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7127 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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In about a year, I'll be passing my '01 Pathfinder 4WD down to my son, and I'm starting to think about what to replace it with. Part of the fun of car buying for me is taking about a year or so to analyze it to death, test drive several candidates, and talk on forums about it until I get carpal tunnel syndrome. I have virtually no brand loyalty, which makes it even more fun (although I do have a little brand disloyalty in certain cases). So let's get started. I like the rough size of my Pathy, and I'm thinking new AWD crossover for my next vehicle. This will be my daily driver. I don't need a 3rd row - our family hauler is my wife's Acadia so if I end up with something with a 3rd row it will be folded flat 99% of the time. Don't suggest another Lambda - I like my Acadia but I'm looking for something a little smaller and more fun to drive. Probably won't go above $45k. My initial shopping list is as follows - purely based on looking at and sitting in vehicles at the auto show (no test drives yet): 1. Nissan Murano (seems like best overall value, like the styling but maybe not in love with it) 2. Acura MDX (styling has grown on me, heard it handles great but MPG seems unimpressive and not sure it's worth the extra $$$) 3. Several other vehicles vaguely on my radar, in no particular order: - Ford Edge (haven't heard much good about handling/driving characteristics) - Subaru Tribeca (odd interior and not in love with exterior) - 2010 Chevy Equinox or GMC Terrain (intriguing, but who knows at this point) - Hyundai Santa Fe (nice looking, good value, maybe too boring) - Lexus RX (fun factor probably not there) - Toyota Highlander (seems too much like a family hauler to me) - Toyota Venza (seems like a Camry wagon to me) - Mazda CX-7 and CX-9 (CX-7 too cramped, CX-9 too big - maybe I need a CX-8!) - Mitsubishi Endeavor (blah styling and will Mits go the way of Isuzu?) - Volvo XC90 (I doubt it - maybe the new XC60 or whatever it is) - Volkswagon Touareg (crappy reliability history) Thoughts? Suggestions?
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Replying to: loach (Mar 25, 2009 11:08 am) Mitsubishi will not be leaving the US despite the rumors (pundits have been predicting the tri-diamonds departure for nearly a decade now). Both of the above are fun to drive and have decent interior space and utility. While neither of these CUV's can claim to have interior materials quality that could compete with an Acura, they compare nicely to that of the Murano (in my humble opinion). In the end, however, I feel that a decently lengthy test-drive will become the determining factor. So, go drive 'em all. You have a year, right? 
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Replying to: psychogun (Mar 25, 2009 11:29 am) Think small and sporty, some ideas: Saturn Vue Redline Subaru Forester XT (turbo) Acura RD-X BMW X3 Practical is fine but you already have a Lambda, have some fun too!
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 25, 2009 12:04 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 25, 2009 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: loach (Mar 25, 2009 1:51 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 25, 2009 2:48 pm) I'd suggest a Venza, by Toyota, but it likely won't be a great handler either. Infiniti EX 35 might be snug, but it is worth "trying on." Also check out the FX 35; they start in the low 40s. |
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Replying to: loach (Mar 25, 2009 11:08 am) |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 25, 2009 2:48 pm)
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Replying to: loach (Mar 26, 2009 5:42 am) For small crossovers (not the subject of this thread really), I prefer the Outlander or CRV, or maybe the Edge for a little more size. The Escape Hybrid is a great rugged MPG crossover machine. New York taxi cab drivers prefer it because they are getting 30 MPG in city driving with it!
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