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  • GTS Mark
    Vrume Mark
    • Jan 2001
    • 20912

    #1

    What Is The Best Full Sized SUV On The Market?

    I am exploring the option of leasing a full sized 7 passenger SUV. My picks right now are the Cadillac Escalade ESV, GMC Denali and Infiniti QX56. I need a big truck as I have a 3 year old and another baby on the way! Plus we have a ski chalet and need room to carry stuff up with us. Plus I play hockey and snowboard so I could use the room.

    What do you guys think? Am I overlooking anything? I'm kind of leaning towards the Escalade...







    DH
  • Pornwolf
    Drunk and Unruly
    • Jan 2002
    • 22712

    #2
    The Escalade is nice. Rage Rovers are a bit nicer but you have to give up a little space for that quality, not much though.
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    • hydro
      Confirmed User
      • Dec 2003
      • 4216

      #3
      Go with a navigator, ive owned both a denali and escalade but I miss the navigator the most

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      • buddyjuf

        #4
        I am currently looking at mid sized SUVs, especially the Murano and the FX35

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        • PimpDaddyPants
          Confirmed User
          • Aug 2005
          • 1581

          #5
          Mark,

          Go with the infinity man ;)

          cadillac is nice too

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          • Minte
            Babemeister
            • Jun 2001
            • 7081

            #6
            GM could use the sale.
            You might not be as anonymous as you think you are.

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            • GTS Mark
              Vrume Mark
              • Jan 2001
              • 20912

              #7
              Originally posted by Pornwolf
              The Escalade is nice. Rage Rovers are a bit nicer but you have to give up a little space for that quality, not much though.
              I LOVE the new Range Rover Sport, however it doesn't suit my needs. I already have a BMW X5 which is approximately the same size.

              DH

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              • GTS Mark
                Vrume Mark
                • Jan 2001
                • 20912

                #8
                Originally posted by hydro
                Go with a navigator, ive owned both a denali and escalade but I miss the navigator the most
                Honestly the only guys I see that drive Navigators around here are old dudes. No offence Hydro

                DH

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                • GTS Mark
                  Vrume Mark
                  • Jan 2001
                  • 20912

                  #9
                  Originally posted by bdjuf
                  I am currently looking at mid sized SUVs, especially the Murano and the FX35
                  Don't get the FX35 be a baller and get the FX45 with the 20" rims ;)

                  DH

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                  • Marc De
                    Confirmed User
                    • Jun 2001
                    • 632

                    #10
                    DH - I was pretty strong on my first suggestion, hopefully I can help again

                    The Infiniti has a wonderful powertrain, but that's about it. The vehicle is put together VERY poorly. Large hunks of plastic that squeak like crazy! It ranked the WORST (of all vehicles) in initial quality by JD Power & Associates.

                    If you can't wait until Feb of '06 for the new Denali or Escalade (which would be my highest recommendation) I would go with a heavily discounted Navigator (you can get a loaded one for about $54,000) or a Lexus LX 470. The outgoing Denali is amazing, but with the new one only 3 months out I can't suggest it (well except waiting for the new).


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                    • GTS Mark
                      Vrume Mark
                      • Jan 2001
                      • 20912

                      #11
                      Originally posted by PimpDaddyPants
                      Mark,

                      Go with the infinity man ;)

                      cadillac is nice too
                      Yeah the Infiniti is definetly very nice and I have been a big fan of my 2006 Infiniti M45 Sport. There aren't very many of the QX56's around here, alot of Nissan Armadas though.

                      DH

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                      • quiet
                        we'll miss you our friend. RIP
                        • Sep 2001
                        • 25115

                        #12
                        jesus DH, how many cars do are you going to buy?

                        we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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                        • GTS Mark
                          Vrume Mark
                          • Jan 2001
                          • 20912

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Minte
                          GM could use the sale.
                          LOL! Yes I am sure they could ;)

                          DH

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                          • GTS Mark
                            Vrume Mark
                            • Jan 2001
                            • 20912

                            #14
                            Originally posted by quiet
                            jesus DH, how many cars do are you going to buy?

                            Haha I only have 3 cars currently

                            A Infiniti M45 Sport, a BMW X5 4.4i and an Audi S4 Quattro (which is currenly in Autotrader BTW).

                            I leased a 2006 Honda Ridgeline for my property management business just recently.

                            DH

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                            • Pornwolf
                              Drunk and Unruly
                              • Jan 2002
                              • 22712

                              #15
                              Nooo DH, I'm not talkin about the sport. The full sized Range is the one.

                              But as Marc said, If you can wait for the '06 Escalade definitely do that. I am. ;)
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                              • GTS Mark
                                Vrume Mark
                                • Jan 2001
                                • 20912

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Marc De
                                DH - I was pretty strong on my first suggestion, hopefully I can help again

                                The Infiniti has a wonderful powertrain, but that's about it. The vehicle is put together VERY poorly. Large hunks of plastic that squeak like crazy! It ranked the WORST (of all vehicles) in initial quality by JD Power & Associates.

                                If you can't wait until Feb of '06 for the new Denali or Escalade (which would be my highest recommendation) I would go with a heavily discounted Navigator (you can get a loaded one for about $54,000) or a Lexus LX 470. The outgoing Denali is amazing, but with the new one only 3 months out I can't suggest it (well except waiting for the new).
                                Marc, I should just have you on speed dial for all my new vehicle purchases. LOL!

