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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '08 competition, please see this thread.
Buick Enclave Base MSRP: $32,770 Available Engines: 3.6 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 275 HP and 251 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/24 Highway (FWD), 16/22 (AWD) Curb Weight: 4780-4985 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ford Taurus X Base MSRP: $26,615 Available Engines: 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 263 HP and 249 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/24 Highway (FWD), 15/22 (AWD) Curb Weight: 3959-4112 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jeep Liberty Base MSRP: $20,330 Available Engines: 3.7 liter SOHC 12-valve V6 with 210 HP and 235 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive or 4-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/22 Highway (RWD & 4WD 6MT), 15/21 (4WD 4AT) Curb Weight: 3980-4278 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hyundai Veracruz Base MSRP: $26,900 Available Engines: 3.8 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 260 HP and 257 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/23 Highway (FWD), 15/22 (AWD) Curb Weight: 4266-4431 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Subaru Tribeca Base MSRP: $29,995 (5-passenger), $30,995 (7-passenger) Available Engines: 3.6 liter DOHC 24-valve horizontally-opposed flat-6 with 256 HP and 247 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/21 Highway Curb Weight: 4129 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Toyota Highlander Base MSRP: $27,300 Available Engines: 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 270 HP and 248 ft.-lbs. of torque; 3.3 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with hybrid system and 209 HP and 212 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode (3.5 only) or CVT (Hybrid only) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive (3.5 only) or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 27 City/25 Highway (Hybrid), 18/24 (FWD), 17/23 (3.5 AWD) Curb Weight: 3979-4641 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
I voted for the Highlander, not sure why, I just like it better than anything else.
EDIT: Clarkma please change my vote to the Taurus X. Thanks. |
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![]() ^_^ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Canada Member No.: 1,656 ![]() |
Is it me or does the Toyota looks retarded. And thats a funky Hyundai.
Knowing nothing about the above cars, I'd vote for the Subaru...solely coz I like the interior and looks least crap. |
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![]() Grease Monkey ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 6-December 07 Member No.: 4,170 ![]() |
For some reason I just really like the look of the Buick Enclave, mostly the front end and interior.
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
I voted for the Highlander, not sure why, I just like it better than anything else. EDIT: Clarkma please change my vote to the Taurus X. Thanks. Alrighty... I went for the Veracruz. Though I think the Highlander looks really great (it turns my head every time I see one), I can't live with a Toyota. And I think the interior's boring. The Veracruz is every bit the looker the Toyota is with an interior to best the 'yote. |
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 ![]() |
Holy cow look at that crazy interior in the Tribeca. I voted the Highlander.
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![]() Hipster ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 11-October 06 From: New York Member No.: 3,105 ![]() |
Highlander, I like the hybrid version. Styling is great too.
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
Initially, I voted Highlander for the styling. It looks butch the way SUVs should, not with all the feminine curves of most of the others here. However, I know if it were my money, I'd most want the Taurus X. It's got tidy handling and a good ride, and a pumped-up V6 solves the Freestyle it replaces only real shortcoming.
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![]() PwnStar ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 816 Joined: 17-March 07 From: California Member No.: 3,752 Car: 2011 Mazda3s Grand Touring 6MT ![]() |
Despite my hate of Toyotas, I went with the Highlander... they make pretty nice SUV's...
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
Highlander. It's not outrageous looking but it does look good, the interior is plain but looks quite functional, and the fuel efficiency factor is good too. Second choice would have been the Enclave.
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![]() Pit Mechanic ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-November 03 Member No.: 192 ![]() |
Buick? Could you really see yourself in it? No.
Taurus X? Not bad. Not a particularly nice place to be either. Jeeps scare the hell out of me. Hyundai? Soft but pretty fricken good. I do hate blue interior lighting with a passion tough. Subaru? A bit goofy, wouldn't have minded an old "airplane" styled one better. It works, nice interior, high quality. Toyota? At first look it's the only really inoffensive one (big surprise), blah wood trim, it just looks soo old even new. I voted Tribeca. |
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![]() The Lord of The Rings ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,823 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Montreal, Quebec Member No.: 899 Car: 2004 Audi RS6 ![]() |
I went with the Enclave, somthing abu that interior really appeals to me. Tribeca is a close second. That facelift was much-needed and a huge improvement.
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![]() That Frigging BMW Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,727 Joined: 7-December 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 222 Car: 1997 BMW 328i ![]() |
i went for Veracruz, it's a really nice product for a great value with a good warranty, really nice car. That plus the Azera, Genesis and Sonata are what are turning Hyundai's reputation around into something nicer. I really think the Veracruz is a great car, even if it's odd-looking.
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