The one vehicle I’ve seen everywhere .. rich, poor, and in the middle ..everyone seems to have one

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Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

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My cousin has one, highest trim and I was surprised that it is not very luxurious feeling on the inside. They aren’t cheap either.

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We have a 2024 telluride and a 2020 Q7.
Wife did not want the Q7 and was fixated on the telluride.
Q7 is much better to drive and kids still call it the “fancy” car; even though the telluride is xline top trim.

I think it is a fine car, looks good but ride and drive not comparable to Audi.
Kia just kind of drives meh.

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I got a Kia Telluride as a rental a few months ago.

It was the most tricked out car I've ever driven. They've loaded it with features. I think that's how it stands out.

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Anonymous wrote:This is a really unremarkable era for vehicles. Not just sedans, which all look the same, but also SUVs. You really can't tell the difference between a Kia or a Honda or a Porsche or an Acura or a BMW or even a Lamborghini Urus. It's all blah everywhere. The only cars turning my head these days are old station wagons, and I wish they would come back.

Bring back the old boxy Volvo wagons! I was so sad when they sleekified the XC70.

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Anonymous wrote:Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

What family car with three rows of seats has style or luxury? I’m looking for a three row SUV currently and I want comfort. I’ve been looking at cars when I’m in a parking lot or garage and am seeing a lot of KIAs. The only one I’ve test drove so far is a Lexus SUV and it was smushy with no third row. I’m going to the Kia lot next.

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Anonymous wrote:Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

What family car with three rows of seats has style or luxury? I’m looking for a three row SUV currently and I want comfort. I’ve been looking at cars when I’m in a parking lot or garage and am seeing a lot of KIAs. The only one I’ve test drove so far is a Lexus SUV and it was smushy with no third row. I’m going to the Kia lot next.

It all depends on your budget. A friend has an X7, captains chairs and a third row... he really likes it, can go fast or slow and is pretty comfortable. I assume that Benz GLS or GLE are also pretty comfortable, though the 3 row GLE looses most trunk. Some aspect of style are the color choice. If you go Benz or BMW (or most luxury barns really), you can order the model from the factory with the features and color that you like - making the vehicle mores distinctive. This can be done with the cheaper versions as well as the more exp samples from luxury manufacturers.

We own a large Lexus, its very comfortable and is a bit smushy, but thats what large and comfortable means - it has a "sport+" button but it only makes it marginally less squishy - it's great for long trips. Good luck

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If you are aware of something, you start to see it everywhere. If it's not on your mental radar, you could be standing next to it and not register it.

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Ahem... It's on Nantucket.

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Anonymous wrote:Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

What family car with three rows of seats has style or luxury? I’m looking for a three row SUV currently and I want comfort. I’ve been looking at cars when I’m in a parking lot or garage and am seeing a lot of KIAs. The only one I’ve test drove so far is a Lexus SUV and it was smushy with no third row. I’m going to the Kia lot next.

Which Lexus did you drive? Look at the GX550, which I believe has 3 rows, or Toyota Land Cruiser. May also want to check out the larger LR Defender or Discovery. The Wagoneer has grown on me, too.

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Anonymous wrote:Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

What family car with three rows of seats has style or luxury? I’m looking for a three row SUV currently and I want comfort. I’ve been looking at cars when I’m in a parking lot or garage and am seeing a lot of KIAs. The only one I’ve test drove so far is a Lexus SUV and it was smushy with no third row. I’m going to the Kia lot next.

Which Lexus did you drive? Look at the GX550, which I believe has 3 rows, or Toyota Land Cruiser. May also want to check out the larger LR Defender or Discovery. The Wagoneer has grown on me, too.

Oh wait, just noticed you aren't looking for style or luxury but are focused on comfort...maybe try Tahoe or Pilot or Highlander or Explorer/Expedition, or, I guess, the Telluride

[Anonymous]

We looked at the Telluride, Highlander, Pilot, and Sorento when we were car shopping recently (we wanted a third row for carpooling, but with a small footprint). The Pilot felt cheap, and the Highlander was okay but only the highest most expensive model had all the features we wanted (I hate that about Toyota) and it had a $5K dealer markup and 3 month wait period, but we needed a car immediately, so we were down to the Sorento and Telluride. The Telluride was probably a better fit since the 3rd row is bigger, but it felt outdated compared to the Sorento which was recently refreshed, plus we could get a plug in Sorento for cheaper than a regular Hybrid, so that sealed the deal. I definitely see the appeal if you need a usable 3rd row though, it feels like luxury compared to the Highlander and Pilot.

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Anonymous wrote:We looked at the Telluride, Highlander, Pilot, and Sorento when we were car shopping recently (we wanted a third row for carpooling, but with a small footprint). The Pilot felt cheap, and the Highlander was okay but only the highest most expensive model had all the features we wanted (I hate that about Toyota) and it had a $5K dealer markup and 3 month wait period, but we needed a car immediately, so we were down to the Sorento and Telluride. The Telluride was probably a better fit since the 3rd row is bigger, but it felt outdated compared to the Sorento which was recently refreshed, plus we could get a plug in Sorento for cheaper than a regular Hybrid, so that sealed the deal. I definitely see the appeal if you need a usable 3rd row though, it feels like luxury compared to the Highlander and Pilot.

I think you hit the nail on the head "it feels like luxury compared to the Highlander and Pilot." The Telluride only feels like luxury compared to similar vehicles, not compared to actual luxury cars... no wrong answer, just depends on budget and what you want.

[Anonymous]

I have two KIAs. People come up in parking lots to ask me if I like them. They are now 3 and 5 and have had no issues.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Friend has Telluride, I've been in it many times. It's a fine car for what it is. The "Rich" folks that own them just don't care about cars, they see them as transportation from A to B with room for stuff. I have friends like that, can afford a brand new Porsche, but drive a 4Runner - they just don't care at all. People that actually like driving/cars would never choose a Telluride if they had the money for something nicer, it just does not have the luxury, style, driving capability, etc... sorry to ruin it for you, but those are just the facts.

What family car with three rows of seats has style or luxury? I’m looking for a three row SUV currently and I want comfort. I’ve been looking at cars when I’m in a parking lot or garage and am seeing a lot of KIAs. The only one I’ve test drove so far is a Lexus SUV and it was smushy with no third row. I’m going to the Kia lot next.

It all depends on your budget. A friend has an X7, captains chairs and a third row... he really likes it, can go fast or slow and is pretty comfortable. I assume that Benz GLS or GLE are also pretty comfortable, though the 3 row GLE looses most trunk. Some aspect of style are the color choice. If you go Benz or BMW (or most luxury barns really), you can order the model from the factory with the features and color that you like - making the vehicle mores distinctive. This can be done with the cheaper versions as well as the more exp samples from luxury manufacturers.

We own a large Lexus, its very comfortable and is a bit smushy, but thats what large and comfortable means - it has a "sport+" button but it only makes it marginally less squishy - it's great for long trips. Good luck

Our Lexus GX 550 has a third row, is comfy but also feels sporty-ish