Hello everyone,
This site has been such a great help and a major factor in deciding to go with QX60 over MDX and Enclave. I plan to buy in 1-2 weeks and have some questions that I would greatly appreciate your help with (i.e. I know some of these were partially addressed in other threads I read and learned a lot eliminating some of the questions, yet I still need some advice):
1) I do not usually wait for the new year's model but I assume we are getting really close to the announcement of the 2015 QX60, I am debating if it may be a good idea to wait for the announcement then get a 2014 assuming it may help with pricing.
2) Background: I live in "hot" and "flat" south TX with AC on 100% of the time:
a) Just FYI: After reading about the AC factor with the Hybrid version of QX60, I will go non-Hybrid.
b) Now for AWD vs. FWD: I currently have a FWD SUV and never had an AWD. Given how this car will be used, I probably do not need the AWD functionality (only to the beach; yes in TX you can park your car right at the water). However, it seems AWD is safer, is this true? If so, I will go AWD. Any advice on ride comfort of AWD vs. FWD?
3) Now for the options; Premium, Premium Plus, and Driver Assistance for sure. Now, we really like to have the back moonroof and power lift for third row on the Deluxe Touring but I am concerned with 20” wheels given ride comfort is big on our list; in addition to replacement cost…etc.
a) Will 18” provide a better ride?
b) Do you think the dealer would be willing to replace he 20” with 18” and provide some extras to compensate?
c) I was planning on getting the Technology package but I am not sure if the LDP is even a good idea or worth $900 extra, thoughts?
4) I have been reading on CVT issues, any manufacture date I should be aware of?
Thank you so much in advance.
This site has been such a great help and a major factor in deciding to go with QX60 over MDX and Enclave. I plan to buy in 1-2 weeks and have some questions that I would greatly appreciate your help with (i.e. I know some of these were partially addressed in other threads I read and learned a lot eliminating some of the questions, yet I still need some advice):
1) I do not usually wait for the new year's model but I assume we are getting really close to the announcement of the 2015 QX60, I am debating if it may be a good idea to wait for the announcement then get a 2014 assuming it may help with pricing.
2) Background: I live in "hot" and "flat" south TX with AC on 100% of the time:
a) Just FYI: After reading about the AC factor with the Hybrid version of QX60, I will go non-Hybrid.
b) Now for AWD vs. FWD: I currently have a FWD SUV and never had an AWD. Given how this car will be used, I probably do not need the AWD functionality (only to the beach; yes in TX you can park your car right at the water). However, it seems AWD is safer, is this true? If so, I will go AWD. Any advice on ride comfort of AWD vs. FWD?
3) Now for the options; Premium, Premium Plus, and Driver Assistance for sure. Now, we really like to have the back moonroof and power lift for third row on the Deluxe Touring but I am concerned with 20” wheels given ride comfort is big on our list; in addition to replacement cost…etc.
a) Will 18” provide a better ride?
b) Do you think the dealer would be willing to replace he 20” with 18” and provide some extras to compensate?
c) I was planning on getting the Technology package but I am not sure if the LDP is even a good idea or worth $900 extra, thoughts?
4) I have been reading on CVT issues, any manufacture date I should be aware of?
Thank you so much in advance.