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What is the Best SUV For me?

193 messages,  Last post on Mar 05, 2013 at 5:28 PM

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#179 of 193 Re: Life after a minivan [oozbooz] by steve_ HOST

Oct 30, 2012 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: oozbooz (Oct 30, 2012 10:53 am)
It's an orphan now but it sounds like a 2011 Honda Element would be a good fit. Great dog car and comes in AWD.

#180 of 193 Lost by carteach

Nov 17, 2012 (7:59 pm)

I had posted here in a number of months ago asking which SUV people suggested. After doing a lot of test driving, I had planned to buy an Outback. Loved the size and feel of it. But I just finished reading a thread about the number of repairs that people have had to make to their Outbacks, and I was actually stunned. I just sold my Acura TL which at 87,000 miles has been care free. In fact, I haven't needed to replace even the brakes. I need a wagon/SUV for my two dogs and grand kids. If I could afford the Acura RDX I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Test drove one and it was amazing. So now I have a dilemma. The CR-V felt very light and small when I drove it. Plus it doesn't have the clearance I could use in the snow. Not sure what's next. I definitely want a car that is reliable and won't have issues early on. Suggestions?

#181 of 193 Re: Lost [carteach] by nsbio1

Nov 18, 2012 (9:39 am)

Replying to: carteach (Nov 17, 2012 7:59 pm)
2012 Outback goes very nicely in a straight line, especially with 6-cyl, but make a turn and it handles like an old Buick. I would consider Honda Element (if you can get past the looks) or Mazda CX-9 (you can get close to $7000 of MSRP right now but gas mileage is not exactly the best).

#187 of 193 Good compact to medium-sized SUV for college student on a budget? by l33_0h

Mar 01, 2013 (6:31 pm)

Hello everyone,
 
I am 20 years old and in college. I'm majoring in wildlife biology, which requires me to do internships in a variety of wild places. The thing is, some of these internships require me to be able to drive through some pretty rocky roads. Another thing is, most of them don't come with housing so there would be times when I would be sleeping in my car. Ahhh, the wonderful life of a wildlife biologist.
To make a long story short, I'm looking to buy a used car, possibly by the summer, that is rugged enough to go through somewhat rocky terrain and be able to handle the wilderness, and have enough room to possibly kick back and sleep for a night. I have $2500 dollars currently, and I could save $1500 or so more by the time I'm ready to buy.
So in summation, what would be a good car for someone in my position (a broke college student), who needs to be able to drive in some rough conditions?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
-Leo

#188 of 193 Re: Good compact to medium-sized SUV for college student on a budget? [l33_0h] by utahdriver

Mar 02, 2013 (9:48 pm)

Replying to: l33_0h (Mar 01, 2013 6:31 pm)
You should really look at the Mazda CX 5, I live in Salt lake and replaced a Volvo cross country, with 205,000 miles, with the CX 5. This is a great car. lots of extras for the dollars and great gas mileage. look at the consumer comments and there are very few issues with the CX 5 and mileage matches the advertised MPG. I get 28 mpg in mixed driving with 2,000 miles and no issues. I do a lot of research on cars before buying and I work on my own cars. The Mazda CX 5 is solid and great technology. You can get a base AWD for about 23,500. The only other car I would suggest is the New Subaru Impreza or Crosstrek for good fuel economy and reliable. My suggestion for used is look at a Subaru Outback, Impreza or Forester. Stay away from Ford, GM, Jeep, Dodge, (just don't have the reliability for high mileage), and Nissan Rouge, transmission issues. Hope this helps.

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