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Volvo XC90 vs MB M Class vs Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 vs Cadillac SRX

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#1044 of 1068 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [23109vc] by susanw6 Jan 12, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: 23109vc (Dec 31, 2006 10:31 am) I checked out both the Volvo XC and Lexus RX. My husband found the leg room in the Volvo uncomfortable when he drove it. The gas pedal is too far to the right and his knee was smashed up against the console. The Lexus is really nice, but I also have 2 kids and would find the 3rd row helpful when carting around neighborhood friends. I am leaning toward the Cadillac SRX. It has the 3rd row, is comfortable and luxurious inside and the rear liftgate is remote. How great is that when you are loading packages!! Also, the third row goes up and down electrically. I know it kind of looks like a hearse, but for the price it kind of has everything you need.
#1045 of 1068 SRX Pictures and review. by readerreader Jan 29, 2007 (12:57 pm)
Review here: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/in-the-autoblog-garage-2007-cadillac-srx/   Picture gallery here: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/autoblog-garage-2007-cadillac-srx/   Samples:                           Even more at the link--if you can believe it.
#1046 of 1068 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [23109vc] by readerreader Jan 30, 2007 (9:31 am)
Replying to: 23109vc (Dec 31, 2006 10:31 am) Your biggest problem is that the RX does not have a third row--like you are looking for "occasionally".   How much research have you been able to do?   If you are looking for vehicles with a third row, here are some of your best choices--based on reviews in the press:   Volvo XC90   GMC Acadia   Mazda CX-9   Saturn Outlook   Acura MDX   There are more. The Volvo third row is not likely to be comfortable for very long for anyone, but you could probably manage. It is very safe. You might also want to wait for the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot--all due to be refreshed this year. If you are in a rush and want the best right now, there is no question that the Saturn and the GMC are the very best. They are all the rage in the automotive press right now (and incidentally, hey have the biggest third row).   Two more to consider:   BMW X5 (small)   Mercedes-Benz R-Class(cavernous) Replies to this message: guyf (Jan 30, 2007 4:45 pm)
#1047 of 1068 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [readerreader] by guyf Jan 30, 2007 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: readerreader (Jan 30, 2007 9:31 am) Volvo says their 3rd row is recommended for people under 5ft-3". My wife is that size and she is very comfortable back there for 2-3 hours drives. We do not use the 3rd row very often, maybe twice a year. You are right, the Volvo third row is very safe, as safe as any other seat in the XC90.
#1048 of 1068 SRX vs XC90 by jgibs890 Feb 09, 2007 (7:00 pm)
I am debating between the Cadillac SRX and the Volvo XC90, does anyone have any suggestions? Replies to this message: readerreader (Feb 10, 2007 1:11 am) adamt12 (Feb 17, 2007 9:15 am) minime5 (Mar 01, 2007 8:43 pm)
#1049 of 1068 Re: SRX vs XC90 [jgibs890] by readerreader Feb 10, 2007 (1:11 am)
Replying to: jgibs890 (Feb 09, 2007 7:00 pm) Drive them both and see which one you like better. It is very crucial that you find loaded examples of each and drive them. Replies to this message: adamt12 (Feb 17, 2007 9:15 am) minime5 (Mar 01, 2007 8:43 pm)
#1050 of 1068 Re: SRX vs XC90 [readerreader] by adamt12 Feb 17, 2007 (9:15 am)
Replying to: readerreader (Feb 10, 2007 1:11 am) hi, new to these forums, does anyone actually have the srx with the 3rd row, i feel it wont fit 2 adults but how about 2 pre-teen kids. Replies to this message: minime5 (Mar 01, 2007 8:43 pm)
#1051 of 1068 Re: SRX vs XC90 [adamt12] by minime5 Mar 01, 2007 (8:43 pm)
Replying to: adamt12 (Feb 17, 2007 9:15 am) Adam, I have been an owner of a SRX for three years now, and have had many pre-teen kids in the 3rd row. No problem there...I've also put two adults ( 5'5" & 5'7") back there on a one hour drive. They didn't mind at all.
#1052 of 1068 Need my 1st car..... by mattcannavo May 25, 2007 (7:53 pm)
I'm a sophomore, and am trying to decide between the Mercedes ML320 or the Acura MDX for my first car(Years 2001-2004). I prefer the Mercedes, just for the name, but the Acura is good too. They both seem pretty reliable but what do I know. Thank You. Replies to this message: wmquan (May 26, 2007 4:43 pm)
#1053 of 1068 Re: Need my 1st car..... [mattcannavo] by wmquan May 26, 2007 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: mattcannavo (May 25, 2007 7:53 pm) Of those vehicles and model years, your best bet for reliability would be a 2003-2004 MDX. 2001-2002 MDX's have a transmission design that has been problematic. ML320's don't have a good reliability record by most accounts.

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