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#1740 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by bobber1 Mar 07, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) It's a wonder any of us survived driving as kid..Gosh I remember driving a Dodge Coronet that had seats that only went half way up my back with seat belts I never wore. I believe the Dodge pick up truck and Plymoth Fury 3 had better seats, but not much else. They were all RWD and we drove in a lot of snow and ice with them. I totaled a pick up once with no seat belt or airbags and somehow made it out with out a scratch.   No doubt you want your kids driving as safe a vehicle as possible, but the only vehicle that's truly going to do that is a tank.
#1741 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by ateixeira Mar 10, 2008 (7:54 am)
Replying to: maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) I am jealous!
#1742 of 1826 suv vs minivan by highender Mar 23, 2008 (3:27 pm)
agree with the need to consider the multiple needs or family requirements when considering a vehicle.   1- space 2- fun and drivability factor 3- safety 4- fuel efficiency 5- practical usage   OK>...I am in Hong Kong now...and this is one of the top stories.     A Hong Kong family , a newly wedded couple ( Willian Ha, Clara Ng, her parents, and her 25 yr old younger sister Flora), all went on vacation toAuckland, New Zealand. They were driving a Subaru station wagon. Somehow , they lost were weaving, and hit a SUV Pajero ....... 4 of the 5 people in the station wagon died...with Clara surviving with severe injuries. The neighbors in the surrounding area came to help, but could not even determine the number of people inside the station wagon, due to the severity of the collision and damage to the vehicle. Rescue workers had to pry out the other bodies.   IN the SUV, there were 3 people on a fishing trip. One 67 yr old had a shoulder injury, and the 12 year old girl had a broken arm. All 3 survived.   You make your choices, and live with it. I think a minivan and suv are both safe choices....though SUVs may rolll over. IN collisions, the survivability of your loved ones will be generally higher when in a minivan or SUV. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 24, 2008 6:53 am)
#1743 of 1826 Re: suv vs minivan [highender] by ateixeira Mar 24, 2008 (6:53 am)
Replying to: highender (Mar 23, 2008 3:27 pm) Well, you don't exactly cross-shop an Impreza wagon (they did not specify the model) with a full-size Pajero SUV, which weighs about double, and probably costs double too.   And I can't imagine that a Suzuki Samurai hitting a Cadillac DTS head-on would fare any better.   This is a clear case of mass wins. Can't ignore the laws of phyics.
#1744 of 1826 Press Request by KarenS HOST Jul 01, 2008 (1:19 pm)
A reporter from a large local newspaper is looking to speak to recent minivan buyers and minivan shoppers that ended up purchasing an SUV or crossover. If you’re interested in speaking to the reporter, please contact Jonathan Wahl at jwahledmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than July 3 2008.
#1745 of 1826 Which 7 passenger SUV to buy? by amamtani Sep 08, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Hello all,   I have just started my search for a 7 passenger SUV, and am trying to decide between the Acura MDX, BMW X5 and Audi Q7. I know they vary a bit in price, but I have only started looking and want to keep my options open. My key considerations for selecting an SUV are a) drive/handling and safety, b) at least somewhat comfortable third row seating, c) price. With that in mind, I have the following questions:   1) Acura MDX seems to win in most categories that I care about - drive is pretty good (I am sure BMW is slightly better but MDX meets my needs); 3rd row seating seems slightly more roomy than X5 (although it is still pretty tight back there); and its the lowest priced. So what could "drive" me to purchase a X5?   2) Is there anything good about the Audi Q7? The third seat is no more roomier than it is for MDX. Price is almost 40% higher than MDX. I am sure its good in driving and safety, but not that much metter than MDX, is it?   3) Are there any other SUVs I should be considering? I have thought about the Lexus GX470 but haven't test driven it yet. Also, I have considered some of the larger SUVs (Sequoia, Escalade etc.) but am not keen on muying too big a SUV. Also, I would prefer to buy a Japenese or German SUV.   Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 08, 2008 8:38 pm) ateixeira (Sep 09, 2008 8:47 am) mattandi (Sep 10, 2008 7:14 am)
#1746 of 1826 Re: Which 7 passenger SUV to buy? [amamtani] by tidester HOST Sep 08, 2008 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: amamtani (Sep 08, 2008 8:19 pm) There's not much activity there (you could resuscitate the discussion!) but you may want to try the Large 7 passenger SUVs discussion.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#1747 of 1826 Re: Which 7 passenger SUV to buy? [amamtani] by ateixeira Sep 09, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: amamtani (Sep 08, 2008 8:19 pm) I think the MDX is the best choice if you'll actually use that 3rd row, but also consider a loaded up Mazda CX9, which just got a new 3.7l V6.   I would suggest an Enclave but you said Euro or Japanese.
#1748 of 1826 Re: Which 7 passenger SUV to buy? [amamtani] by mattandi Sep 10, 2008 (7:14 am)
Replying to: amamtani (Sep 08, 2008 8:19 pm) You might also consider the Mazda CX9 and the Mercedes GL class. If you are willing to at least look at something other than Japanese or German, throw in the Buick Enclave, Ford Flex, and Hyundai Veracruz. All of these should compare nicely to your original list.   Following tidester's suggestion, you may also get some more feedback in the Crossover SUV comparison thread.
#1749 of 1826 Press Request by KarenS HOST Oct 02, 2008 (12:30 pm)
A reporter is looking to interview owners of a 2007 or 2008 minivan, SUV or crossover that is loaded with two or more high-tech features such as a navigation system, DVD player, heated mirrors, parking sensors, rear view cameras, iPod connectivity, radio data system, Bluetooth, satellite radio, tire pressure monitoring, universal garage door opener, Sync, etc. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com before Friday, October 10, 2008 with your daytime contact information and a few words about your vehicle.

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