Cadillac Escalade, looking for a SUV, Maybe...
09-18-10, 07:44 PM
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09-18-10, 09:01 PM
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Why do you need to have a full-size behemoth? You can do just about all your dog duties and chores with a mid-sized SUV. Save money, save gas, easier to drive, easier to park, and easier to fit inside a garage, and easier to wash/wax.
09-19-10, 03:00 AM
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Dave if you want you can do some reading here, I know the admin there and I used to post.
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...sv-forum-2007/
Newer Escalade is better quality-wise but can also be a huge hit or miss. Good luck.
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...sv-forum-2007/
Newer Escalade is better quality-wise but can also be a huge hit or miss. Good luck.
It is an import, not a lot over here and a new will probably go about $100K.
I don't know what vehicles are/aren't available in Japan. But an Escalade just to shuttle dogs around seems a bit excessive? But if you have the means I guess go right ahead.
Alternatively maybe something like the Honda Element? Although I think it's a North America only product. Perhaps something simlar exists?
Alternatively maybe something like the Honda Element? Although I think it's a North America only product. Perhaps something simlar exists?
If you don't need a full-size SUV, check out the Mercedes GLK. It's only been on the market less than two years, but, in that time, Consumer Reports gives it a much-better-than-average reliability rating.....better then any other U.S.-market M-B product. Uness your wife is hauling around several Great Danes, it should have enough room inside for a least a couple of normal-sized dogs, especially with the rear-seat folded. I recently reviewed a new GLK, was was impressed with its build quality.
09-19-10, 04:25 AM
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OK, strike my suggestion about a Subaru. You may even have trouble with the interior height of a fullsize SUV. The folks I've met with very large dog breeds swear by fullsize passenger vans from GM and Ford.
09-19-10, 07:29 PM
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You aren't kidding that's a big breed. I've never heard of them. The Great Dane is the largest domesticated dog breed I know of....big, but nowhere near that size. Yes, I agree.....if you're going to carry two or more of those, the GLK may not cut it. I can understand your looking at full-size Tahoes/Suburbans, etc.....
09-20-10, 01:46 AM
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Good Heavens. You aren't kidding that's a big breed. I've never heard of them. The Great Dane is the largest domesticated dog breed I know of....big, but nowhere near that size.
Yes, I agree.....if you're going to carry two or more of those, the GLK may not cut it. I can understand your looking at full-size Tahoes/Suburbans, etc.....
You aren't kidding that's a big breed. I've never heard of them. The Great Dane is the largest domesticated dog breed I know of....big, but nowhere near that size. Yes, I agree.....if you're going to carry two or more of those, the GLK may not cut it. I can understand your looking at full-size Tahoes/Suburbans, etc.....
Actually , not many people would have heard of them due to their rarity. After World War I, only five Leonbergers remained. When the World Wars ended, the eight surviving dogs were bred with one another, resulting in 22 puppies. It took 25 years for the Leo to recover. In 1971 the first Leonberger was brought to the United States. And they are still very scarce and it will usually take you 2-3 years on a waiting list to get one.
09-20-10, 01:55 AM
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WOW thats a BIG DOG!!!!!.......call him tiny just for kicks 
, but u should seriously look into the nissan patrol since your in japan im sure you can get a good deal on them there, or if you can look into QX65, the new ones are realy good and everyone I know that has one swears by it, I actually have a acouple of friends that traded in there LX570's for them..........maybe with those dogs the only thing that will work is a double decker bus :P
, but u should seriously look into the nissan patrol since your in japan im sure you can get a good deal on them there, or if you can look into QX65, the new ones are realy good and everyone I know that has one swears by it, I actually have a acouple of friends that traded in there LX570's for them..........maybe with those dogs the only thing that will work is a double decker bus :P
09-21-10, 04:55 AM
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The new QX56 may work, I've been looking at this (new style-you'll love or hate), GX460 (too small for those dogs) or Escalade as DD.... in US, Escalades are at discount, GX a few bucks off list, QX at full sticker as they last about a week on the lot
09-21-10, 10:38 PM
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Mercedes GL, great big SUV with electric folding seats and other fun gizmos. Look at the Lincoln Navigator too, my parents buisness partner has one and its a bit more "bling" with that great big grill. If you want to make a statement you cant go wrong with the Escalade or the Navigator.
09-21-10, 10:53 PM
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A used Ford Excursion can be had cheap in excellent condition. right within your pricerange for a later model. Cheaper if you go MY02-04. But good luck finding one in japan...or parking it for that matter.
09-21-10, 10:55 PM
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