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My wife currently drives a 2004 Saab 9-5 Wagon. We were (and are) planning on replacing it with a Tesla Model X in the next couple of years, but there are a few things that have led me to believe that a truck might fit into the mix at this point (that is, we would still get the Model X in the long run, but use the truck to replace the wagon, and then likely keep the truck even after getting Model X)
1. Since I have a Tesla Model S, I am starting to think we should keep at least 1 petrol/gasoline car in the household.
2. We keep going to places that are on dirt/gravel roads where the wagon doesn't fare very well. We also go on a few ski trips every year where 4wd/AWD would be helpful
3. A lot of our trips wind up involving one or a combination of kayaks, bicycles and skis. Roof rails (which we have) and a hitch receiver (which we don't have) would help a lot
4. I seem to keep finding myself putting tools and lumber in my Model S. I would like a Lowe's/Home Depot - home project vehicle. A plug in the back to keep power tool batteries charged up would also be great.
5. Since we are losing the wagon, the underbed trunk seems like a reasonable substitute. A bed cover would probably be in the mix as well.
I have considered the Colorado Diesel and the Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 as well, but am leaning toward the Ridgeline due to:
Crossover like driving manners / Pilot SUV based with independant rear suspension
Much better cabin room / space utilization
unique features (underbed trunk / two way liftgate)
Slightly better fuel efficiency
Since driving comfort and being able to maneuver/park in an urban/suburban environment are more important to me than towing/offroad/bed capacity and since the last 3 will be way better than the "low to the ground" wagon....well...
Unlike a lot of folks here, I am comparing what I am buying to what I currently have. I really don't care how Ridgeline compares to Tacoma/F-150/Ram yada yada.
So, while I know I have some reading to do here on the forums:
Any other considerations?
Anything that I might need to know?
Thanks!
1. Since I have a Tesla Model S, I am starting to think we should keep at least 1 petrol/gasoline car in the household.
2. We keep going to places that are on dirt/gravel roads where the wagon doesn't fare very well. We also go on a few ski trips every year where 4wd/AWD would be helpful
3. A lot of our trips wind up involving one or a combination of kayaks, bicycles and skis. Roof rails (which we have) and a hitch receiver (which we don't have) would help a lot
4. I seem to keep finding myself putting tools and lumber in my Model S. I would like a Lowe's/Home Depot - home project vehicle. A plug in the back to keep power tool batteries charged up would also be great.
5. Since we are losing the wagon, the underbed trunk seems like a reasonable substitute. A bed cover would probably be in the mix as well.
I have considered the Colorado Diesel and the Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 as well, but am leaning toward the Ridgeline due to:
Crossover like driving manners / Pilot SUV based with independant rear suspension
Much better cabin room / space utilization
unique features (underbed trunk / two way liftgate)
Slightly better fuel efficiency
Since driving comfort and being able to maneuver/park in an urban/suburban environment are more important to me than towing/offroad/bed capacity and since the last 3 will be way better than the "low to the ground" wagon....well...
Unlike a lot of folks here, I am comparing what I am buying to what I currently have. I really don't care how Ridgeline compares to Tacoma/F-150/Ram yada yada.
So, while I know I have some reading to do here on the forums:
Any other considerations?
Anything that I might need to know?
Thanks!