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Small/Mid-Sized SUV's (1 Viewer)

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Looking for recommendations for small to Mid-Sized SUV's, something in the $15,000 - $20,000 range.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 
I'm looking myself and I've been looking at the Nissan Moreno, Mazda CR7/9, Honda Pilot, and Chevy Traverse.

 
I bought my wife a Ford Escape in December 2004. Its the only vehicle we didn't trade in after 3 years.

 
Maybe a little more expensive than you're looking for but I've been driving a Subaru Outback from Zipcar lately and it's pretty nice.

 
I bought a Kia Sportage in July, brand new 4wd, but it was an 08 so I got it for under 15k. It's an awesome car if you don't care about all the bells and whistles(no leather seats, etc.). It does have a number of features that were important to me. Easy folding back seats for cargo loading. Back window opening separately from the rear tailgate, etc. It has been a pleasure to drive in good and bad weather. I would certainly recommend it for the price range that you are looking.

 
AcerFC said:
Christo said:
Maybe a little more expensive than you're looking for but I've been driving a Subaru Outback from Zipcar lately and it's pretty nice.
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shadyridr said:
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...amp;hl=forester
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I have a Forrester and love itWe also have a mini van

I was able to get my Forrester for 18,500 using fighting chance. Got it from Manfredi on Staten Island (is that where you looked shady)
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Manfredi doesnt have a Subaru store anymore. I got it from Staten Island Subaru which Im sure is the same shop with a different name now.
 
Ok, time to bump this thread (maybe).

We have had the purchase of a mid sized SUV or crossover on our minds since the birth of our daughter. In general, we were thinking maybe a year or two down the road. However, my wifes Pontiac Grand Prix may need some major work on it and instead of throwing money into that crap car that I hate... we will buy the SUV.

So, looking for feedback and thoughts.

Her criteria is that it must be big enough in the back to fit a stroller and an 85 pound Goldendoodle. It has to be rated high for safety. It can not be too big of a SUV as she does not like driving my F-150 because it is 'too big'.

I would like to get more MPG out of it but that is secondary. Other than that, bang for the buck, reliability and something we would like for a good 5-8 years.

The Explorer is high on our 'pre' list (basically just ones we have noticed one way or the other like seeing on the road or a friend has it) as is the Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Mazda CX-9, and Nissan Armada. I want to take a look at the Hyundai Veracruz but really have not seen them on the road or know of anyone but I have been very high on Hyundai in general recently.

 
Armada is hardly a small/mid size SUV. Pretty big - 3rd row seating. V-8 is the only option. Plus, you are looking at 50K or more with decent options new.

My wife has been eyeing this one up for a while now.

 
If you are going with the Pilot, or 4-runner or even the Chevy's listed, you will be buying extremely used at the 15-20K price range.

If price isn't an issue I would go with the Pilot.

 
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'Fishboy said:
Armada is hardly a small/mid size SUV. Pretty big - 3rd row seating. V-8 is the only option. Plus, you are looking at 50K or more with decent options new. My wife has been eyeing this one up for a while now.
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Yea, it is pretty big but my sister had one and my wife liked it. For whatever reason it did not seem 'too big' for her. :shrug:
 
'Wingnut said:
4runner. Roomy enough for your stuff, not as big as an F150, decent MPG, reliable as they come.
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4Runners are pretty pricey aren't they? I have not really put a lot of thought into them as my perception is that you are not getting a lot of bang for buck. Am I wrong?
 
Love the look of the new Durangos.

Look like they scaled them down a bit (unlike the 4Runner which looks like it got bigger).

 
I have a 2010 forester and its by far the best vehicle ive ever owned.

It's roomy (I'm 6'3" and fat), amazing in the upstate NY snow and not terrible on gas either. Also liked that it didn't seem to have as many blind spots as the Rav-4 or CRV.

 
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'yellowdog said:
'Chadstroma said:
'yellowdog said:
I will sell you a 2008 Chrysler Aspen for $20,000.
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I know nothing about Aspen. Actually never even heard of it. To be honest, Chrysler scares the heck out of me. How many miles?
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43,xxx miles. It has the Hemi V8, which can get around 20MPG highway, but not so good around town. It really is a nice vehicle. I want to sell it to get a truck.
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More miles than I am looking for. Since this will be the Mommymobile, I am looking for better MPG than power.
 
'KiddLattimer said:
I have a 2010 forester and its by far the best vehicle ive ever owned. It's roomy (I'm 6'3" and fat), amazing in the upstate NY snow and not terrible on gas either. Also liked that it didn't seem to have as many blind spots as the Rav-4 or CRV.
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I am going to guess my wife is not going to like the looks but I will add that to the 'give a look to' list.
 
Any feedback on the Audi Q5 and Q7? My wife actually would love a A6 but for our needs this vehicle needs to have the back cargo area. I have been intrigued by the TDI which they have in the Q7. (would have liked the TDI in the Q5)

I am not even sure that the TDI makes sense as is diesel costs more for the couple of MPG more.

But, since my wife likes Audi I guess it is worth looking at.

 
Just bought a Kia Soul. Perfect for around town....very safe, and awesome gas mileage

 
We got a Highlander Hybrid about 6 months ago. Aside from having all four wheels stolen from it in our driveway over the weekend, we love it. We get decent gas mileage (25-26 MPG, but can hit 28-29 on a tank depending on how/where we drive).

 
I've done a lot of research in this market and decided to go with a Ford Flex. Not in the same class as the small SUV, but it's exactly what we are looking for. Now that we've narrowed our search down to what we want, just need to find one and make the plunge!

 
'Keerock said:
I have a Dodge Journey and I love it...
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I'm traveling on business right now and am driving a brand new Journey (6 miles on it) and I really like it so far. I will be in the market for something similar in the net 6 months to a year so I started reading about them this afternoon. How long have you had it? I've read a lot of reviews that quite often it won't start. I've also read that the gas mileage isn't as advertised (19/25) and tires need to be replaced at 15-20,000. Have you had any issues at all?
 
I have owned an Acura RDX for over 3 years and love it. I think it is a much better car (especially when you factor in maintenance costs) than my last vehicle a MB ML 320.

 
'kaso said:
I've done a lot of research in this market and decided to go with a Ford Flex. Not in the same class as the small SUV, but it's exactly what we are looking for. Now that we've narrowed our search down to what we want, just need to find one and make the plunge!
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I wanted to look at the Flex but my wife does not like how it looks. So, not an option. The Edge is very interesting to me.
 
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