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#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.
#885 of 948 alternative to third vehicle by morin2 Aug 15, 2008 (5:48 am)
Some excellent suggestions here - but I suspect that some of these will be so much fun to drive (v-6 RAV, wow) that you might get rid of one of your "primary vehicles" if you went that route.   An option not yet mentioned is to get a small trailer for towing when you need to haul. Or roof racks (Yakima, Thule, Malone, Saris). That way you wouldn't be paying insurance on a mostly parked vehicle and absorbing depreciation while it sits. Vehicles that sit unused are also subject to leaks everywhere - commonly, power steering, brakes, A/C, basically any gaskets & seals that are not being lubricated by daily use. Exhausts rot quickly on vehicles that sit. Like people, cars need daily exercise and systems fail when not used regularly. If you do get a third vehicle for just 2 drivers, rotate its use so its driven at least every few days. Replies to this message: kmauss (Aug 17, 2008 11:18 am) suydam (Aug 25, 2008 6:11 am)
#886 of 948 Re: alternative to third vehicle [morin2] by kmauss Aug 17, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: morin2 (Aug 15, 2008 5:48 am) All good points. I have a feeling this will end up with me simply trading in/turning in my leased sedan and getting something with more space. I really don't think the insurance/ maintenance/ etc is a good use of money. And I totally agree with you about letting a vehicle sit for more than a few days here and there. We used to have an old Suburban and it was dying of disuse. Replies to this message: suydam (Aug 25, 2008 6:11 am)

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