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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape vs Saturn Vue

4943 messages,  Last post on Sep 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty, Ford Escape, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Saturn VUE, SUV

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#4904 of 4943 Re: Update [smudgejet] by thegraduate

Jul 15, 2008 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: smudgejet (Jul 15, 2008 12:09 pm)
Oh no! I hope you (or anyone) were not hurt!
 
The good thing is that there are lots of tempting options to choose from in this market, some are not included in this forum, however. The Subaru Forester is a Top Pick for safety, I think, something that you'd find worthwhile I believe.

#4905 of 4943 Re: Update [thegraduate] by smudgejet

Jul 17, 2008 (10:33 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 15, 2008 12:12 pm)
I have some sore ribs and a few cuts/scrapes. No broken bones.
 
The other driver was able to run away, though eventually caught. The police report is not yet available.
 
I have seen the Forester and I like it. It has virtually the same ground clearance as the Escape, slightly better MPG (4-cylinder AWD), better towing capacity, more horsepower and I can get it a 5-speed manual. I took a test drive, and found the interior to be acceptable and good visibility. I cannot afford a top of the line vehicle (Escape Hybrid or Turbo Forester) so I am looking at the "value" end of the lines.

#4906 of 4943 Re: Update [smudgejet] by thegraduate

Jul 17, 2008 (10:37 am)

Replying to: smudgejet (Jul 17, 2008 10:33 am)
Many people who have driven a 4-cyl Escape find it anemic when compared to the 4-cyl competition. And, there's nothing wrong with buying from the lower trim levels. You get the same basic vehicle as people that sometimes pay 50% more!

#4907 of 4943 Re: Update [thegraduate] by alamocity

Jul 17, 2008 (11:10 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 17, 2008 10:37 am)
The 09 Escape seems to have addressed the lack of power in previous versions and fuel economy should improve slightly as well.

#4908 of 4943 Re: Update [alamocity] by thegraduate

Jul 18, 2008 (7:07 am)

Replying to: alamocity (Jul 17, 2008 11:10 pm)
Yep - for now, since they are needing a replacement immediately I presume because of the car accident, the 09 Escape is moot. If it isn't here, it's hard to choose it for purchase!

#4909 of 4943 2007 jeep liberty by jeepboy08

Jul 19, 2008 (7:40 pm)

Well, I honestly don;t know if this is the right forum to be asking this question, but I will anyway.
 
I am looking for a new exhaust on my libert (3.7L V6), but I am torn between the 40 series flowmaster, and the 60 series flowmaster. If you guys could help with answering which exhaust system would work better in the long run, that'd be great. :]

#4910 of 4943 2009 Grand Vitara tidbits by rsholland

Jul 25, 2008 (8:46 am)

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/07/2009-suzuki-grand-vitara-to-get-up- grades.html

#4911 of 4943 Re: 2009 Grand Vitara tidbits [rsholland] by thegraduate

Jul 25, 2008 (8:48 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jul 25, 2008 8:46 am)
Good news for Suzuki, which outside of the SX4, seems to be fading fast here in America.

#4912 of 4943 Re: Update [thegraduate] by lost

Jul 25, 2008 (11:28 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 18, 2008 7:07 am)
Check auto Trader for new 09 Escapes, most dealers have one or two, some have 5 0r 6 including hybrids.

#4913 of 4943 Re: 2009 Grand Vitara tidbits [rsholland] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2008 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Jul 25, 2008 8:46 am)
The engine should be a nice upgrade. I test drove the old V6 and it was neither quick nor smooth.
 
Escape now gets the 2.3l, right? Is it the PZEV 2.3l that used to go in the Focus?

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