Thought about those too but did not realize they were in that price range. If I could commit a little more cash, I could squeeze into a nice 535 or 550.

 

Audi is an unbelievable well made automobile quality surpassing most.
Check out a Q5 or even an A series...

Linear power..decent mileage..no plastic bits.

 

My company cars have all been CTSV's recentl;y and have been nothimg but ahppy with them - The V however gets terible MPG. The CTS won a couple of awards several years back and is very comfy and dependable. I know have a GMC Arcadia Denali and love it. Excellent room, handling, MPG, and features. I cought it to pull may boat and have more room over the CTSV. Cool vehcile even with 2 sunroofs, 120VAC plug, rear TV/DVD. smooth ride.
Prior to my CTSV's I drove Yukon Denalis as DD's and they rock but MPG rocks but vry comfy and safe but also VERY large. Sometimes trying to find a parking space can be a challenge.

 

I had an SRT8 it was a blast!
Gas mileage was harsh though.
Lots of fun from light to light.

 

Im considering A3 TDI for DD. Luxury plus MPG can't go wrong.

 

I currently have the Jeep SRT8. I plan to buy a Porsche 911 soon, and plan to keep the Jeep as a DD. The mileage is terrible, but it is a blast to drive around town. You can also take the Jeep out in the snow, I drive mine year round in Ohio.

 

Now considering trading both of our SUVs (XC90 and V8 Touareg) for a V6 Touareg and X5 4.8i. Probably going with an e70 but I dove a e53 06' 4.8is and fell in love - unfortunately they aren't very reliable and would require me to purchase an aftermarket extended warranty and maintainence plan. Sucks because the "is" drives like an M.

 

Struth.

Bought one new for my wife back in '05 for her daily driver and grocery getter. Imola Red over Cream Beige. She loves it but the air shocks are apparently a consumable item.

58k miles on the clock and on the ceramic pads I installed at 8k if that gives you any indication of how easily it's driven.

YMMV,
Nels

PS. And don't get me started on the E46 M3 I had...

 

i think at the very least its a good idea to get out of the V8 Toureg as far as reliability is concerned. From reading everything i think you could live with a SRT8 as a daily, especially if MPG are not an issue. If things do happen to break on the Jeep they are going to be a lot cheaper than an X5. Trade both and grab a V6 Toureg and an SRT8 and pocket the rest for a rainy day

 

The Acura MDX or RDX are pretty reliable. You get the tech package, decent mile per gallon, comfortable, all wheel drive and very nice looking as well.

 

I've been driving my 08 E350 instead of driving my 10 E63. I get ~23mpg vs 13mpg on my E63. The E350 is a super reliable, gas friendly, lots of gadgets car and can seat 5 adults comfortably.

 

Without question. Volks GTI. I drive an S63 Benz and my daily is a GTI.. I have owned many cars and yet to find one as Practical and fun all in one.. The DSG is a blast and I can easily fit my 3 kids and a bunch of Lacrosse or soccer gear in the back.. I'm 6'2 and have the seat all the way back and my kids still have the all the room they need.. 27MPG is a nice bonus.. If you want to step it up a bit.. Golf R will arrive in the US in Jan 2012. Only problem there is you many never grab the keys to any other car.. MSRP was 30k and I paid 27k for in last May.. Go test drive one and I promise you will drive away with it.. Enjoy

 

i agree, DSG is a fabulous transmission and those cars are a blast to zip around town in, maybe not the SUV size you are looking for, but it's definitely worth looking into to see if it would work.

 

drive your 997 TT daily. Thats what I do. Except snow, I DD. Even at rainy days, 997 TT is fun to drive.

In Turkey we pay 200.000 Euros = 290.000 USD for a 997 TT. Taxes are "high".

Why should I keep it as a garage queen and sell it close to brand new after 4-5 years?

The second owner will be the lucky bustard.

We all get old, and new P car models come out. So enjoy your 997 TT. Drive it each day. Put as many miles on it as possible.

Sooner or later you will buy a new P car. So enjoy it each day.

We all know that the interior is designed so that you can drive many hours with no issues. Getting in and out of the car is easy as well, not like gallardo headache.

 

2010 Mini Cooper S. Tons of fun and I avg 30 mpg. Great bang for the $. Clubman is next.