HG = head gasket

FWIW I do think the head gasket problems have been fixed for a while now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506787)

https://youtu.be/gthrdNtQuJQ

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506759)

Grand Cherokee even with the V8 is a total mom mobile and one of the most unreliable cars on the planet. Hilarious depreciation too. Buying one of those is like tossing $50k in a flaming oil barrel.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506677)

The reliability is what it is but the warranty offered is the best on the market. It is what is making me nervous about switching to MB for my next car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506743)

light duty (CUV): Highlander

medium/heavy duty (BOF SUV): T4R, Armada (2nd gen)/Patrol, or LC (if you have the $$).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506577)

Price range?

Size needs?

Care about snow/off road ability?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506642)

Price range is pretty open.

Size -- Anything but the smallest ones (X3, etc)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506658)

So far, a million options. You can get something that is reliable and boring but has basic "luxury" (Lexus RX, Acura MDX, Audi Q7), or get something like that but cheaper (4 Runner), get the better performing version of that with less reliability (Jeep Grand Cherokee), or go all out and get top performance and good in snow/off road but that will have just ok reliability (Mercedes GLC/GLE, Porsche Cayenne).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506683)

-Very nice inside and can tackle any terrain/snow no problem. Powerful enough but nothing crazy.

-Toyota takes a lot of pride in the LC and engineers them to last hundreds of thousands of miles in Arab deserts and shit. Build quality and durability are top notch.

-Won't look like a prick to anyone. It's just a Toyota.

-Poor value brand new but can easily save $20-30k used and owners typically take good care of them.

My parents own the pre-facelift current generation and it runs like brand new at 150k miles, no wear on the interior or rattles. Nothing but routine maintenance ever.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506717)

if you dont want to spend 100K then Toyota 4Runner for SUV or Audi S3 quattro/Subaru WRX/Golf R for cars

lol @ Jeep. shit is going to rattle in couple of years and has cheap interiors.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506652)

Interior on Overland/Summit Jeep Grand Cherokees are amazing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506659)

GLS63 with 550HP is UNGGHHHH

if he can wait the new 2019 Porsche Cayenne redesign is INSANE and is going to absolutely PWN everything. that would be my first choice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506681)

2019 Cayenne S seems like it might be an ok option I guess: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a12114789/2019-porsche-cayenne-here-it-is/

Similar to above, my top concern with that is pushing 440hp out of a 2.9L engine and what that is going to do to reliability.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506724)

GLE is only 302 HP. It would be boring as fuck to drive unless you are a soccer mom

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506751)

https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-GLE/bodystyle-SUV/type-amg

And again, smaller and lighter car so unless you need a huge SUV, no idea what you would buy a GLS over a GLE.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506762)

AMG GLE is cool and it then comes down to how many seats and how big he wants it to be (AMG GLE vs GLS)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506791)

or wait for 2019 Porsche Cayenne which is going dad around everything

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506707)

OP should get 4Runner TRD Pro

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34506779)

Why waste money?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34507000)

WRX STI

4WD Cayenne

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34509233)

The Lexus equivalent of the LC is the LX 570

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34510304)

looking at some used ones, I really wish GC wouldn't install these screens everywhere that quickly get outdated in 2-3 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34510360)

I'd contribute much less if it were a minivan thread. I'd just note that they suck and move on.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34510341)

Japanese: with the ONLY exception being Toyota, only buy cars/trucks built in Japanese factories. U.S. made jap vehicles (other than Toyota) are SPS.

German: only quality built SUVs are built by MB. No exceptions. Avoid their shit tier FWD CUVs.

Domestic: Ford/GM -- only BOF SUVs/pickups are worth buying. Obviously, avoid Jeep except wrangler. Avoid RAM.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772065&forum_id=2#34510996)