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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
May 21, 2010 10:48am
Our Buick (I admit we had a Buick) bit the big one this morning. Nice job GM, after 70000 miles.
We're shopping this weekend, wife wants a mid-level SUV....needs to carry a young child and a 40 lb dog. Options are:
Acura MDX (wife's pick)
Toyota Highlander
Nissan Pathfinder
Ford Explorer
Anything else? I'm not going above those makes, it isn't worth it IMO, but we're open to other suggestions.
No GM.
We're shopping this weekend, wife wants a mid-level SUV....needs to carry a young child and a 40 lb dog. Options are:
Acura MDX (wife's pick)
Toyota Highlander
Nissan Pathfinder
Ford Explorer
Anything else? I'm not going above those makes, it isn't worth it IMO, but we're open to other suggestions.
No GM.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 21, 2010 10:50am
Totally ignoring ALL your stipulations:
Chevy Corsica
or
Chrysler Lebaron
You can't go wrong.
Chevy Corsica
or
Chrysler Lebaron
You can't go wrong.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
May 21, 2010 10:51am
Thanks Michael Scott.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
May 21, 2010 10:55am
honda pilot or CRV whichever you like better.
same chassis as the MDX just cheaper and with less features.
same chassis as the MDX just cheaper and with less features.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
May 21, 2010 10:56am
Jeep
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 21, 2010 10:56am
He drives a Sebring.Manhattan Buckeye wrote: Thanks Michael Scott.
I'd go with the Explorer from that list. If I were to get a Ford SUV, though, it would be an Edge or Flex. The Flex is the GOAT SUV.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
May 21, 2010 10:57am
Definitely the Acura out of those choices.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
May 21, 2010 10:58am
2nd the Honda Pilot.....I've had 2 of them and they are outstanding cars.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
May 21, 2010 10:59am
K5 Blazer
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
May 21, 2010 11:01am
I have an edge and don't recommend it.
you won't like the space once you put 2 adults and a kid in it and try to haul anything that's not shaped perfectly. there are some hellacious blind spots in that car. worst i've ever driven. the brakes are loose (if that's the right word) you have to mash them to get almost any response.
you won't like the space once you put 2 adults and a kid in it and try to haul anything that's not shaped perfectly. there are some hellacious blind spots in that car. worst i've ever driven. the brakes are loose (if that's the right word) you have to mash them to get almost any response.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
May 21, 2010 11:01am
Scarlet Buckeye, you are probably right. It isn't even 11 o'clock and I've got two calls from the Acura dealership. I can't even get my work done and walk the dog without all of this. I will say her TSX has been a strong vehicle. For a 4-banger it had some pick-up.
kritzell
Posts: 257
May 21, 2010 11:05am
Pilot/MDX. They are the best Mid SUV's on the market. Here's a comparison.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/08q4/2009_honda_pilot_vs._ford_flex_and_four_other_crossovers-comparison_tests
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/08q4/2009_honda_pilot_vs._ford_flex_and_four_other_crossovers-comparison_tests
fiction
Posts: 347
May 21, 2010 11:06am
lexus rx 450h. much better fuel efficiency, and i personally prefer the styling.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 21, 2010 11:14am
Agreed. Based on the choice the Acura MDX is the route we would probably go.
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griddad
Posts: 9
May 21, 2010 12:06pm
try the new Honda Accord CrossTour,,it is built here in Ohio at the East Liberty Auto Plant,other models that are built in Ohio by Honda are the Accord,CRV,Element and the Acura TL & RDX also coming this fall will be the new Acura TSX sport wagon.The Puilot and MDX are built at Hondas factory in Alabama.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
May 21, 2010 12:09pm
Any love for the Explorer? I'm happy to drive a Ford, my first vehicle was a 1986 V-8 Bronco, drove like the truck that it was but it got me 150,000 miles with only one transmission replacement.
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Drums of War
Posts: 356
May 21, 2010 12:11pm
My folks bought one of the re-designed Equinox last fall and they love it. Drives great, and is just right size wise. The dealers were having a hard time keeping them in inventory. It is probably a bit better now.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
May 21, 2010 12:26pm
I've got a Nissan Murano and I love it. More of a crossover than SUV, but it has more room than it looks (plus the back seats go down). Very comfortable, and drives awesome.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 21, 2010 1:35pm
Equinox is pretty nice, the old lady loves hers.
ManO'War
Posts: 1,420
May 21, 2010 1:50pm
Is that Jon Voight's LeBaron???gorocks99 wrote:
Chrysler Lebaron
You can't go wrong.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
May 21, 2010 1:59pm
Subaru Forrester.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 21, 2010 2:01pm
Anything Honda.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
May 21, 2010 2:07pm
Ford Flex Fo Sho
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Shane Falco
Posts: 440
May 21, 2010 2:15pm
Need to revise the list!
2011 Camaro!
The kid will fit, get rid of the mutt!
2011 Camaro!
The kid will fit, get rid of the mutt!
Chesapeake
Posts: 1,603
May 21, 2010 4:15pm
All four are a turd bucket.Manhattan Buckeye wrote: Our Buick (I admit we had a Buick) bit the big one this morning. Nice job GM, after 70000 miles.
We're shopping this weekend, wife wants a mid-level SUV....needs to carry a young child and a 40 lb dog. Options are:
Acura MDX (wife's pick)
Toyota Highlander
Nissan Pathfinder
Ford Explorer
Anything else? I'm not going above those makes, it isn't worth it IMO, but we're open to other suggestions.
No GM.
Saying no GM is like begging to stand beside the road.
Front ends on Fords will come apart without warning and will end your day.