So, my new wife has lived in NYC for the last 15 years, and hasn't driven cars in a long time.

Figuring that that whatever car I get her might acquire some battle scars, I'm looking for a small-mid-size SUV to get her. For now, a smaller suv will suit our needs better, once she gets more comfortable, I'll probably replace this out with GL or full size SUV for kids.

Was looking at the two below, any other suggestions, coupled with real-world feedback from wives?


Q5



Evoque



I want to get her a srt-8 heh heh, but somehow I don't think she'll drive that well.

 

Honestly, if she drives stick, a slightly used Cayenne GTS or a new Cayenne V6 could probably be good.

With stick shift, the car doesn't go unless she makes it go, so there's no accidental running into the person in front of you because your foot slipped from the brake, and in general requires more attention to operate, which might not be a bad thing if she hasn't driven in such a long time.

Oh, and the mrs did consider a Cayenne GTS 6 speed before we decided on the CTS-V Wagon 6speed.

 

If she hasn't driven in years, and you know the suv is going to get some "batltle scars" as you call them, they why pay a premium for a euro-lux suv?

Ford Explorer?

 

I guess it all depends on the lease rate right? For instance, the CTS-V wagon, even with the GM family discount, still comes out more expensive on a same term lease than the E90 M3 sedan that we have, because the euro in this case has better residual.

I haven't looked at Ford, but I can't imagine it's residual is any better than Cadillac, which lags behind BMW and other euro brands.

 

Very true point, but I don't know how interested in driving a 6 speed she will be. She absolutely murders the gator when she tries to drive it. Can't imagine how many clutch replacements she will need in the beginning lol

How has owning a Cayenne been?

 

Waiting for Alzilla to come in and recommend a Veyron

 

Well because she's my wife, and there is a point where it becomes a bit paradoxical when I tell her she needs something uber practical, and as I preach the laurels of practicality and cars, three of the four garage spots are taken up by my cars. And plus, I don't mind seeing her drive a nice car around.

That being said, I'm not wed to the whole euro suv thing. Something that drives decently well (let's face it, it won't get any offroad time) and that she'll enjoy.

 

Audi Qs 5 or 7 depending on what you need. Excellent product, can't beat interiors for the price and as many options as your pocket can afford.

 

Well equipped XC60 might work, skip the GLK. Q5 is overpriced (at least here it is), I dont know bout the Rover.

 

We did not end up buying the Cayenne GTS.

Apparently 400HP is not enough.

In all seriousness, the new Cayenne is leaps and bounds better than the GTS, which is last gen design, even though it's a 2009.

As far as interior and ergonomic, Audi's have it nailed, much more so than even the new Cayenne. The small Q is the right size, but I would still spec backup camera, backup camera/parktronic really makes parking these things a breeze, which makes for a less stressed wife, which is a good thing.

Lastly, if this is going to have some battle scars, just lease it and give it back. And if you lease, euro cars usually have better residuals than mericans. I mean, our CTSV wagon cap cost is CHEAPER than the M3, yet the monthly is about 100 bucks more for the same 36 month 10K mile lease!