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I looked at both at the end of 2012. Went with the Jeep. Very happy.
Yankee23Fan
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I will throw a vote out there for an Acadia. Very very happy with it.
TheIronSheik
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I'm a huge fan of crossovers. GET ONE!!! 
Fat Nick
Footballguy
I've started looking as well. I have a 2008 Land Rover LR2 with 125K...and we just had our 1st kid...I figure I'll need another car in a year or two considering I put ~30K/year on it (2-3 years I barely drove it as I was taking the train into NYC, now I drive an hour each way).
Looked at the Grand Cherokee - Man, they've come a long way on those. They price anywhere from the high 20's up to like $60K!
The Diesel engine option is intriguing. No 3rd row of seats though...
My FIL has a fully-loaded Explorer. It's BIG. 3rd row of seats...all kinds of technology gadgets. Pretty nice.
I'm considering the Grand Cherokee, as well as a few others. The newly announced Land Rover Discovery Sport is essentially a repalcement for the LR2, only bigger, with a more fuel-efficient engine, and a 3rd row of seats. Tempting, but I'm not a fan of Land Rover service costs. I love the LR4, but it's so $$. Also curious how the upcoming Volvo SC90 prices out. Highlanders are very nice too...
Mid to full-size SUV's can really run the range in price from $30K - $70K+ Makes it hard to narrow sometimes.
Looked at the Grand Cherokee - Man, they've come a long way on those. They price anywhere from the high 20's up to like $60K!
The Diesel engine option is intriguing. No 3rd row of seats though...My FIL has a fully-loaded Explorer. It's BIG. 3rd row of seats...all kinds of technology gadgets. Pretty nice.
I'm considering the Grand Cherokee, as well as a few others. The newly announced Land Rover Discovery Sport is essentially a repalcement for the LR2, only bigger, with a more fuel-efficient engine, and a 3rd row of seats. Tempting, but I'm not a fan of Land Rover service costs. I love the LR4, but it's so $$. Also curious how the upcoming Volvo SC90 prices out. Highlanders are very nice too...
Mid to full-size SUV's can really run the range in price from $30K - $70K+ Makes it hard to narrow sometimes.
sublimeone
Footballguy
It always seems like Jeeps have low build quality
RhymesMcJuice
Footballguy
I would get a used Land Cruiser.
Wife drove an Explorer and she felt it was big. Just for the heck of it, told her to drive a Durango. Loved it. Took a trip with the family and got over 25MPG. Third row, Wifi loaded for less than an equally equipped Explorer. Check the reviews. Think you'll be surprised to see it rated higher in almost every publication.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I rode in a Taureq the other day and it was very nice.
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
It's true. I've seen him driving one.TheIronSheik said:I'm a huge fan of crossovers. GET ONE!!!
Fat Nick
Footballguy
If you can afford to put the gas in one, you can probably afford a new one...those things get like 13 MPG city...
Dentist
***Official FBG Dentist***
isn't the durango noticeably bigger than the Explorer?
I like the Durango, I think that's going to be my next SUV when my trailblazer dies, but it just seems odd that the explorer felt big but the durango is definitely bigger
Fat Nick
Footballguy
According to Edmunds.com, the Durango is 4" longer, but the Explorer is 3" wider. Nothing too substantial, but I'd think you'd feel width more than length to a point...I had a Durango rental and I liked it. The styling on the higher-end ones is pretty sweet. It's a far cry from the Dakota-based 1st Gen Durangos.
I will say that having driven the Durango and my FIL's Explorer, I'd agree with Payne's wife that the Explorer "felt" bigger, even though numbers would say they're similar in size. Must just be the styling and how it makes the vehicle look.
Hot Diggity Dog
Footballguy
I would look into the Ford Explorer with the EcoBoost engine. I have a F 150 with the EcoBoost engine and it is spectacular. Gas mileage and power when you need it.
Wrigley
Footballguy
Dentist
***Official FBG Dentist***
Problem with almost all of these non full size SUV's nowadays are that the towing capacity has been obliterated in favor of a "car like" ride because they aren't putting them on proper frames.
Even traditionally good SUV's like the explorer, Pathfinder, 4-Runner, and the Chevy/GM SUV's have both no v-8 option and decreased towing capacity from what they used to be.
If you have a decent size boat or haul a trailer around your options become INCREDIBLY limited.. the only decent ones are the Jeep/Dodge offerings and then you have to goto the premium models like Land Rover or VW or Mercedes or something to get a decent tow amount.
