NBC question about prospective SUV purchase - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Brucelee · 02-23-2011, 04:43 AM

I had an Lexus RX300. Great vehicle.

Bob O · 02-23-2011, 07:53 AM

The Lexus is another great idea. I've really just started looking and the Lexus hadn't come up yet in my search. But from what you guys say it sounds like a very good possibility.

From what's been talked about here, it sounds like the MB is pretty much out. I'm liking the BMW and the Lexus at this point. Have to see what's available and go from there. After looking at what's on the market right now, I think I can be pretty picky about what i settle on. There are a ton of cars available....none close by but that's ok too. The last two vehicles I bought were over 600 miles away. A one way airline ticket and a day's drive home is certainly worth it...or so far has been!

Thanks again for all the suggestions and tips.

The search continues.

Bob

thstone · 02-23-2011, 10:59 AM

All I was saying in my earlier post about X5 brakes is that its a good idea to replace the rotors with the pads - not required - but still a good idea.

Remember all of these luxury SUV's weigh in at around 4,500 lbs and if you drive at all "sporty", the rotors are going to get some wear and while you may not HAVE to replace the rotors, the last place to go cheap is on the brakes.

That being said, X5 rotors/pads are an easy Saturday afternoon DIY and should last 40,000+ miles so you won't have to do them very often. I only mentioned it because when buying a used vehicle its not uncommon to have to replace the brakes.

Bob O · 02-23-2011, 03:33 PM

True True. I hadn't considered the weight. These are all pretty hefty vehicles aren't they. That would certainly contribute to rotor and pad wear.

And yes,...a lot of used vehicles need brake work, either pads, rotors, or almost always the fluid changed, or all three!. Like I said above, I'm prety anal about brakes anyway, so I would certainly give them a good going over before driving home whatever i get.

Anyway, thanks for the help. I do appreciate it.

Bob

JTP · 02-23-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob O

NBC question about prospective SUV purchase

What do you mean by NBC question? Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical? All SUVs will provide about the same protection against NBC attacks.

Bob O · 02-24-2011, 08:10 AM

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Johnny Danger · 02-24-2011, 12:31 PM

MB's are nice vehicles until you have to "turn a wrench" on one of them. Then, it can become a very costly situation .