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Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
I'm, as they say, "moving in a different direction", than most contributors on this thread, I think.
Out there doing it best I can.
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What does anyone think about the Dodge Magnum, a classy low slung ride with power and room for guns and dogs? Out of production and a cult vehicle of the future. Someone besides you certainly did I actually have a gun vault in my storage unit made for a Dodge Magnum that turned out too small for my use.
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On the subject of hunting rigs, my first was a Jeep Cherokee. It was followed by a Suburban with a custom drawer unit purchased off craigslist, now replaced by a Tahoe with a custom drawer I made myself.
I miss the room of the Suburban and when the Tahoe wears out I will go back to a Suburban, but that won't be for 100k or so.
I found I liked the cloth seats with covers better because I let the dogs up front with me alot and the leather seats get tornup easily or so mine did
I also find a heated drivers seat critically important
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....The only break out SUV I saw was the new GM Traverse. A little wider, more spacious, but down sized from a Tahoe or Envoy. The UpCountry trim package was pretty great, but the 3rd row seating was stupid.... How about taking a look at the new Cadillac XT7 if you like the platform. It should scoot and corner pretty good. My wife drives a current version of the Traverse. It does just fine and that last row of seats folds down to a fairly usable load up space, but it's the exact reason I know I wouldn't get real tickled about counting on it regularly off road. For a more pedestrian ride, I've seen SUV Subaru's do a nice job, but you ain't gonna wow anyone at the country club. Maybe, post up a picture of snow donuts when you get the new shooting brake.
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I'm serious with this question ..... are you guys serious about spending the bucks necessary to buy a new SUV to trash with dogs and mud and blood and such? A new Cadillac ? Really?
SRH
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Hell no Stan - get a used one. Something with the bugs well worked out of it.
I am partial to the Volvo V90, as it harkens back to the P1800 Estate car. I drove the AMG last week, but I cannot see the corners, which bothers me. No offense intended but the V-90 with 2WD is quite obsolete... even more so than the P1800ES (or P183 as we in the Volvo business are accustomed to referring to that model.) Any of the AWD Volvos with a bit more ground clearance (except the XC90) are just about perfect - that is to say 2001 and later XC-70's, the 2010 and later XC-60 (which I currently haul dog and gear and extra people to and from shooting/hunting grounds with) are ideal for field use and afford good comfort.
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I'm serious with this question ..... are you guys serious about spending the bucks necessary to buy a new SUV to trash with dogs and mud and blood and such? A new Cadillac ? Really?
SRH It's just fun Stan. Previous page, I was thinking stick with a pickup. CZ said he's moving in a different direction. He wants a road vehicle, a thousand mile a day pavement eater. Yup really for me, I can't see myself with a 'shooting brake', unless it's a rental for a few days. I did once get a later fee added on for something about excessive clean up. Heck, cback says leather is easy to clean up. Better someone else than me, nooo thanks.
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Mine's a white 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4wd, raised 3", roof mounted spare, grill guard, and Wrangler Duratrac's. Something's growing in one of the body seams...
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DAM16SXS- I'm thinking of the V90 Cross country model.
I liked the walnut trim, choices on the leather, vibrating seats, the over all Swedish styling.
Stan- I'm talking exclusively about shooting, not hunting. Preserves, gun clubs, golf courses, resorts, etc. Slush and snow, ski trips, that sort of thing.
Long drives to wherever I'm meeting other folks.
I have other vehicles for dirty pursuits.
Out there doing it best I can.
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The original question was a shooting brake. Not an off road capable 4WD
It's a British concept - a vehicle capable of transporting a shooter and limited gear to a shoot. Not onto the logging roads of Iron county in the UP
My 4Runner is a hunting vehicle sometimes. And a long distance in foul weather travel vehicle
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