I know its a pipe dream, but I still dont see the issue, If it were a problem selling an upscaled version of a similar vehicle for around $70k then GM would not sell the rebadged tahoe for $70K by calling it an Escalad, and Ford wouldnt sell the rebadged Expedition for $70K by calling it a Navigator, Nissan Armada - Infinity QX56, Toyota Sequoia- Land Cruiser Etc. etc... Its obviously a proven business model, Dodge just needs to get back with with the program. But if they dont, at least I know Ive got other options now. And as far as reliability, who keeps a vehicle for more than 3yrs anymore anyways, boring!

 

Maybe they will come out with a SRT8 minivan. lol

 

I agree with fish on this one.
He appearently bought his truck with the intent of doing a lot of hauling and towing, thus his compromises led to the Durango. If your intent is a daily driver with frequent (?) appearences in the Stop Light Drags then your compromises would reflect that priority.
Friends of mine have often complained about the same thing. I respond with "Do you want a Mack or a 'Vette? Whatever . . . just don't bad-mouth the Mack for not being a 'Vette, and visa versa. OK? Settled?"

 

Why not look into the GL 450-550 or 63. All have the 3rd row and are quick.

 

This is seriously making me laugh. I have a vette and CTS-V for when I have the need for true speed. The DD is purely a daily driver and a means to get my azz to the ski slopes and pull a trailer now and then. I love my Rango and IMO it hauls a** for a 5000 pound beast. I don't even care about the 8 speed tranny because I hate the new headlights and tails so I wouldn't even buy a 14'.

 

Look into the Mercedes GL63. My friend had a R63 and that thing was incredibly fast.

http://cars.findthebest.com/q/4807/3...-Benz-GL63-AMG

"The seating capacity of the base model 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG is 7 passengers, and it is a 4-Door vehicle."

 

amen white r/t brother!
Steve

 

Bingo! Especially about the headlights.

 

Call me boring, but every car I've owned I've driven well past the last car pmt until the thing dies on me (then I donate it to a local charity). I have no idea what it's like to buy a new car every 3 to 5 years, etc. Love the diversity on this site!

 

Nice Gesture Husker...I drive em till they almost have no value left and they dont owe me anything. I did get 8K for my 01 D on a trade in on my 13, It was 12 yrs old with 80k Miles.
STEVE