LVSteve
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If you don't do too much serious off-roading, a Toyota Highlander might be a good choice.
Looking for a new vehicle
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You did not state the use it was for............
4x4 ...............high $$$ extra
Tow package .......... $$ extra
may need heavy radiator.....extra
SUV....... larger tires... $$ extra
mileage.......... medium
2 wheel drive............... best price range.
4-6 engine................... best mileage
elbow room may be minimal.
Good hunting.
4x4 ...............high $$$ extra
Tow package .......... $$ extra
may need heavy radiator.....extra
SUV....... larger tires... $$ extra
mileage.......... medium
2 wheel drive............... best price range.
4-6 engine................... best mileage
elbow room may be minimal.
Good hunting.
ChattanoogaPhil
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It kinda depends on what level of priority you put on each criteria.
If you really want five adults to ride comfortably in a vehicle, there's few better options than a minivan. The kids have a Chevy Tahoe and GMC Terrain, but if they're visiting and want to go to dinner or a trip to Florida, everyone wants to go in the wife's Toyota Sienna. It's super quiet, smooth, get an average of 23mpg, and has been trouble free for over 100k mi.
Of course the minivan isn't cool... and I think when folks talk about 'SUV" that's sometimes an overriding factor.
If you really want five adults to ride comfortably in a vehicle, there's few better options than a minivan. The kids have a Chevy Tahoe and GMC Terrain, but if they're visiting and want to go to dinner or a trip to Florida, everyone wants to go in the wife's Toyota Sienna. It's super quiet, smooth, get an average of 23mpg, and has been trouble free for over 100k mi.
Of course the minivan isn't cool... and I think when folks talk about 'SUV" that's sometimes an overriding factor.
Whatever you do get a 6 cylinder for smoothness, accelertaion and pulling power. The turbo 4 cylinders have decent power but they have expensive high speed, high heat parts and their longevity is probably reduced and repairs are really high. The non turbo 4 cylinder SUV's couldn't pull a greased string out of cat's butt.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Subaru = people mover that's it. But so far they are 200,000+ of flawless miles. They last me ten plus years. A safe car, that's dependable. Non turbo 32/34 mpg. Turbo 248hp 28 mpg.
Mustang = nice weather car. Stored for five months a year. V8 mileage who cares if we can afford it we can feed it.
Used Ferrari $30k excellent condition.
Just browsing. But the Subaru sounds good.
Mustang = nice weather car. Stored for five months a year. V8 mileage who cares if we can afford it we can feed it.
Used Ferrari $30k excellent condition.
Just browsing. But the Subaru sounds good.
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Leatherman-Cowboy
US Veteran
I have been in the Auto sales for 16 year's now, and would recommend the Ford Escape or Explorer. Plus it's made in the USA.
Thank you,
Thank you,
HereSinceTheLongHunters
Member
I've had excellent experience with Chevy Suburbans, Subaru and Toyota trucks. A 4Runner, quad-cab Taco or Subaru Outback would give you reliable utility with good mpg and strong resale.
LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
In 2002 I purchased a new Buick Le Sabre for my wife. She drove it for 10 years, and other than routine maintenance I don't think I ever spent $500 on that car. Plenty of room for 5 adults, huge trunk, and 29-31MPG highway.
In 2004 I purchased a new Ford F150 XLT SuperCab 4X4 for myself. Drove it for 11 years, with some rough duty along the way. Averaged 15MPG around town, 18-19MPG highway (V8 and 4WD), towed a 6000 lb. trailer over 2000 miles. Again, other than routine maintenance I never spent over about $500 on that truck during 160K miles of ownership.
In 2012 I purchased a Nissan Murano SE AWD for my wife. Plenty of room for 5 adults. All wheel drive made Colorado winters easier to deal with. Very little to report on maintenance issues. About 27-28MPG highway, around 18MPG in town. 3.5L V6 provides performance that is quite impressive.
In 2015 I purchased a new Nissan Altima 2.5 SE for my wife. Before the first break-in oil change it made a 600 mile road trip with 43.4 MPG. Plenty of room for 5 adults, a trunk large enough for the body and all the evidence, and performance that will set you back in the seat.
Recently sold the F150 and I am now driving the wife's old Nissan Murano AWD. I like it a lot. Took a 1500 mile road trip last month with no problems and 27MPG overall in snow, ice, interstates, and secondary roads.
I will recommend any of these, and I would be happy to live with any that I have had for the rest of my life. Three different makers, four fine automobiles. All I gave any of them was good regular maintenance.
