VW Atlas

[scott43]

Anybody got intel? Thanks!

 

[Philpug]

Anybody got intel? Thanks!

Small gas tank for the size of the vehicle means a short range.

 

[scott43]

Small gas tank for the size of the vehicle means a short range.

So the Outback 3.6 seems to have a range of about 350 miles. Better worse?

 

[scott43]

I feel like I'm living another thread. Seems the Korean kids are out. Explorer, Highlander, Pilot is the target.

 

[Ogg]

The one person I know that owns one hates it. For reference he was coming from a Volvo V90 with some modifications including a bigger turbo and the other vehicle in the household is a BMW 3 series coupe.

 

[scott43]

The one person I know that owns one hates it. For reference he was coming from a Volvo V90 with some modifications including a bigger turbo and the other vehicle in the household is a BMW 3 series coupe.

I mean, it's a big ass panzer, but this is just family transport. Minivans are off the list.....

 

[scott43]

Would you buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee??

 

[Ogg]

I mean, it's a big ass panzer, but this is just family transport. Minivans are off the list.....

IMO, family transport means rock solid reliable which, IMO, doesn't go with a VW Atlas.

 

[Ogg]

Would you buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee??

No.

 

[scott43]

No.

I agree..

 

[scott43]

IMO, family transport means rock solid reliable which, IMO, doesn't go with a VW Atlas.

So what next? Biggest box not a minivan. Pilot? Full size is not practical at this time. Ministry of finance...

 

[Ogg]

So what next? Biggest box not a minivan. Pilot? Full size is not practical at this time. Ministry of finance...

Don't ask me. I've been driving a 3+ ton beast for close to 2 decades and will always recommend going big. IMO, if you want to go big don't do it half way. Tahoe/Yukon or Suburban/Yukon EXT if you need really big. If you're a Ford guy you could do an Expedition.

 

[scott43]

Don't ask me. I've been driving a 3+ ton beast for close to 2 decades and will always recommend going big. IMO, if you want to go big don't do it half way. Tahoe/Yukon or Suburban/Yukon EXT if you need really big. If you're a Ford guy you could do an Expedition.

Love the suburban. Maybe I'll sell a kid..

 

[Ogg]

Love the suburban. Maybe I'll sell a kid..

Then you probably would't need a Suburban.

 

[Philpug]

IMO, if you want to go big don't do it half way.

I have to agree with this. Mid size SUV's have the space of a small SUV and the economy of a large one.

 

[jtrain]

Actually, I bought a 2018 Atlas, new. Would be a great family ski car, but… tons of electronic glitches. Airbag, air conditioning control, collision avoidance, premature battery failure. While most of the problems are not going to leave you stranded, not the kind of vehicle I am really comfortable with taking to a remote location.
On the bright side, it is really roomy. We had 6 adults in there, comfortably, driving from Napa to Northern Washington.

 

[tch]

Family transport calls for minivan. AWD is an option with Chrysler or Toyota. Ignore the American obsession with image and make the most practical and economical decision.

 

[Jack skis]

After driving my Audi Allroad off the road, and into 3' of nasty old snow, on the way from CB to Washington State I purchased a used 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport in Grand Junction, CO. A replacement car was necessary since the Allroad was gonna be held hostage in an auto body shop for some months due to parts shortages. Needed space for considerable "stuff" I was hauling including one pair of skis. AWD with 6cyl engine which gave me a bit over 20 mpg for the 1300 mile drive. Admittedly little time with the car but it was comfortable and handled well. I'd wondered about the Atlas since buying one for a granddaughter in need a couple of years ago. Hers worked well for her, two kids and 3 dogs. It was the original 3 row seat model. I'd have kept mine if I'd not had another Allroad (and a TT coupe) which I prefer to the Atlas due to size of the vehicle. I'm sure someone else will or may be enjoying the Cross Sport, don't know as I sold it to my Audi dealer, and have no idea where the car is now.

 

[oldschoolskier]

VW, Audi, Porsche, two things in common, surprisingly large inside compared to the outside (think Tartis) and all have electrical issues sooner or later.

As to GM or Ford, our friend that works in the Limo business swears by Ford (lower maintenance costs and problems) even though GM is more recognized.

 

[Andy Mink]

We looked at the Atlas but for the $$ the Palisade offered more, including a big warranty. Granted, we were kind if stuck for a vehicle at the time and didn't get to look around a lot. One thing I wish I had done was join a Facebook group for different vehicles. There you get the good, bad, and ugly, plus who's jacking prices and who isn't.