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My 2023 Lexus 300h would fit all your needs except for the dog crate. 43 mpg, quiet, comfortable, lots of safety features.
Have you considered a pickup truck? For long drives they're great due to their big comfy seats, spacious, they sit up high, they're relatively safe, and there are plenty of options within your budget. Add a camper top and you'll have more space than you can use (your dog would love it).
Problem: -I'm looking for a comfortable, safe, roomy, stress-free vehicle for trips from Indiana to Pennsylvania that my wife and I take eight-to-ten times each year. It's just over 700 miles each way, and we do it straight through in one day, with stops for restrooms, fuel, and food. It wouldn't be our at-home, around-town vehicle.Considerations: -I'm a life-long car guy. I've owned Lotus, BMW, Porsche, and a range of other driver-focused vehicles. I currently have a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and a Mazda CX-9 SUV. -We often haul our dog and her crate, along with bags for a week or so. At least three times a year we also take our two adult daughters and their stuff, too.-I'm 71 now. I haven't had an accident in 40 years, but there's no way I'm as "good" as I used to be. So I want a good technology package to help keep me out of trouble and help bail me out if I make a mistake.-While most of my fun cars haven't always been the most comfortable, I want a car for these trips that won't stress my mind or my body. That means controlled but compliant suspension, good-to-excellent noise insulation, good seats, etc. This is very important.-I'd prefer a vehicle with very good reliability and as-good-as-possible fuel economy. I also think that AWD is probably important as we travel through a wide range of weather and road conditions.-I'd also prefer a vehicle that feels "planted." You serious drivers know what I mean: a vehicle that doesn't float around, that feels connected and responsive.I know, this feels like it's one of those situations where I can have some of what I want, but those strengths bring other opposing weaknesses with them.I think the solution is likely an SUV or (horrors!) a high-end minivan. I am definitely willing to buy a pre-owned vehicle if it allows me to move into the solution I want within my budget, as long as it has the safety systems that have become prevalent over the past four or so years (adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, etc.).My budget is $50-$75k.Any suggestions? Thanks!
I have a Genesis GV80. It has been a fantastic car. Highway driving has been a breeze because of the Level II auto drive. To top it off... I bought the Advanced trim, and paid $61k out the door. Basically, it is a copy... the exterior was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who was the designer from Bently. The interior is a copy of Range Rover. The suspension work was done by Albert Biermann, former head of the M Division at BMW.In other words, they took the best of everything and rolled it up into this...