In 2004 I purchased a new Ford F150 XLT SuperCab 4X4 for myself. Drove it for 11 years, with some rough duty along the way. Averaged 15MPG around town, 18-19MPG highway (V8 and 4WD), towed a 6000 lb. trailer over 2000 miles. Again, other than routine maintenance I never spent over about $500 on that truck during 160K miles of ownership.
In 2012 I purchased a Nissan Murano SE AWD for my wife. Plenty of room for 5 adults. All wheel drive made Colorado winters easier to deal with. Very little to report on maintenance issues. About 27-28MPG highway, around 18MPG in town. 3.5L V6 provides performance that is quite impressive.
In 2015 I purchased a new Nissan Altima 2.5 SE for my wife. Before the first break-in oil change it made a 600 mile road trip with 43.4 MPG. Plenty of room for 5 adults, a trunk large enough for the body and all the evidence, and performance that will set you back in the seat.
Recently sold the F150 and I am now driving the wife's old Nissan Murano AWD. I like it a lot. Took a 1500 mile road trip last month with no problems and 27MPG overall in snow, ice, interstates, and secondary roads.
I will recommend any of these, and I would be happy to live with any that I have had for the rest of my life. Three different makers, four fine automobiles. All I gave any of them was good regular maintenance.
we have had good luck with Toyota and a lot of them are built right here
BigBill
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When my kids were small I got my misses a suburban v20 4x4. Safety first.
She wasn't happy at first but the comfort on vacation was unmatched.
Today the kids are pushing 40's. It's me time now.
I'm not a dressy kind of guy. I looked at a Cadillac but it's like putting Jed Clampet in one. My Tennessee tuxedo just doesn't fit in at fancy restaurants too. Lol.
She wasn't happy at first but the comfort on vacation was unmatched.
Today the kids are pushing 40's. It's me time now.
I'm not a dressy kind of guy. I looked at a Cadillac but it's like putting Jed Clampet in one. My Tennessee tuxedo just doesn't fit in at fancy restaurants too. Lol.
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Skeptic 9c
Member
Look at an off lease Nissan Xterra. Rough ride, but tough.
Geoff
Who bought a new Subaru Outback after the accident...mass I want MASS!
Geoff
Who bought a new Subaru Outback after the accident...mass I want MASS!
Rastoff
US Veteran
A real Ferrari? I'd have to see that one.
And they have had the leading safety rating for many years. The build a solid boron rod in both front posts of every Subaru for your safety.
27 Man
Member
In 2001 we bought a new Toyota Avalon. It has 155,000 miles on it now. No issues ever with it. Mother in law drives it now. In 2006 I bought a new Tundra and have 80,000 on it. Never an issue with it either. In 2011 we bought a new Lexus ES350 and have 54,000 on it now. Same story. No problems. Buy Toyota.
Leatherman-Cowboy
US Veteran
Ouch.
No thumbs up for any domestic auto?
Thank you
No thumbs up for any domestic auto?
Thank you
I'm in big time agreement.....
I really agree with this. Don't get an engine that has to work too hard. I consider this so important that I would sacrifice some mileage.
PS: You are lucky in that you have a really wide variety of vehicles to choose from and many of them are very good mechanically. I got a Dodge Caravan (V6) that's been hauling 7 people around constantly for 10 years.
PPS: They don't make the Dodge 'Nitro' any more do they??? I hope not. I rented one for a long trip and it was so rough, it hurt. My wife had one of the early Monteros. Boy was that thing ROUGH. It did the job as a mail truck though.
I really agree with this. Don't get an engine that has to work too hard. I consider this so important that I would sacrifice some mileage.
PS: You are lucky in that you have a really wide variety of vehicles to choose from and many of them are very good mechanically. I got a Dodge Caravan (V6) that's been hauling 7 people around constantly for 10 years.
PPS: They don't make the Dodge 'Nitro' any more do they??? I hope not. I rented one for a long trip and it was so rough, it hurt. My wife had one of the early Monteros. Boy was that thing ROUGH. It did the job as a mail truck though.
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My Brother swears by his Subaru Foresters. I really like my Ford Escape (V6). Gas mileage isn't as good as his rigs but it isn't bad and my Escape is roomier.
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CATI1835
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Well, I thing I found something. A 2013 Toyota Prius v, loaded. My wife thinks it is great and she will be the primary driver. Anyone have any experience with this hybrid?
My vote goes for the Buick Enclave AWD. Best driving/traveling vehicle I've ever owned.
