Which vehicle will the KIA Telluride be replacing for you?

[JamesH]

2013 Audi Allroad

 

[CNF]

2011 Sorento LX

 

[Ovibos]

2002 Ford SVT Focus

 

[MrBunster]

My wife's Ford Fiesta (!)

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[domgar]

2009 Buick Enclave CXL

 

[Bmrobinson]

2011 Ford Escape

 

[BanditLover]

2016 Fully loaded Sorento with the Tech. package.

 

[Big T]

May replace my ‘18 BMW X3 M40i.

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[Jtc21]

I repeat! Which vehicle will the KIA Telluride be replacing for you?

2016 GMC Acadia

 

[JRH]

Ford Edge Sport

 

[Big T]

After a second drive in the Telluride, it WILL REPLACE the BMW X3.

 

[Speedycrw]

2014 Acura MDX

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[zhelder]

After a second drive in the Telluride, it WILL REPLACE the BMW X3.

DAT is very interesting. Mind filling us in on why? I’m really curious on this one...

 

[Big T]

DAT is very interesting. Mind filling us in on why? I’m really curious on this one...

The X3 M40i is a mid size suv that’s all about performance with 444 hp at the flywheel and 355 hp to wheels. So it’s fast and fun to drive, but not a comfortable ride on trips over 200 miles; just not practical for us. We’ve had trucks and larger suv’s (Expedition), so we’re used to lots of room for outdoor gear and luggage. The X3 was a very expensive impulsive purchase. Time to move on while the value is high on the X3. I think the Telluride is just the ticket with above average features and build quality. A comparable BMW X7 would be 80k (or more), and the bimmer warranty can’t touch the Kia warranty. Practical trumps track performance.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

A comparable BMW X7 would be 80k (or more), and the bimmer warranty can’t touch the Kia warranty. Practical trumps image.

The X7 starts at $74k. Do you mean the X5? I'm thinking a nicely equipped X7 will be close to $100k...

 

[Sal Collaziano]

No, you're right, @Big T. A well-equipped BMW X7 is about $80k... Heh. That's really not a bad deal. Double the cost of the Telluride but I'm used to BMW charging an arm, a leg, and a liver...

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[Dave1]

2016 Ford Explorer Limited

 

[Big T]

The X7 starts at $74k. Do you mean the X5? I'm thinking a nicely equipped X7 will be close to $100k...

You’re right. Loaded X7 close to 100k. Last week I looked at a 2018 X5 50i with 13k miles for 66k. I drove it so I could compare to my X3 and Telluride. I actually liked the Telluride better than the X5.

 

[WhiteSX]

Replacing an Audi S7. Car is lots of fun. But, getting to to end of warranty. Musician here, carry lots of gear. Going the sensible route. Found tons of features / value in the Telluride SX.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

You’re right. Loaded X7 close to 100k. Last week I looked at a 2018 X5 50i with 13k miles for 66k. I drove it so I could compare to my X3 and Telluride. I actually liked the Telluride better than the X5.

That's great to hear! What did you like about the Telluride better than the X5?

Replacing an Audi S7. Car is lots of fun. But, getting to to end of warranty. Musician here, carry lots of gear. Going the sensible route. Found tons of features / value in the Telluride SX.

Nice! Another Audi conquest!