SW17LS

He tends to create his own reasoning and reality for things lol. I've had multiple cars with forward backup sensors, they don't even go off for parking curbs obviously as that isn't their purpose.

Spoken like somebody who has never had a car with HID headlights.

Having owned many vehicles now with HID, and having gone on one vehicle from HID to halogen (from my wife's 04 Prius to our 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo X to our 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland again with HIDs) I will never purchase another vehicle without HIDs. Once I found out the Highlander couldn't be had with HIDs, the test drive was just for comparisons sake only.

HIDs have really become the standard in automotive lighting with LED lighting optional above them, and for Toyota not even to offer them on the top trim of the Highlander is stupid.

mmarshall

So? I've never had a car with self-closing rear doors either (like on some Rolls Royce models)...........but that doesn't mean I NEED them LOL).

Reaper21

iTrader: (1)

Now I'm really not sure what I want to do. Yesterday, I found the exact MDX we've been looking for in excellent condition (2012 CPO Tech with 35k miles). The price, however, was a little too high. So I gave them an offer (which they declined since they will not move off the asking price) and left. Then I went to the local Jeep dealership and after going over the numbers, I can purchase a new 2015 JGC Limited w/ Nav for the same monthly payment of the MDX. This does not include the price of the lifetime warranty which I will more than likely purchase.

What to do?

mmarshall

The MDX, in general, in many cases, will win the reliability argument. But of course, you aren't getting a brand-new new one, but one with 35K on it for the same or more money..... and that's 35K miles of wear, even with a CPO warranty. And, having driven both new JGCs and newer MDX models, I think the Jeep is actually more pleasant to sit in, and, especially, to drive. You will also probably find service for it a little cheaper....and you'll have good warranty protection.

I'd go with the Jeep.

Chris557

Just leased a 2015 limited. Truck is beautiful. Lots of cool features. Runs nice so far. Quick in sport mode. Now I drive my wife's is 250.

Chris557

2015 limited msrp was 42400. With rebates 36000.
Residual value in 3 years is 22000.
Leather. 18 in wheels. Lots of options. Uconnect.
Backup camera. Never thought I could afford to lease it.

mmarshall

Congratulations on the new ride............and welcome to CL as a brand new poster.

patgilm

Good to know people like these. We have a 2012 GX460 that we are getting tired of and after many months of telling her about a Jeep GC she finally mentioned that she saw one recently and it was nice. So I showed her this thread and showed her how some of you said how nice the interior is so she is open to the possibility of getting one. What I didn't tell her is I want the SRT8 but maybe she won't notice the difference.

mmarshall

The SRT-8's interior, as would be expected, is somewhat more sport-oriented and a little less in the pure-plush department.

I thought this was the best of the non-SRT interiors, but it dates to 2011 and I don't
think this particular color/trim pattern is still available. This shows it with and without the wood steering wheel.





And here's a typical recent SRT interior.

Toys4RJill

If you can get the JGC for the same monthly price as the Acura, then get the Jeep. The fact that it is new closes the deal IMO.

mmarshall

Gotta agree with Jill on this one. New, in most cases, beats used.

Toys4RJill

Personally, I don't recommend any used car in almost any situation if one can afford a new vehicle. What is your opinion in that?

pbm317

These interior pictures are all of the pre-2014MY refresh. They've been upgraded with the latest infotainment, e-shifters, and dash clusters from newer Chrysler products. Please don't rely on Google image searches if you're not familiar with the vehicles.

SW17LS

HIDs are something that you need to get used to having to really appreciate how much better they improve your visibility and reduce fatigue driving at night. Its something totally different from self closing doors (I have them on the LS) which are just a novelty item.

HID headlights make an enormous difference when driving at night. You don't have the experience to post a valid viewpoint on this.

Toys4RJill

My 04 4Runner has a self closing door door. Not sure what it's for. It is pretty useless IMO

You are right about the HID lights, LEDs go ever further in "must have" for a future car.