I currently have a 2013 BMW X5. I love everything about this car. The hydraulic and heavy steering, which you cannot find in cars these days as every manufacturer is making electric steering. The great handling. It does not feel like an SUV. I just wish I had a third row, which I did not order at the time. Now with 3 kids, I need a 7 seater. The Tesla Model X is out of my price range as well as the Range Rover Sport. Those would be ideal.
I looked at the Audi Q7, but the third row seats offers barely any leg room and are painful to get in and out of.
I looked at the Volvo XC90, which we liked but I personally did not like the tiny 4 cylinder engine. The electric steering feels loose. It costs over $60k for the T6 Inscription. But it has the nicest interior I have seen.
I have not driven the Honda Pilot or the Toyota Highlander.
My neighbor recently purchased the Ascent and was raving about it. So I went to look at it. The drive is ok. Obviously does not drive like my X5 but is cheaper. Electric steering is terrible and feels numb and artificial but it seems I will have to get used it. I was worried about the small 4 cylinder engine. 0-60 in 7.3 seconds is slow. But it actually felt faster than that. I also wish it had a 360 degree camera.
What I like about the Ascent is the price and features and how roomy it is. I'm leaning toward the Limited because I don't care for the Touring's chrome handles. Ventilated seats are nice and I don't believe you can get that in the Limited. Can you get heated seats in the Limited? I am debating 8 seats or 7 seats (captain seats). The wife likes the captain seats with our 3 kids. But I figure 8 seats is better. More the better right? Especially if it is the same price. I want black leather interior. I am debating between the white or the ice silver exterior, which has a tint of blue that I like. I've always had white cars and they are a safe bet. Im in the southern CA orange county area. Has anyone ordered one under MSRP? Thoughts and comments?
I looked at the Audi Q7, but the third row seats offers barely any leg room and are painful to get in and out of.
I looked at the Volvo XC90, which we liked but I personally did not like the tiny 4 cylinder engine. The electric steering feels loose. It costs over $60k for the T6 Inscription. But it has the nicest interior I have seen.
I have not driven the Honda Pilot or the Toyota Highlander.
My neighbor recently purchased the Ascent and was raving about it. So I went to look at it. The drive is ok. Obviously does not drive like my X5 but is cheaper. Electric steering is terrible and feels numb and artificial but it seems I will have to get used it. I was worried about the small 4 cylinder engine. 0-60 in 7.3 seconds is slow. But it actually felt faster than that. I also wish it had a 360 degree camera.
What I like about the Ascent is the price and features and how roomy it is. I'm leaning toward the Limited because I don't care for the Touring's chrome handles. Ventilated seats are nice and I don't believe you can get that in the Limited. Can you get heated seats in the Limited? I am debating 8 seats or 7 seats (captain seats). The wife likes the captain seats with our 3 kids. But I figure 8 seats is better. More the better right? Especially if it is the same price. I want black leather interior. I am debating between the white or the ice silver exterior, which has a tint of blue that I like. I've always had white cars and they are a safe bet. Im in the southern CA orange county area. Has anyone ordered one under MSRP? Thoughts and comments?