the Cayenne) to even exist.
Considered it last year when I order my Macan. Without driving it, its a bit hard to compare, but I have a few thoughts:
- One of the best luxury/performance SUVs when configured <55k USD
- REALLY nice performance options in the ~70k range vs. Macan S or Turbo
- Went with the Macan due to it having air suspension option (which is amazing)
- Jaguar reliability is a question mark (?)
- Looks relatively nice, although have yet to see it in-person
How do you like the size of the Macan? I'd like my wife to drive one of these but I think it may be a bit too small for her.
It's great, similar in size to a 3-series or the like for seating, but with more cargo options. Driving it is great, and I really recommend the air suspension for the low mode (handles great), standard ride height And 'off-road' with over 9'' of ground clearance. With torque vectoring, it handles like a great car and feels fantastic. Turns and handles confidently and cruises very nicely, and is extremely quiet. I'ts really my wife's car, but it's our only car for the next year as we live downtown and don't need (or want) the hassle of multiple vehicles. Absolutely love it. I would want bigger if I had 2-3 kids and I used it all the time, but for us (2) and regular/occasional passengers, it's ideal.
My wife does the carpool to school for 3 teenage boys so we need something a little larger I think.
There's always the Cayenne or Audi Q7 or MB GLSMy wife does the carpool to school for 3 teenage boys so we need something a little larger I think.
There's always the Cayenne or Audi Q7 or MB GLS
Man, those are some expensive sleds though, especially once you start ticking the options boxes. We're still leaning toward the Lexus GX460 but I would like to drive the X5 before we pull the trigger.
One of my friends leased a Prius in SD and the salesguy at the time joked about how you could easily get 10-15k off MSRP on a landcruiser if you just asked.....if that somehow now enters the picture.
"At the time" - meaning when gas was >$3.50/gal?
Man, those are some expensive sleds though, especially once you start ticking the options boxes. We're still leaning toward the Lexus GX460 but I would like to drive the X5 before we pull the trigger.
I have the Cayenne S and my brother-in-law has the Lexus. There's no comparison between the 2. The Lexus drives like a boat in comparison.
The reason for a Macan is mostly because of the PDK transmission. Cayenne won't have that transmission for a while due to the fact that it can't handle the tow load of 5000 lbs.
I drove the Lexus and thought it drove quite nicely. It is comfortable, smooth, quiet and it can actually go off-road.
I'd like to check out the Porsche but am concerned about reliability and maintenance costs. Getting my wife to go test drive one is like pulling teeth and no matter how much I like it the vehicle is ultimately going to be her car so she's the one who has to like it. They option up astronomically too and if you're looking at the S model those start at almost $20k more than the Lexus and if she's writing checks for $800-1000 every time she takes it in for maintenance she's going to complain.
Anyway, I'll add it to the short list of vehicles to at least test drive before we make a decision. I've driven the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 but still need to drive the X5 and now the Cayenne. Might see if she wants to drive the Mercedes too. I liked the Merc but wasn't blown away by it. She sat in it but hasn't driven one.
$52k is not "average joe" territory.
When my dad sold his "late life crisis" car, an E55, he replaced his wife's car with a Cayenne Turbo. It's crazy fast for an SUV but has also been very reliable, so far. It rides kind of like a BMW 7 series. I don't think there's THAT much difference in the ride/reliability between that and the S modelI'd like to check out the Porsche but am concerned about reliability and maintenance costs. Getting my wife to go test drive one is like pulling teeth and no matter how much I like it the vehicle is ultimately going to be her car so she's the one who has to like it. They option up astronomically too and if you're looking at the S model those start at almost $20k more than the Lexus and if she's writing checks for $800-1000 every time she takes it in for maintenance she's going to complain.
I drove the Lexus and thought it drove quite nicely. It is comfortable, smooth, quiet and it can actually go off-road.
I'd like to check out the Porsche but am concerned about reliability and maintenance costs. Getting my wife to go test drive one is like pulling teeth and no matter how much I like it the vehicle is ultimately going to be her car so she's the one who has to like it. They option up astronomically too and if you're looking at the S model those start at almost $20k more than the Lexus and if she's writing checks for $800-1000 every time she takes it in for maintenance she's going to complain.
Anyway, I'll add it to the short list of vehicles to at least test drive before we make a decision. I've driven the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 but still need to drive the X5 and now the Cayenne. Might see if she wants to drive the Mercedes too. I liked the Merc but wasn't blown away by it. She sat in it but hasn't driven one.
As someone looking to buy his first full size truck, tell that to all the F150, RAM, and Silverado owners that opted for just about anything more than base options... Moderately equipped full size trucks are easily creeping into the 50-60k range.$52k is not "average joe" territory.