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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 8:59 AM
Need new vehicle, doesn't have to be fancy. It does need to be an SUV or hatchback with a back that is large enough to fit a couple of suitcases with a 60 lb. dog, as well as a second row of seats that can hold a baby carrier. But can't be too big since we have to parallel park on the street. So in other words bigger than a Honda CRV/Toyota RAV 4, smaller than a Yukon/Explorer.

Suggestions?
Jun 27, 2013 8:59am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:03 AM
Working at a Chrysler dealer, the Dodge Journeys have been a pretty solid smaller suv. So are the Grand Cherokee or Wranglers. I have a 4 door Jeep Wrangler and wouldn't trade it for anyting. Love it. I guess it all depends on your price range.
Jun 27, 2013 9:03am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:03 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;1463679 wrote:Need new vehicle, doesn't have to be fancy. It does need to be an SUV or hatchback with a back that is large enough to fit a couple of suitcases with a 60 lb. dog, as well as a second row of seats that can hold a baby carrier. But can't be too big since we have to parallel park on the street. So in other words bigger than a Honda CRV/Toyota RAV 4, smaller than a Yukon/Explorer.

Suggestions?
What's your price? If money isn't a huge concern i'd say an X5. Has the option for 3rd row seating, comfortable, and pretty quick depending on the engine you get. My brother in law has one and it's a lot of fun to drive and has tons of room. Not to mention it's a BMW so it has lots of options, very cool car.
Jun 27, 2013 9:03am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 9:08 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1463682 wrote:What's your price? If money isn't a huge concern i'd say an X5. Has the option for 3rd row seating, comfortable, and pretty quick depending on the engine you get. My brother in law has one and it's a lot of fun to drive and has tons of room. Not to mention it's a BMW so it has lots of options, very cool car.
X5 is too big - a big issue is the parking thing. Even the X3 might be a little too big. We need something with a lot of indoor space, but not much outdoor space.

I really, really don't want to get a minivan.
Jun 27, 2013 9:08am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:11 AM
Whatever you do, NO MINIVAN!!! Although the new T/C and Grand Caravans are freaking sweet, I just take one off the lot when I need one!!!!
Jun 27, 2013 9:11am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:13 AM
Ford Edge
Jun 27, 2013 9:13am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:14 AM
My friend has a Mitsubishi Outlander and loves it. More of a Compact SUV style
Jeep Compass are also nice..

Look at Compact SUV

I think you live in NY or Chicago right.. parking is a problem with bigger SUV
I know when I go to Chicago in my extended cab truck it's a bitch to park... We make the trip early in the morning so we get to Chicago when people are leaving for work to get a place to park on the street..
Jun 27, 2013 9:14am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:15 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;1463686 wrote:X5 is too big - a big issue is the parking thing. Even the X3 might be a little too big. We need something with a lot of indoor space, but not much outdoor space.

I really, really don't want to get a minivan.
I have a Nissan Rogue. It has a 360 cam and is easy as hell to parallel park. No 3rd row seating but the space in the back holds a lot. Decent gas milage too, getting about 25mph highway. It's not fast by any means but it's a smooth ride and handles well.
Jun 27, 2013 9:15am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 9:16 AM
What's the wheelbase/length on the Edge? I know that it has a great reputation but isn't it about the same size of the X5? We'd like to keep the length in the 170-180 inch range. Otherwise parking is going to be a nightmare, it already is with our piece of crap company car.
Jun 27, 2013 9:16am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:16 AM
The Honda Pilot's are pretty nice, and have a 3rd row of seats you can fold down. Might be too large for your purpose tho, but comes standard with backup camera which would help.
Jun 27, 2013 9:16am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:17 AM
Belly35;1463692 wrote:My friend has a Mitsubishi Outlander and loves it. More of a Compact SUV style
Jeep Compass are also nice..

Look at Compact SUV

I think you live in NY or Chicago right.. parking is a problem with bigger SUV
I know when I go to Chicago in my extended cab truck it's a bitch to park... We make the trip early in the morning so we get to Chicago when people are leaving for work to get a place to park on the street..
As far as I know, Mitsubishi has fallen off the map. I wouldn't buy a car from a company that's focusing on alternative energy cars.

Jeep Compass = POS.
Jun 27, 2013 9:17am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:19 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1463698 wrote:As far as I know, Mitsubishi has fallen off the map. I wouldn't buy a car from a company that's focusing on alternative energy cars.

Jeep Compass = POS.
I agree w/ the Compass, we have nothing but issues w/ that SH## bomb!! Jeep really jacked that one up!
Jun 27, 2013 9:19am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:19 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;1463694 wrote:What's the wheelbase/length on the Edge? I know that it has a great reputation but isn't it about the same size of the X5? We'd like to keep the length in the 170-180 inch range. Otherwise parking is going to be a nightmare, it already is with our piece of crap company car.
184 inches.

the new Escape is a mini Edge.. it's in the 170's length
Jun 27, 2013 9:19am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 9:22 AM
^^^

184 is really pushing it, I'm having trouble with our crap company car which is around 160, I'll see if we can test drive an Escape.
Jun 27, 2013 9:22am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:22 AM
Also - Mazda CX5. We had a 2003 Mazda 6 and put 275K on it in 7 years. They're great cars and super reliable.

Jun 27, 2013 9:22am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:24 AM
For cheap hatchbacks I'd look at the Mazda 3 and Honda Fit
Jun 27, 2013 9:24am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:27 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;1463701 wrote:^^^

184 is really pushing it, I'm having trouble with our crap company car which is around 160, I'll see if we can test drive an Escape.
My truck is 247 inches. I'm guessing I'd have a hard time finding a space there huh? lol
Jun 27, 2013 9:27am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 9:30 AM
You'd take up the entire block.

My wife used to drive a Mazda CX-9. They don't even sell it outside of North America because it is so large. I hate parallel parking anyway, I almost failed my driver's test in a Honda Civic.
Jun 27, 2013 9:30am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:36 AM
Toyota Highlander?
Jun 27, 2013 9:36am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:36 AM
Our company has GMC Terrains and whatever the Chevy crossovers are called...they don't seem too awful big although, they don't have 3rd row seating
Jun 27, 2013 9:36am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:41 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1463708 wrote:My truck is 247 inches. I'm guessing I'd have a hard time finding a space there huh? lol
Good contribution.
Jun 27, 2013 9:41am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:42 AM
Toyota 4 Runner sounds like your best fit....looks, reliability and it's a Toyota.

Mazda has a sharp looking vehicle maybe in your size range.
Jun 27, 2013 9:42am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jun 27, 2013 9:45 AM
CX-5? Looks like a great car but back-ordered. We need something by the end of July.
Jun 27, 2013 9:45am
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Jun 27, 2013 9:47 AM
TedSheckler;1463720 wrote:Good contribution.
already posted 3 times on this thread..

good reading ability.
Jun 27, 2013 9:47am
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