which SUV

Sahil · 23rd November 2004, 00:24

@Lambo... I am gonna try and get something to my car seat coz its pretty low and my driver is short so he has to use a pillow

and also abt the tigh support is a problem for me ... Let me get back to bombay next month and figure something out i will let u know..Just book the car for now

drifter · 23rd November 2004, 01:31

I choose the forester,

I would have liked the endeavour but since its not in the choice...i would happily pick up a forester...yes the car maynot qualify as an SUV to some but I've only chosen the best car which is available in this choice...

My gripes about the other cars.

Scorpio - Unresolved Handling

Safari - Accelerates just about as fast as an elephant...Lethargic performance.

CRV - Impractical, unreasonably expensive and only available in petrol.

Tucson - Dont know much about it, but certainly dont like its looks.

PS. I just love those pillar-less doors on the forester. And that all wheel drive is awesome and on an impreza platform seems impressive.

Drifter

toyota · 23rd November 2004, 01:36

none of them are real SUVs

drifter · 23rd November 2004, 01:40

toyota buddy,

the point here is to vote for the best among the options given to you and not argue whether they are true SUVs' or not.

Drifter

normally_crazy · 23rd November 2004, 13:46

i chose the endeavor simply because it can seat 5 in more comfort than a forrestter !!

agreed the performance of the ford isnt as quick as the CRV but then i dont think anyone would time their 0-100 or go dragging in an SUV !!

the endeavor is the ost comfortable ad i agree with drifter's take on the other SUV's except that i like the tuscon's look but its unproven material.

and regarding the seats i guess that can be worked upon by getting seat covers that offer proper support .

so go for a drive Labo in all the SUV's and take whatever u feel comfortable with !! and yes let us know what ur decision was !!

cheers

navin · 23rd November 2004, 14:41

where are u going that you'll need 4WD? unless u live in the boonies or paln to go off roading as a sport 4WD is not really required. if you want to seat 5 in comfort get a large sedan. if you need an SUV foa once a month trip to the hill stations then rent it. 4WDs drink a lot. Also no SUV will ride like a sedan. I tested the forrester against the corolla and octavia and the octi had the best ride (both are too cramped for 5 though). maybe the sonata or optra will offer more room.

BTW my vote went to the Forrester it is a great urban SUV. It even has it's own fan club.

BikerSG · 23rd November 2004, 15:32

if price is not an issue, go for x-trail!

nissan's 4WD capabilities are one of the best! and the crdi engine also shud be really good.

if price is an issue though, endeavour shud be best choice.

normally_crazy · 23rd November 2004, 17:20

If price isnt the issue , why not the Prado ? now that Toyota has launched it with a Rs 35L price tag...seems a damn good buy and it has all creature comforts too !!

BikerSG · 23rd November 2004, 18:27

way too expensive!

lamborghini · 23rd November 2004, 18:31

okay thanx guys
i told him to check out the forester
hey sahil keep me updated, who knows ,
if he likes ure idea, he will go with the endeavour
cheers
lambo

View Poll Results: which SUV - under 14
chevrolet forster	16	69.57%
scorpio with good wheels	4	17.39%
safari diesel	2	8.70%
tucson	1	4.35%
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23rd November 2004, 00:24	#16
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	@Lambo... I am gonna try and get something to my car seat coz its pretty low and my driver is short so he has to use a pillow and also abt the tigh support is a problem for me ... Let me get back to bombay next month and figure something out i will let u know..Just book the car for now
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23rd November 2004, 01:31	#17
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	I choose the forester, I would have liked the endeavour but since its not in the choice...i would happily pick up a forester...yes the car maynot qualify as an SUV to some but I've only chosen the best car which is available in this choice... My gripes about the other cars. Scorpio - Unresolved Handling Safari - Accelerates just about as fast as an elephant...Lethargic performance. CRV - Impractical, unreasonably expensive and only available in petrol. Tucson - Dont know much about it, but certainly dont like its looks. PS. I just love those pillar-less doors on the forester. And that all wheel drive is awesome and on an impreza platform seems impressive. Drifter
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23rd November 2004, 01:36	#18
toyota BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 148 Thanked: 3 Times	none of them are real SUVs
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23rd November 2004, 01:40	#19
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	toyota buddy, the point here is to vote for the best among the options given to you and not argue whether they are true SUVs' or not. Drifter
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23rd November 2004, 13:46	#20
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	i chose the endeavor simply because it can seat 5 in more comfort than a forrestter !! agreed the performance of the ford isnt as quick as the CRV but then i dont think anyone would time their 0-100 or go dragging in an SUV !! the endeavor is the ost comfortable ad i agree with drifter's take on the other SUV's except that i like the tuscon's look but its unproven material. and regarding the seats i guess that can be worked upon by getting seat covers that offer proper support . so go for a drive Labo in all the SUV's and take whatever u feel comfortable with !! and yes let us know what ur decision was !! cheers
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23rd November 2004, 14:41	#21
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,304 Times	where are u going that you'll need 4WD? unless u live in the boonies or paln to go off roading as a sport 4WD is not really required. if you want to seat 5 in comfort get a large sedan. if you need an SUV foa once a month trip to the hill stations then rent it. 4WDs drink a lot. Also no SUV will ride like a sedan. I tested the forrester against the corolla and octavia and the octi had the best ride (both are too cramped for 5 though). maybe the sonata or optra will offer more room. BTW my vote went to the Forrester it is a great urban SUV. It even has it's own fan club.
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23rd November 2004, 15:32	#22
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	if price is not an issue, go for x-trail! nissan's 4WD capabilities are one of the best! and the crdi engine also shud be really good. if price is an issue though, endeavour shud be best choice.
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23rd November 2004, 17:20	#23
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	If price isnt the issue , why not the Prado ? now that Toyota has launched it with a Rs 35L price tag...seems a damn good buy and it has all creature comforts too !!
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23rd November 2004, 18:27	#24
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	way too expensive!
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23rd November 2004, 18:31	#25
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	okay thanx guys i told him to check out the forester hey sahil keep me updated, who knows , if he likes ure idea, he will go with the endeavour cheers lambo
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