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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 8:59am
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?
Suggestions?
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Jun 27, 2013 9:03am
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 27, 2013 9:03am
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.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?
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 9:08am
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.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.
I really, really don't want to get a minivan.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Jun 27, 2013 9:11am
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!!!!
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 27, 2013 9:13am
Ford Edge
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 27, 2013 9:14am
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..
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..
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 27, 2013 9:15am
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.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.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 9:16am
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.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jun 27, 2013 9:16am
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 27, 2013 9:17am
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.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..
Jeep Compass = POS.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Jun 27, 2013 9:19am
I agree w/ the Compass, we have nothing but issues w/ that SH## bomb!! Jeep really jacked that one up!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.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 27, 2013 9:19am
184 inches.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.
the new Escape is a mini Edge.. it's in the 170's length
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 9:22am
^^^
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.
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 27, 2013 9:22am
Also - Mazda CX5. We had a 2003 Mazda 6 and put 275K on it in 7 years. They're great cars and super reliable.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jun 27, 2013 9:24am
For cheap hatchbacks I'd look at the Mazda 3 and Honda Fit
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 27, 2013 9:27am
My truck is 247 inches. I'm guessing I'd have a hard time finding a space there huh? lolManhattan 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.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 9:30am
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.
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.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 27, 2013 9:36am
Toyota Highlander?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 27, 2013 9:36am
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
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jun 27, 2013 9:41am
Good contribution.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
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 27, 2013 9:42am
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.
Mazda has a sharp looking vehicle maybe in your size range.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 27, 2013 9:45am
CX-5? Looks like a great car but back-ordered. We need something by the end of July.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 27, 2013 9:47am
already posted 3 times on this thread..TedSheckler;1463720 wrote:Good contribution.
good reading ability.
said_aouita
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Jun 27, 2013 1:02pm
