Recommend a vehicle for mountain and snow highway

Jul 24th, 2020 11:21 pm

#1

shippingextra [OP]: Newbie; Apr 7, 2020; 39 posts; 56 upvotes

Jul 24th, 2020 11:21 pm

Recommend a vehicle for mountain and snow highway

Hi,
My driving patterns are about to change from entirely city driving, to doing occasional trips (one return trip every couple months) through BC/AB mountains, so I am looking to replace my current older vehicle with something more suitable.

-Prefer to be higher up with more heft than a sedan (wildlife collision spooked me from driving sedan on the highway)
-Prefer a higher-end/luxury fit & finish
-AWD and excellent handling for the hills and twists of the Coquihalla Highway & Rogers Pass in the winter.
-Reliable performance
-Open to either used wiithin a few model years, or new.
-Budget up to $60K, though 50K would sure be nice.
-No trucks

I have always driven a V6 so I am used to and enjoy a peppy ride. I get that it might not fit with my other requirements.

Please let me know any vehicles you think I should be looking at.

Jul 25th, 2020 12:36 am

#2

drtmrcht: Sr. Member; Jul 19, 2010; 749 posts; 404 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 25th, 2020 12:36 am

I would say Subaru Forester XT with winter tires, but you want luxury.. and Subaru isn't very luxury.

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Jul 25th, 2020 12:53 am

#3

iflyplanes: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1969 posts; 1909 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 25th, 2020 12:53 am

+4

Jul 25th, 2020 8:36 am

#4

von Monster: Sr. Member; Feb 27, 2007; 615 posts; 465 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 8:36 am

The RDX @iflyplanes suggested would be a great choice, Lexus also makes the NX 300 (fancy RAV4) which is pretty nice as well. Also comes in a Hybrid model.

Option either model out until you hit your desired price point.

Jul 25th, 2020 9:11 am

#5

cristianosham: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2017; 4524 posts; 3003 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 9:11 am

Cybertruck

Jul 25th, 2020 9:13 am

#6

booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 32051 posts; 19248 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 9:13 am

A4 allroads

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Jul 25th, 2020 9:32 am

#7

gh05t: Deal Fanatic; Sep 16, 2004; 9779 posts; 2036 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 9:32 am

Volvo XC60 for higher end.
Subaru Forester or Ascent a bit lower.

Jul 25th, 2020 9:46 am

#8

CardinalComb: Deal Addict; Apr 15, 2014; 1041 posts; 867 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jul 25th, 2020 9:46 am

Outback

Please respond

Jul 25th, 2020 9:54 am

#9

McLaren: Deal Addict; Nov 12, 2003; 4238 posts; 570 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 9:54 am

Volvo V90 cross country

Jul 25th, 2020 9:57 am

#10

mxthor3: Deal Addict; Oct 1, 2015; 2722 posts; 3732 upvotes; Barrie, ON

Jul 25th, 2020 9:57 am

X5 Diesel or the gasser, whatever ticks your performance/fun box the best.

Jul 25th, 2020 10:03 am

#11

batcave: Deal Fanatic; Nov 14, 2003; 5854 posts; 4391 upvotes; LaLaLand

Jul 25th, 2020 10:03 am

booblehead wrote: ↑ A4 allroads

+1, but I would go would go with an A6/S6/RS6 Avant because it is heavier. If you like peppy, the RS6 is 600hp.

A BMW 5-series wagon might also work.

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Jul 25th, 2020 11:22 am

#12

Chickennbeans: Deal Addict; Jan 12, 2017; 1660 posts; 974 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 11:22 am

batcave wrote: ↑ If you like peppy, the RS6 is 600hp.

Lookup rs6 vs Lambo videos. IIRC, the same engine is used in some Lamborghini's.

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Jul 25th, 2020 11:45 am

#13

CaptSmethwick: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 8041 posts; 6580 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 25th, 2020 11:45 am

OP: what do you mean when you say "reliable performance"? Those are two big words and they mean different things to different people. As does "luxury". Those three things together have a higher price tag but some people might think that the Mazda CX-5 represents performance and luxury whereas others would draw the line at a Porsche Macan.

My wife loves her 2018 Audi Q5 technik but it leaves me cold. Time will tell if it's "reliable".

Jul 25th, 2020 11:48 am

#14

Blubbs: Deal Fanatic; Mar 21, 2013; 5068 posts; 8396 upvotes; Canada

Jul 25th, 2020 11:48 am

Do what I did and pick up an off lease Q7 for $40-50k, you won't regret it. Look for higher trims with the air suspension.

Just got back from a trip to the mountains, quattro plus variable suspension 6-10 inch ground clearance for highway/offroad plus back massages whenever we feel like it are priceless.

Jul 25th, 2020 12:25 pm

#15

blexann: Deal Guru; Mar 10, 2005; 11170 posts; 4429 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 12:25 pm

iflyplanes wrote: ↑

If one can get over the ugly centre console and odd track pad for the infotainment then yes

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." - Epictetus

Jul 25th, 2020 12:51 pm

#16

romsan04: Deal Addict; Mar 22, 2004; 3678 posts; 1098 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 12:51 pm

Blubbs wrote: ↑ Do what I did and pick up an off lease Q7 for $40-50k, you won't regret it. Look for higher trims with the air suspension.

Just got back from a trip to the mountains, quattro plus variable suspension 6-10 inch ground clearance for highway/offroad plus back massages whenever we feel like it are priceless.

+1 for Q7

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Jul 25th, 2020 1:12 pm

#17

Possum77: Sr. Member; May 6, 2010; 970 posts; 358 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jul 25th, 2020 1:12 pm

Audi from 4 and higher

Jul 25th, 2020 2:35 pm

#18

iflyplanes: Deal Addict; Feb 9, 2013; 1969 posts; 1909 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 25th, 2020 2:35 pm

blexann wrote: ↑ If one can get over the ugly centre console and odd track pad for the infotainment then yes

I have one. Obviously I'm biased, but I think the interior is great. The trackpad is different yes, but it takes 1 day max to get used to it.

Anyways OP, since you mentioned the curvy mountain driving, I'll point out that nothing will bring a smile to your face like launching around flowy corners with SH-AWD and feeling the the torque vectoring push you right out. The added live vectoring display is also a pretty neat gimmick. I tried out a Q5, X3, and X2 as well neither were as fun or planted as the RDX.

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+1

Jul 25th, 2020 3:08 pm

#19

tranquility922: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4637 upvotes; Montréal

Jul 25th, 2020 3:08 pm

How about the new Bronco? Call the doctor for Ford, cuz that thing is SICK!!

Hard work, inheritance, interest on interest accumulating, and stock and real estate speculation. It's all good.

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Jul 25th, 2020 3:51 pm

#20

cristianosham: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2017; 4524 posts; 3003 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 3:51 pm

Blubbs wrote: ↑Do what I did and pick up an off lease Q7 for $40-50k, you won't regret it. Look for higher trims with the air suspension.

Just got back from a trip to the mountains, quattro plus variable suspension 6-10 inch ground clearance for highway/offroad plus back massages whenever we feel like it are priceless.

Until the air suspension goes and you will be crying the blues paying to get it fixed.

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Recommend a vehicle for mountain and snow highway

Recommend a vehicle for mountain and snow highway

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