Poll SUV needed, which should I get?

[JLBM]

Hi guys, as much as I love my Panamera, we need an SUV to be able to go biking and hiking etc. I don't want to spend crazy money and am stuck with the choices. I'm not really an SUV fan but quite like the sportiness of the GLC 43 AMG?

 

[slicknick]

The GLC, as it would be brand new

 

[Kowalski]

I wouldn't buy or recommend a GLC until Mercedes fixes the crabbing problem.

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http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/mi...ercedes-benz-refuses-to-fix-crabbing-problem/

 

[martinbo]

That Cayenne S - is it a petrol or diesel S.

The GLC 43 will be too small for your equipment-related needs I think.

 

[Monster]

I will wait for the new Cayenne if you can, the interior of the current Cayenne is getting really out dated. The boot of the GLC is no bigger than the C class estate, in fact the boot of the C estate is slightly deeper.

I think the X5 will be the better choice.

 

[JLBM]

That Cayenne S - is it a petrol or diesel S.

The GLC 43 will be too small for your equipment-related needs I think.

It's a petrol Martin.

 

[klier]

GLC, cause it's brand spankin' new. And it really does look good. Don't know how it'll drive though, probably the worst of the bunch.

And if you don't care for that, the X5.

I will wait for the new Cayenne if you can

Or.......just wait for the next X5 then. Cayenne is just a botched up VAG product. No thanks.

 

[martinbo]

It's a petrol Martin.

Eish, thirsty. But other than that, for me - Cayenne all the way.

 

[klier]

I'd be 10 times happier with a Macan over a Cayenne.

But for bikes and whatnot, I actually think they all are on the smallish side. the interior space of an X5 really isn't that generous.

 

[speed_kills]

You should go for the Cayenne. It will fit nicely with your remaining cars.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Have less five course dinners and get a new Cayenne.

 

[klier]

Have less five course dinners and get a new Cayenne.

LOL. Always remember

 

[JLBM]

Thanks guys. I test drove the M50d today for the first time and was very surprised with the lack of performance. It was good, but not nearly as quick as I'd anticipated. It wasn't as punchy as my Panamera diesel, especially in-gear - although it has virtually no turbo lag from a standing start, unlike the Panamera. The car also had two or three rattles coming from the rear which the salesman said was the parcel shelf that could be removed. It just didn't feel "tight". B&O sound and heads up display is awesome though. It's well specced and well priced.

I've decided to wait two weeks for the demo of the GLC 43 to become available and then make up my mind between that and the Cayenne.. I need to drive the GLC. A brand new GLC fully specced, black on black, does appeal to me. Plus it will come with a 6 year maintenance plan..

Thanks again for your input.

 

[chonkoa]

I am biased, so I will suggest the BMW.
But on a serious note since these are your finalist here is why I am suggesting the BMW
1. Space- the X5 is more spacious of the 3, the GLC I believe is a size down
2. The engine in the X5 presents a very strong proposition.
3. It has a lower mileage compared to Porsche as I am not considering the GLC due to its small size.

 

[Giannis]

I wouldn't buy or recommend a GLC until Mercedes fixes the crabbing problem.

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http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/mi...ercedes-benz-refuses-to-fix-crabbing-problem/

Holy crap, how come and this isn't everywhere?

 

[KiwiRob]

Buy a big wagon they all have bigger load bays than the SUVs you're looking at, A6 Allroad or similar will get you anywhere those road biased SUVs you've listed will. If you really want to save some cash and do all you want to do a Subaru Outback would do the trick or have a look at the new Amorak V6 TDI, heaps of room for bikes and hiking gear.

I think you need to have a good think about the type of vehicle you need for the purposes you want it for, you want something with plenty of space to carry bikes and hiking gear then you pick vehicles that aren't really a lot more useful for what you want to do than the vehicle you already have.

Another alternative is buying a good set of bike racks and a roof box for the Panamera.

 

[Centurion]

When it comes to utility, it's the small things about a car that will either give you joy or remorse.

I suggest making a list of all the things you want to do with the car and score each car. Pay attention to things like load lip, space for three adults in the back(if required), turning radius, visibility, ground clearance etc.

These things rarely matter if an SUV will exclusively be used in the city, but out in nature and for getting things done, they do.

 

[Monster]

Holy crap, how come and this isn't everywhere?

It is getting more attention over in the Australian forums, but it hasn't stopped people from lining up to buy the car.

 

[JLBM]

Ok, so after much deliberation we've come full circle and will keep the Panamera and Cayman and get a third knockabout. We've found an auto 3.6l Jeep Wrangler 10 year edition with all the off-road kit and will get that for weekend activities!

I've been offered ridiculously low trade in values for the Panamera, so will keep that for another year..

 

[JLBM]

After all was said and done, we changed our minds AGAIN, increased the budget slightly and went for a 2013 ML350 Bluetech with 53,000Km's on the clock for the better half to use as a daily driver, and for our weekend outdoor activities. The Jeep would have been too harsh to live. We collect it tomorrow.

We'll store the Cayman GTS for occasional use only - this has the added benefit of keeping mileage down. The GTS has held its value well as it's becoming more collectible. We plan to use it as a deposit on the next generation 911 or Cayman - or just keep it for many years.

The new Panamera is out of my price range, so will likely be swopped out for a new 540i or E43 next year. BTW - during our search a dealer tried to sell us a car that had been in a front-end collision and possibly had the mileage tampered with. We scrutinized dozens of vehicles to find this ML - it's in fantastic condition. The interior colour combo is exactly what I would have specced for this car, dual tone with practical black around the foot-well and boot.