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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 ![]() |
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Infiniti EX35 Base MSRP: $31,300 Available Engines: 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 297 HP and 253 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 17 City/24 Highway (RWD), 16/23 (AWD) Curb Weight: 3790-3953 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Land Rover LR2 Base MSRP: $33,985 Available Engines: 3.2 liter DOHC 24-valve inline-6 with 230 HP and 234 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/23 Highway Curb Weight: 4255 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mercury Mariner Base MSRP: $21,155 Available Engines: 2.3 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 153 HP and 152 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 200 HP and 193 ft.-lbs. of torque, 2.3 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with Hybrid system with 133 HP and 124 ft.-lbs. of torque Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic (non-Hybrids only), CVT (Hybrid only) Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive or All-wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 34 City/30 Highway (FWD Hybrid), 29/27 (AWD Hybrid), 20/26 (FWD 2.3), 19/24 (AWD 2.3), 18/24 (FWD V6), 17/22 (AWD V6) Curb Weight: 3326-3800 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Volvo XC70 Base MSRP: $36,775 Available Engines: 3.2 liter DOHC 24-valve inline-6 with 235 HP and 236 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: 15 City/22 Highway Curb Weight: 4092 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I went with the EX. Saw it at the Dubai Motorshow, and it looked great inside and out. Edmund's Inside Line also said it was a sporty, car-like drive, and based on my experience with the FX (just about the only SUV I enjoyed throwing around corners), I expect it to be pretty fun.
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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 went for the LR2. The EX wins fun to drive but its utility is abysmal so why wouldn't you get a cheaper, lighter, more economical G sedan instead? The LR2 looks great inside and out and is a properly functional vehicle.
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
^ That's a fair point, but I'm still not sold on the LR2's styling. I find the front grille to be awkward, and the interior pales in comparison to the EX's.
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The Land Rover without a doubt.
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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 ![]() |
Went with EX...
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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 ![]() |
First LR2 I've liked in a while... and I do quite like it. EX comes in close second.
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy ![]() |
I don't like full on SUVs...and the XC70 is just such a nice vehicle (It's on the list of cars I would buy once I'm more financially stable)...
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