Least expensive new car that projects a bit of professional success and status?

[Anonymous]

BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

Classics looks? BMWs weren't supposed to be SUVs. Also, who would want to look like they're making a "striver choice"? Cringe!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

Classics looks? BMWs weren't supposed to be SUVs. Also, who would want to look like they're making a "striver choice"? Cringe!

If it is an SUV?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why? It's not the 90s anymore.
Tesla if you must. Got back from EU and they are all over the place.

Cybertruck has replaced the dodge ram as the douche bro car

Hummer wins the all-time award for that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I judge any Porsche that is not a sports car

Me too

What is there to judge? It’s a sporty SUV that is the top of its class in performance, handling, and reliability.

[Anonymous]

It’s trying too hard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

Classics looks? BMWs weren't supposed to be SUVs. Also, who would want to look like they're making a "striver choice"? Cringe!

Striver choice put another way: the BMW X5 (and the Tesla Model Y?) is probably one of the most popular choices for smart college educated professionals who make six-figures. It's a handsome looking crossover SUV, not flashy, drives really well, great dealers, and if you're driving a new X5, people will assume you're a college educated professional making decent money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

Classics looks? BMWs weren't supposed to be SUVs. Also, who would want to look like they're making a "striver choice"? Cringe!

Striver choice put another way: the BMW X5 (and the Tesla Model Y?) is probably one of the most popular choices for smart college educated professionals who make six-figures. It's a handsome looking crossover SUV, not flashy, drives really well, great dealers, and if you're driving a new X5, people will assume you're a college educated professional making decent money.

It's also the perfect size. Porsche Macan is too small, Porsche Cayenne is overkill sporty and too expensive. Range Rover Sport and Range Rover (big, classic) are too showy. Audi SUVs are snoozers. Mercedes SUVs are ugly and have that garish logo in the front grilles. Tesla Model Y is probably the perfect car if you want electric, but I'd hold off for the refresh. If you want a gas engine car, X5 is pretty much perfect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5 is a classic striver choice. Really nice car all-around with classic looks.

I would bet the car driven by the most millionaire parents around the country is a new Tahoe or Yukon. Just a quintessential upper middle class mom or dad of 2 to 4 kids vehicle.

Some of the other recommendations in the thread are empty nester boomer cars, ex Lexus RX and Volvo XC 60.

Classics looks? BMWs weren't supposed to be SUVs. Also, who would want to look like they're making a "striver choice"? Cringe!

Striver choice put another way: the BMW X5 (and the Tesla Model Y?) is probably one of the most popular choices for smart college educated professionals who make six-figures. It's a handsome looking crossover SUV, not flashy, drives really well, great dealers, and if you're driving a new X5, people will assume you're a college educated professional making decent money.

It's also the perfect size. Porsche Macan is too small, Porsche Cayenne is overkill sporty and too expensive. Range Rover Sport and Range Rover (big, classic) are too showy. Audi SUVs are snoozers. Mercedes SUVs are ugly and have that garish logo in the front grilles. Tesla Model Y is probably the perfect car if you want electric, but I'd hold off for the refresh. If you want a gas engine car, X5 is pretty much perfect.

If a macan is too small, then so is a model y. It's a compact crossover closer to an x3 than and x5

[Anonymous]

Kia sorento plug in hybrid suv!

[Anonymous]

Maybe a domestic vehivle is too pedestrian and lacking status to OP, but I love the lines of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, ideally in Overland trim. They are sharp and cozy and Jeep is not going to make you look like a pretentious status seeker. American made, as well. I remember the young striver gal in Clooney's "Up In The Air" (2009) said her dream was to get married soon and drive a new Jeep Grand Cherokee. (lol)

[Anonymous]

The problem with Jeeps is the poor quality according to JD Powers & to Consumer reports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe a domestic vehivle is too pedestrian and lacking status to OP, but I love the lines of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, ideally in Overland trim. They are sharp and cozy and Jeep is not going to make you look like a pretentious status seeker. American made, as well. I remember the young striver gal in Clooney's "Up In The Air" (2009) said her dream was to get married soon and drive a new Jeep Grand Cherokee. (lol)

How about something not made by Stellantis? The same price gets you a Yukon or a Tahoe if you prefer GM or an Expedition if you prefer Ford. You can also go 4runner if you want something reliable

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I judge cleanliness more than brand name. If you have a filthy BMW with crumbs all over and trash on the floor and a Honda that's pristine, I'll be more impressed with the Honda.

+1

Great point.

[Anonymous]

https://fiskerinc.com/ocean

Unfortunately, this upcoming EV company was done in by software supply chain difficulties.

First the Yugo, now the Fisker Ocean. Shaking my head.