Hey guys,
So I know some of you are driving R/T and SRT. Experience from owners of both would be appreciated.
So here is the deal.
My BMW is getting too small for family. We just did 5,114 miles trip, and it is getting cramped. On top of that I do not want to deal with SCR junk pass 120k (I am at 97k). So, regardless how fun this oil burner is, I just have to change it. I was contemplating to get some family "kill me boring" SUV, and then on a side BMW with stick, but after wife and I went to check some SUV's, things got more complicated then before.
We tried Honda Pilot. OK, actually interior is like they tried to copy BMW E70, but there are some utterly ridiculous stuff. Only touch screen audio, camera that shows right blind spot on screen. While idea is OK, it always makes me turn to screen. Probably can be turned off, but stupid. However, it is very practical vehicle. Still, biggest problem is drivers seat does not go far enough back so my legs are actually in some weird position. Same problem I have driving my in-laws previous generation Pilot, and every time I drive that one I say: I will never get this junk, and yet I thought they would fix it. On top of that 6 speed does not have manual option (for me going downhill from ski resorts important) while 9 speed has some issues and on top of that has that ridiculous button shifter which was designed by someone who does not have driving license. Nope. So that is no.
Tried VW Atlas. While much better on the road and has very clear interior with no stupid gimmicks, engine is utterly underpowered. I tried it today like 5th time trying to convince myself that it is me not engine, but wife after driving it said: this thing is dead on the road. Plus, for 38k (SE/Tech) passenger seat cannot be adjusted up or down even manually. So no.
That left us with Toyota Highlander which I drove some time ago, but my wife did not. She saw it, and checked interior, and said today: that thing is small and might not be solution, but let's check it on Monday, so that is still in play.
Believe it or not (this is big step for me
), we came down to Durango. She said we could get Mercedes GL 450, but I am not in the mood dealing with air suspension issues which that car is known for or not that good brakes (they warp fast).
So, it might be Durango. I drove R/T once (2018) and I liked it because that MB platform is stiffened and that ZF, while not like in BMW, is really good. I like sound system, I like that it has a lot of stuff for price. However, my question is overall quality. I believe HEMI will last long, but I am not sure about rest of the car. Some parts look pretty cheap, and considering history, it is not something that gives confidence. But at the same time I want to think that FCA did good job and they are selling fast. I see them all over the road. SO I am guessing there is something there. Sound is great of course
So anyone can give me some take on it? Issues? Overall quality? Mechanical or electrical problems? MPG (i do not expect anything special in the city, but I have read that HWY is actually pretty good)?
Please note that I am not interested in body on frame or anything that has that utterly stupid thing called CVT.
Thanx a lot to everyone!
So I know some of you are driving R/T and SRT. Experience from owners of both would be appreciated.
So here is the deal.
My BMW is getting too small for family. We just did 5,114 miles trip, and it is getting cramped. On top of that I do not want to deal with SCR junk pass 120k (I am at 97k). So, regardless how fun this oil burner is, I just have to change it. I was contemplating to get some family "kill me boring" SUV, and then on a side BMW with stick, but after wife and I went to check some SUV's, things got more complicated then before.
We tried Honda Pilot. OK, actually interior is like they tried to copy BMW E70, but there are some utterly ridiculous stuff. Only touch screen audio, camera that shows right blind spot on screen. While idea is OK, it always makes me turn to screen. Probably can be turned off, but stupid. However, it is very practical vehicle. Still, biggest problem is drivers seat does not go far enough back so my legs are actually in some weird position. Same problem I have driving my in-laws previous generation Pilot, and every time I drive that one I say: I will never get this junk, and yet I thought they would fix it. On top of that 6 speed does not have manual option (for me going downhill from ski resorts important) while 9 speed has some issues and on top of that has that ridiculous button shifter which was designed by someone who does not have driving license. Nope. So that is no.
Tried VW Atlas. While much better on the road and has very clear interior with no stupid gimmicks, engine is utterly underpowered. I tried it today like 5th time trying to convince myself that it is me not engine, but wife after driving it said: this thing is dead on the road. Plus, for 38k (SE/Tech) passenger seat cannot be adjusted up or down even manually. So no.
That left us with Toyota Highlander which I drove some time ago, but my wife did not. She saw it, and checked interior, and said today: that thing is small and might not be solution, but let's check it on Monday, so that is still in play.
Believe it or not (this is big step for me
So, it might be Durango. I drove R/T once (2018) and I liked it because that MB platform is stiffened and that ZF, while not like in BMW, is really good. I like sound system, I like that it has a lot of stuff for price. However, my question is overall quality. I believe HEMI will last long, but I am not sure about rest of the car. Some parts look pretty cheap, and considering history, it is not something that gives confidence. But at the same time I want to think that FCA did good job and they are selling fast. I see them all over the road. SO I am guessing there is something there. Sound is great of course
So anyone can give me some take on it? Issues? Overall quality? Mechanical or electrical problems? MPG (i do not expect anything special in the city, but I have read that HWY is actually pretty good)?
Please note that I am not interested in body on frame or anything that has that utterly stupid thing called CVT.
Thanx a lot to everyone!