                                MFM and I both bought Infiniti M45 Sports on your recommendation. We were laughing about it on the way to the Playboy Mansion.

                                "If Marc De says it's good, well fuck you just have to buy it! LOL! A guy with that many cars can't be wrong!"



                                DH

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                                • GTS Mark
                                  Vrume Mark
                                  • Jan 2001
                                  • 20912

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by DrinkingHARDER
                                  Haha I only have 3 cars currently

                                  A Infiniti M45 Sport, a BMW X5 4.4i and an Audi S4 Quattro (which is currenly in Autotrader BTW).

                                  I leased a 2006 Honda Ridgeline for my property management business just recently.

                                  DH
                                  Actually in retrospect we leased a 2006 Nissan Maxima for my CTO Rob just recently as well.

                                  DH

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                                  • Marc De
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Jun 2001
                                    • 632

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Pornwolf
                                    Nooo DH, I'm not talkin about the sport. The full sized Range is the one.

                                    But as Marc said, If you can wait for the '06 Escalade definitely do that. I am. ;)
                                    I don't think the RR will work. I have a new RR Supercharged and its AWESOME, however, its only a 5 seater and I think he said he wanted a 6-7 passenger. The '07 Escalade is amazing! I can't wait to get one, of course it'll be later in '06 as the navigation is "delayed option" - DAYUM that pisses me off...


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                                    • Marc De
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jun 2001
                                      • 632

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by DrinkingHARDER
                                      Marc, I should just have you on speed dial for all my new vehicle purchases. LOL!

                                      MFM and I both bought Infiniti M45 Sports on your recommendation. We were laughing about it on the way to the Playboy Mansion.

                                      "If Marc De says it's good, well fuck you just have to buy it! LOL! A guy with that many cars can't be wrong!"



                                      DH
                                      haha - well I'm glad you show me that deference! I really need to get out to more industry events... I haven't been "around" for a few years. How was that PB Mansion party anyways?


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                                      • GTS Mark
                                        Vrume Mark
                                        • Jan 2001
                                        • 20912

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Marc De
                                        haha - well I'm glad you show me that deference! I really need to get out to more industry events... I haven't been "around" for a few years. How was that PB Mansion party anyways?
                                        Seriously Marc you missed nothing at the Playboy Mansion Party



                                        It was TERRIBLE!!! ;)

                                        DH

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                                        • WiredGuy
                                          Pounding Googlebot
                                          • Aug 2002
                                          • 34512

                                          #21
                                          I personally want a black or a white Escalade.
                                          WG
                                          I play with Google.

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                                          • MrJackMeHoff
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Mar 2004
                                            • 4569

                                            #22
                                            that infinity is just a rebadged Nissan

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                                            • pussyserver - BANNED FOR LIFE
                                              So Fucking Banned
                                              • Oct 2005
                                              • 5133

                                              #23
                                              navigator

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                                              • makefuckingmoney
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Oct 2003
                                                • 3277

                                                #24
                                                loved the infiniti

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                                                • Pornwolf
                                                  Drunk and Unruly
                                                  • Jan 2002
                                                  • 22712

                                                  #25


                                                  *Drool*
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                                                  • GTS Mark
                                                    Vrume Mark
                                                    • Jan 2001
                                                    • 20912

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by MrJackMeHoff
                                                    that infinity is just a rebadged Nissan


                                                    DH

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                                                    • GTS Mark
                                                      Vrume Mark
                                                      • Jan 2001
                                                      • 20912

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by Pornwolf


                                                      *Drool*
                                                      I am not sure if I like the front end as much as I used to on the older model.

                                                      DH

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                                                      • reed_4
                                                        Confirmed User
                                                        • Jul 2005
                                                        • 9640

                                                        #28
                                                        I am not good in cars but I would go for Escalade.

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                                                        • Sneezy
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Jul 2002
                                                          • 450

                                                          #29
                                                          save yourself some money and put a cargo/ski box on your BMW

                                                          no sig 4u

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                                                          • Sosa
                                                            In Tushy Land
                                                            • Oct 2002
                                                            • 40149

                                                            #30
                                                            escalade or Denali. Can't go wrong with either of them.

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                                                            • tony299
                                                              lurker
                                                              • Aug 2002
                                                              • 57021

                                                              #31
                                                              buy a hybrid

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                                                              • Trax
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                                                                • Aug 2001
                                                                • 14486

                                                                #32
                                                                cayenne.

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                                                                • JFK
                                                                  FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                                                                  • Jan 2002
                                                                  • 67369

                                                                  #33
                                                                  I have been eyeing the Land Rover LR3 recently
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                                                                  • ry0t
                                                                    So Fucking Banned
                                                                    • Feb 2003
                                                                    • 4160

                                                                    #34
                                                                    I say go with your first choice the escalade. Now can anyone tell me why it's good to lease a vehicle over buying? Just wondering thanks.

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                                                                    • SleazyDream
                                                                      I'm here for SPORT
                                                                      • Jul 2001
                                                                      • 41470

                                                                      #35
                                                                      mac


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