Want to pick up a new car (GLK or EX35).

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12-11-2012, 08:05 AM

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I hate to be that guy, but why exactly are you buying a crossover? They excel at absolutely nothing. Horrible compromise of a vehicle.

That being said I vote GLK.

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12-11-2012, 10:43 AM

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I hate to be that guy, but why exactly are you buying a crossover? They excel at absolutely nothing. Horrible compromise of a vehicle.

That being said I vote GLK.

Hard to find awd cars that have as much cargo space. GTI or other hatches are ur only option if ur ok with settling for a fwd.

Golf r and wrx/Sti are ur only awd hatch options. Both have their negatives.

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12-11-2012, 10:54 AM

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Audi and BMW offer AWD wagons (A3 and 3-Series respectively).

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12-11-2012, 11:55 AM

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What about a Range Rover Evoque?

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12-11-2012, 04:43 PM

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CTS Wagon and less exciting but good looking, TSX Wagon. Can get a used A4 wagon as well.

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12-12-2012, 08:37 AM

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Purely subjective but I'd vote for the Acura if price & cost to maintain are an issue and you can stomach the "CRV with a beak" looks. But the GLK 350 would be my personal 1st pick. A little (25%) more expensive to buy with similar options and more expensive to maintain but very reliable and MUCH better looking IMHO.

I agree. The GLK is the Mercedes version of my XT!

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12-12-2012, 08:39 AM

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I hate to be that guy, but why exactly are you buying a crossover? They excel at absolutely nothing. Horrible compromise of a vehicle.

That being said I vote GLK.

The Forester XT is a great crossover/small SUV. I'm certainly happy with mine, and I think the newer ones look great.

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12-12-2012, 11:52 AM

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CTS Wagon and less exciting but good looking, TSX Wagon. Can get a used A4 wagon as well.

Audi is making a a4 allroad if you want the wagon thing and not the truck thing.

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12-12-2012, 05:27 PM

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glk. i like the design of the car.

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03-11-2013, 04:02 PM

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Well, guys. I think I persuaded her to possibly buying a S2000 at the moment. She is also considering a 2013 Porsche Boxster. I have her leaning more toward the S.

We will keep the Scion xB as our future family car for now. It's been a great car and would hate to part ways with it.

Things are looking good would love to have another S in the family. Only thing is finding one with red interior and color she wants.

If she does change her mind she will go with the GLK. She has this attraction to the car. I will be working hard to get her to decide on the S2000 though.

prefer a 08-09.