SUV recommendations?

Lisa1971
Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
edited February 8 in Chit-Chat
So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

Thanks!
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  • TheSwollMinister
    TheSwollMinister Posts: 246 Member
    2014 Acura MDX. Freaking love it.
  • A_nonymous2
    A_nonymous2 Posts: 366 Member
    I have the Highlander. It's a lease and up in 6 months. I will either get another, possibly the hybrid, Honda Pilot, Buick Enclave or Jeep Grand Cherokee.

    That's my short list.

    I've test driven them all. If you can afford the BMW X3, go for that. I leased one and it was awesome, but not something I'd buy.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I just bought a Mercedes GLK-350 on Black Friday. I like it a lot. I traded in an Audi Q7, which I really liked, but it was much bigger than I needed.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I have a 2013 Ford Escape SEL- It's a pretty sweet ride. I went from a Mazda 3 to the Excape and I love it. It has a turbo in it so you still get the good gas mileage but power when you want it- If i behave I get anywhere from 27-40 mpg. My payments aren't all that high either.
  • GGDaddy
    GGDaddy Posts: 289 Member
    2013 Ford Explorer--love it!! Rides really well, handles offroad seamlessly. Works for business, a family car, and weekend warriormobile. Give it a test drive, you won't believe how well it handles.
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    We just bought a Honda CR-V. We test drove a bunch of different ones and this one was the best combo of safety, price, comfort, reliability and space. It has plenty of room for two kids comfortably and a lot more cargo space then you would think! I personally like bigger SUV's but honestly with only one child on the way (us) or even two kids (you), it isn't necessary to have a larger one. Also a major plus is the CR-V has really good gas mileage.

    Edited to add: This definitely drives more like a car. Really smooth and quiet!
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    2013 Ford Explorer--love it!! Rides really well, handles offroad seamlessly. Works for business, a family car, and weekend warriormobile. Give it a test drive, you won't believe how well it handles.

    +1 for the Ford! From a fellow Ford owner :)
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  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    Lexus SUV !
  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
    Buick Encore
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    all of them udb
  • ChrisR0se
    ChrisR0se Posts: 1,855 Member
    Is this real life?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    If you can shout out an estimated monthly payment desire, or overall cost, that might help... Otherwise, it's really difficult to narrow the field for ya.


    ETA: Sometimes it's easier to ask for recommendations on what to avoid...
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
    I have an 09 chevy z71 with 9 inch lift and 35" tires.....talk about a tank! I love it though
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    I picked up a Jeep Wrangler. Not ideal for the kids if this is going to be an every day vehicle with them inside. Even the four doors are tight.
    three weeks ago, I traded my 2001 Suburban for a Honda Pilot. The pilot has the third row (which we needed) but it is smaller then the Chevy.
    It does have a very smooth ride compared to the truck based SUV's out there but, it doesn't have the towing capabilities as the truck based SUV's.
    We went all out on this one and got the touring model which has...well.... everything.
    I think it is pretty nice.
    My wife LOVES it.
  • mommabenefield
    mommabenefield Posts: 1,329 Member
    I think the Honda CRVs are wonderful!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,321 Member
    Whatever you can find that comes in diesel...
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,007 Member
    So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

    Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

    Thanks!

    How often do you go off-roading? Take it on the beach? How much snow do you get where you live?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

    Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

    Thanks!

    How often do you go off-roading? Take it on the beach? How much snow do you get where you live?


    I feel like hijacking this thread and making it all about me :)


    1. I hit curbs often, does that count?
    2. We don't have beaches, dude.
    3. Up to 4 feet at a time...
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,007 Member
    So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

    Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

    Thanks!


    Sounds like you nee a snowmobile....not an SUV....
    How often do you go off-roading? Take it on the beach? How much snow do you get where you live?


    I feel like hijacking this thread and making it all about me :)


    1. I hit curbs often, does that count?
    2. We don't have beaches, dude.
    3. Up to 4 feet at a time...
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    2014 Acura MDX. Freaking love it.

    ^^ pretty much sums it up there.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I have a Jeep Liberty. She's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. '06 with 168K miles on her. The Compass crossover is more like a car, though. I test drove one, and it rode really nice. I don't know anyone who actually owns one to know if it's good. The Patriot is also supposed to be more car-like, but I don't know anyone who owns one of those, either.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE MY GMC ACADIA!!!!
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
    Audi Q7! Love mine!
  • LilBritGettinFit
    LilBritGettinFit Posts: 106 Member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE MY GMC ACADIA!!!!

    ^^^ yep me too.
  • MasterKat
    MasterKat Posts: 149 Member
    Just purchased a 2013 4Runner Limited. Lovin' it! :heart: :love:
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  • MuscleAndMascara
    MuscleAndMascara Posts: 1,260 Member
    So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

    Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

    Thanks!



    Well, I was going to say a Nissan Xterra but it sits high.. So you will feel like you're driving a truck. Good luck!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    So I haven't had a new car in like...FOREVER! Right now I'm driving a chevy trailblazer from 2002 that's going to crap out in a few months due to a hole in some pipe underneath. I need to look into getting a new SUV. I want one that drives like a car and not a tank and can comfortably ride 2 kids.

    Anyone???? I'm open to doing my research but just wondering what you guys drive and/or recommend.

    Thanks!

    How often do you go off-roading? Take it on the beach? How much snow do you get where you live?


    I feel like hijacking this thread and making it all about me :)


    1. I hit curbs often, does that count?
    2. We don't have beaches, dude.
    3. Up to 4 feet at a time...

    Hmmm, so you want something that doesn't ride like a car, but a tank. Do you have kids? And if so, do they have to ride in the SUV or can they ride up top and shovel snow... which isn't exercise, btw?

    Right?? He's still a bit too small to work the "hand plow" for another year or two, but then... on top. And no, no extra calories for him.
  • bloominheck
    bloominheck Posts: 869 Member
    We just bought a Honda CR-V. We test drove a bunch of different ones and this one was the best combo of safety, price, comfort, reliability and space. It has plenty of room for two kids comfortably and a lot more cargo space then you would think! I personally like bigger SUV's but honestly with only one child on the way (us) or even two kids (you), it isn't necessary to have a larger one. Also a major plus is the CR-V has really good gas mileage.

    Edited to add: This definitely drives more like a car. Really smooth and quiet!

    ^ This..Just bought a 2013 and LOVE it.
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