Even traditionally good SUV's like the explorer, Pathfinder, 4-Runner, and the Chevy/GM SUV's have both no v-8 option and decreased towing capacity from what they used to be.
If you have a decent size boat or haul a trailer around your options become INCREDIBLY limited.. the only decent ones are the Jeep/Dodge offerings and then you have to goto the premium models like Land Rover or VW or Mercedes or something to get a decent tow amount.
Ignoramus
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gmoney56
Footballguy
CHEF
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I purchased a Ford Flex about a year ago. I highly recommend it.
I know some people are put off by the so-called refrigerator on wheels look.
It personally reminds of the old woody styling.
There is a ton of room. You can get the Eco-Boost engine if you like but the Duratec V6 is more than adequate for my needs.
I got the AWD SEL version which include backup camera, automatic lift gate, BLISS blind spot system, heated seats, SYNC system, Multi-panel Vista roof, tow package and much more.
If you test drive one you will be sold.
Forgot to mention remote start.
I know some people are put off by the so-called refrigerator on wheels look.
It personally reminds of the old woody styling.
There is a ton of room. You can get the Eco-Boost engine if you like but the Duratec V6 is more than adequate for my needs.
I got the AWD SEL version which include backup camera, automatic lift gate, BLISS blind spot system, heated seats, SYNC system, Multi-panel Vista roof, tow package and much more.
If you test drive one you will be sold.
Forgot to mention remote start.
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5Rings
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I think I'm getting my wife one for Christmas...but I want the eccoboost engine. I have an F150 with EB engine and modded/tuned it hauls ###.
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Fat Nick
Footballguy
Those are kind of all over the place in terms of class. The X3 is a compact ute, though not as compact as the X1. ML350 is a full-size, or at least a mid-size. MDX is a full-size with a 3rd row of seats. Price wise, the ML350 is going to be considerably more most likley.
I will say that in looking at brands and such, I was impressed by Acrua's pricing. We got my wife a RDX right after the most recent re-design. It's a sharp car, and given the features, the price was really really impressive. I'd put the RDX in the same class as the X3, but we paid easily 10K less than a similarly equipped one. That said, I don't think the styling of the MDX works well. It kind of looks like a fat RDX. Just not a fan.
The X3 will likely feel very small compared to the other two, as it should. The X5 would be more of a direct comparison in terms of size. (and price with the ML350)
omahawildcat25
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I have a 2012 Kia Sorento SX AWD. I've been extremely happy so far.
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Joe T
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Joe T
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AhrnCityPahnder
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I imagine with the Ecoboost that's about the best large/comfy/go fast combo you're going to get under $50k.
I like the look on these too. But, they are pretty polarizing.
jamny
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Quez
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George Jefferson Airplane
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As far as retail value, most cars lose significant value when you drive them off the lot. The Acadia doesn't because it broke down before you could drive it off the lot. 
Fat Nick
Footballguy
I actually didn't know they still made these. They had CRAZY incentives on these a few years ago. I think they were like the highest dealer incentives at the time. I wonder if they lowered the MSRP or if that was just some kind of overstock? Was around the same time as the Toyota accelerator pedal thing, so maybe that was it.The people that I know that have them love them.Any FJ Cruiser owners up in here?
omahawildcat25
Footballguy
I'm sorry if they still do. Close second to the Aztek for one of the ugliest vehicles ever made.I actually didn't know they still made these. They had CRAZY incentives on these a few years ago. I think they were like the highest dealer incentives at the time. I wonder if they lowered the MSRP or if that was just some kind of overstock? Was around the same time as the Toyota accelerator pedal thing, so maybe that was it.The people that I know that have them love them.Any FJ Cruiser owners up in here?
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
No.I'm sorry if they still do. Close second to the Aztek for one of the ugliest vehicles ever made.I actually didn't know they still made these. They had CRAZY incentives on these a few years ago. I think they were like the highest dealer incentives at the time. I wonder if they lowered the MSRP or if that was just some kind of overstock? Was around the same time as the Toyota accelerator pedal thing, so maybe that was it.The people that I know that have them love them.Any FJ Cruiser owners up in here?
They still make them, but I'm looking for used.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Why's that? We love ours. Great SUV, fit and finish is excellent, the Sync system is awesome.
BroncoFreak_2K3
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Joe T
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glock
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