Do they still make the X5M? I drove one at the BMW plant in SC about 5 years ago, it was pretty impressive both on the track and their off road course.As I posted in the big Levine thread, I don't *need* a new vehicle. BUT, I would like to have something smaller than my wife's CVN-sized F-150 SCrew for more convenience when running around town.
I'd like to have utility along the lines of the Bronco's interior storage with the seats down. No need for carrying 4x8 sheets or towing -- the F-150 Screw ain't goin' anywhere any time soon.
No need for a sports car, as I already have a C7 Z06, and if I'm well behaved I can drive my wife's Mustang convertible.
Not looking for another vehicle as big as a full-size pickup.
My machinations so far:
Jeep is out -- it's an FCA product.
Land Rover Defender is out -- I really like the new Defender, but early returns are showing that severe reliability issues still plague the brand.
Colorado is getting long in the tooth. It is still a couple years away from a redo, and I would not want to buy the current version, as it's pretty weak relative to its segment contenders.
Ranger is out, both because it also is about to be put on a stronger chassis and get other upgrades soon, and ... well ... Ford's recent abysmal performance with the Bronco.
Tacoma will soon be updated to the same platform as next year's replacement for the now-ancient Tundra, and while super reliable, currently they have uninspired interiors and performance (the Tundra's gas 5.7L is powerful, but it's mpg is lousy; it's just old and hence lacking up-to-date technology and efficiency). I'm also concerned that the Tacoma will be following the industry trend to ever-bigger pickups.
Nissan makes a good enough truck, but Nissan corporate and Renault are currently having huge structural problems, and I'm not willing to place my bets on a weak and potentially (although unlikely) imploding company.
Not interested in Subarus.
What are your suggestions for non-sedan, easy-to-manuever-in-town vehicles with sufficient interior utility for things like comfortable car camping?
Thanks!
Same , just found them also, researching after the price raise!!I recently discovered the AT4 trim on the GMCs. I don't normally like GMC stuff but the Canyon and Acadia with the AT4 package is very interesting. Even has the interior most of us wanted on the Bronco. Tows 4,000lbs too.
