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#875 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [kmauss] by jipster Aug 14, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am) If you need to haul stuff get a minivan... Mazda MPV...Zoom Zoom! Replies to this message: kmauss (Aug 15, 2008 4:12 am) jipster (Aug 15, 2008 5:01 am)
#876 of 948 Cheap Cars at Government Auctions by askfred Aug 14, 2008 (12:49 pm)
For all of you looking for cheap and good quality used cars, public and government car auctions are a great place to find one. There are thousands of vehicles being sold off every week at such auctions. Bidding at such auctions start at $100 and if you are the only bidder on that day, you could be lucky to buy a good quality car at a cheap price.
#877 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [kmauss] by plekto Aug 14, 2008 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am) I recommend a RAV-4. It's just at that inbetween size, yet it's not ugly as sin like the Element.   The Jeep Patriot is also good if a bit on the basic side. Plus it has actual 4WD as opposed to only helps in a little snow and gravel AWD. With the automatic, the 4WD system in the Jeep has a manual lock mode which allows for full-time 4X4. Very nice in bad weather. Replies to this message: jipster (Aug 14, 2008 4:10 pm) kmauss (Aug 15, 2008 4:19 am)
#878 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [kmauss] by cccompson Aug 14, 2008 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am) Prices have fallen dramatically, especially in the past 6 weeks, for such vehicles making the good ones (Highlander and Pilot) attractive buys. Same goes for the Acura MDX. Replies to this message: kmauss (Aug 15, 2008 4:16 am)
#879 of 948 Toyota Highlander by kyfdx HOST Aug 14, 2008 (2:31 pm)
Not as big as a Pilot or MDX (that's good!)   Handles like a Camry (that's good for an SUV!)   More cargo room than the mini-utes..   Decent gas-mileage (over 20 MPG on the highway)   I was driving my uncle's Highlander for the first time today (previous model, not the new one).. It's really a nice package... Look for an '06, and you can easily get well under $20K.. especially, if you look for a low-optioned model.. stick with the V-6.   regards, kyfdx
#880 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [plekto] by jipster Aug 14, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: plekto (Aug 14, 2008 12:50 pm) The Jeep Patriot is also good if a bit on the basic side   Not much storeage area unless you put the second row seats down.
#881 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [jipster] by kmauss Aug 15, 2008 (4:12 am)
Replying to: jipster (Aug 14, 2008 11:33 am) I'm not totally opposed to the idea of a mini van, I just hadn't given it much thought. My sister in law keeps getting vans even though their kids are now older because as she puts it "they're just so darn practical!" I've never actually driven one that I can recall. I always just imagine they drive like a bus, but I guess they've come a long way since their inception in the early 80's. And they're probably better on insurance than an SUV. Thanks! I'll add that to my points to ponder! Replies to this message: jipster (Aug 15, 2008 5:01 am)
#882 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [cccompson] by kmauss Aug 15, 2008 (4:16 am)
Replying to: cccompson (Aug 14, 2008 2:09 pm) Prices have fallen dramatically, especially in the past 6 weeks, for such vehicles making the good ones (Highlander and Pilot) attractive buys.   Yeah, it's a shame I'm not in a position to get one right now! I have seen some insanely good prices on almost new things on lots near me. One lot near me must have over a dozen late model Jeep Cherokees. But it's just not the time..... However, having said that, I don't really foresee SUV prices ever climbing back to what they were before $4 gas.
#883 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [plekto] by kmauss Aug 15, 2008 (4:19 am)
Replying to: plekto (Aug 14, 2008 12:50 pm) I have test driven a RAV 4 and I really liked it. The V6 is like a little pocket rocket! So far that's the one SUV that I would actually consider driving on a full time basis.
#884 of 948 Re: Used mid sized SUVs - good bets? [kmauss] by jipster Aug 15, 2008 (5:01 am)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 15, 2008 4:12 am) I always just imagine they drive like a bus, but I guess they've come a long way since their inception in the early 80's.   Yes, they have. The Mazda MPV is a smaller minivan that is known for great handling and sporty good looks. Is easier to park and manuver than the bigger mini's, back seat folds flat for tons of storeage. We've owned ours since '04... it's been great.

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