Originally Posted by Ws6
Originally Posted by Wolf359
Originally Posted by Ws6
Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
Have any of you guys opted for a CUV/SAV simply because you knew that this style was in demand on the used market whereas sedans are dying a slow death and you're concerned about getting stuck with a vehicle that is difficult to re-sell.?
No, I went CUV because it made the most sense for my living situation, location, and usage.
-I live very rural, this means ruts in the road, gravel, steep inclines, are part of my daily. A car/sedan would not fare well.
-I drive 100mi a day many days, this means mpg matters a lot to me, so a full-size SUV or truck would be a real pain to feed.
-I enjoy a bit of sportiness, so this meant something high 5's/low 6's in the 0-60 department, and with a good suspension and driving feel mattered to me, so a total appliance was out.
-I value reliability and durability, so an older, used vehicle was out, in conjunction with the above.
-I have a dog, so the back area of the CUV is good for this, moreso than a trunk/back seat.
Some dogs prefer a wagon, it's easier to jump into/out of. One reason why wagons are still popular, older dogs can't get into an SUV/CUV.
The only wagon I would consider is the Subaru Outback, but they've gone CVT, so no thanks.
For some strange reason Mercedes AMG E55's and E63 wagons really hold their value, worth more than the sedans.