Need A Cool Dog Hauler That's Not A Boring Crossover! What Car Should I Buy? - Jalopnik

Jalopnik’s “What Car Should I Buy?” scenario follows Ryan and his wife from Nashville, who adopted retired racing greyhounds and need a vehicle that can carry two 80-lb dogs comfortably. Their earlier attempt at a cheap dog hauler—a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander—didn’t work due to multiple oil leaks, and the van is at the end of its useful life. Ryan wants to trade his 2018 Mercedes-AMG C43 sedan for a roomy, non-boring daily driver, while his wife refuses to drive anything bigger than a Mini Cooper, even a Clubman. With a budget up to $70,000 and occasional visits from nieces and nephews, they want practical space plus “enthusiast” appeal.