Which premium CUV?

[jhnkvn]

Hmm.. I find the GLK pretty handsome for its class

Actually, among the choices, my top picks will be the GLK and the RX350. Unless you wanna pony up the extra for the Evoque, I'll still get the GLK first and foremost as it's a pointed star... and the RX350 because of practicality. Truth be told, I'm not fond of the RX350's center console. I've ridden in both after all and I think I still have the number of a Lexus' salesperson (who's quite pretty too) pero ayaw ko lang ipublish since baka cousin ni vinj mabuking pa ako..

Unfortunately, brand-new Range Rovers will be twice of your budget so that's out of the question unless you're willing to stretch it that big.

But if it was me with the amount of money (and trying to align with your goals), I'll purchase a LC200 nalang. If the wifey doesn't like to drive the big ones then the solution is quite simple -- get a driver. Not only will she appreciate it over the long run but you're also happy because you want one. Maintenance costs (and fuel costs) alone can compensate for the driver's wages unless your idea of a driver is a chauffeur in uniform ala Rolls Royce drivers. Because at the end of the day, space is always at a premium. If it isn't, long-wheelbase versions of S-class'es won't be outselling their regulars.