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ontrider Ladies Man
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Dec 01, 2014 9:09 am Post subject: Small SUV recommendations? |
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Coles notes... wife's car got totalled by a drunk, while it was parked on our street. I know there are some car people here who will have a lot of ideas... does anyone have any recommendations on a decent small or mid-size SUV? Looking for something used that will be okay on gas. Mostly for commuting but we also need cargo space, Hoping for something not too old with not a ton of miles on it. Budget is probably around $12-$15K. Options? |
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goofyboy Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 4463 City: Houston
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Posted: Dec 01, 2014 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Toyota Rav 4. BIL has one and he likes it. _________________ Work SUX! |
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My wife had a jeep. She really loved that car. then gave it to her nephew that ended up putting close to 200K miles on it. It ran like a champ no major issues. _________________ Wakeskating
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NKCrider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2644 City: NKC
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Posted: Dec 01, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Ford Edge, gf has an 07 one at 86k it hasnt needed anything except a battery. If i personally had to pick itd be a Trailblazer SS which i dont know if its in your price range depending on your location. _________________ Lanexa VA |
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rowlex Outlaw
Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 207 City: seattle
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Posted: Dec 01, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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i picked up an infiniti fx35. I like it, not a ton of room though. It is AWD.
main reason i went with it is that nissan/infiniti use the same engine in everything. murano, altima, maxima, g35, 350z, pathfiner, and a few more infiniti vehicles. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 8:23 am Post subject: |
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FX cool, mpg will suffer. Same with some of the other suggestions (Edge, Jeep, TB SS).
So, with MPG in mind:
Raviolis are decent. So are CR-Vs. Lots and lots of Ford Escapes from the previous generation running around. These should all fall in or under budget.
But, If you can swing it, the CX-5 is an excellent little crossover. If those are too pricey, your best bet might be a Subie Forester (non-XT). _________________
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ontrider Ladies Man
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the ideas.
I'm still waiting to hear from insurance on $$ and am open to spending a little more to hold off having to buy another car for awhile. CX5's look nice but not sure how much room they really have? Not a huge fan of the Rav4's. The car that got smashed and is being replaced is a Scooby Doo Forrester |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I think the Forester, Outback, or CR-V are going to be the best for space + MPG.
The CX-5 isn't huge, nor is it's cousin the Escape. I would say they are just OK in that department - similar space to something like the Impreza hatch. _________________
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rowlex Outlaw
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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there is def. less space in my fx35 then the subaru forrester.
MPG is not great, i figured it fit in with the jeep categories others mentioned. I get a solid 18 in town, and 22 on the hwy. |
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ontrider Ladies Man
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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We already have an Escape and it's got more room than the Forester. The more I look at the options I think we may just try to get another Subaru. The mpg isn't too bad and there is a decent amount of space for that size vehicle.
Just got word that the car is a write off... (not surprised) So the bigger issue now will be talking to insurance tomorrow and trying to get a fair settlement offer out of them. Do you guys have any tips in that regard besides researching prices on AutoTrader? We also just had new tires put on a week before it got hit. PITA |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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ontrider, not feeling the Outback? Those have more trunk depth/cargo space than the Foresters, around the same ground clearance, sit about as high, has bigger gas tank, similar MPG, etc. Seems like the better choice of the two. Just saying.
As for your insurance, definitely check the book values (KBB/NADA) and what they are going for around your area. You don't have to just accept their offer. Also, can you not get the tires off the wrecked car? Or were they trashed in the wreck? _________________
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E.J. Ladies Man
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 7597 City: Mogadishu
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Since it was brought up, for the record, love our Outback. Can fit a couple good sized suitcases, a big hockey bag, small cooler and various other junk in the cargo area. |
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ontrider Ladies Man
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia
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Posted: Dec 02, 2014 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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chavez wrote: | ontrider, not feeling the Outback? Those have more trunk depth/cargo space than the Foresters, around the same ground clearance, sit about as high, has bigger gas tank, similar MPG, etc. Seems like the better choice of the two. Just saying.
As for your insurance, definitely check the book values (KBB/NADA) and what they are going for around your area. You don't have to just accept their offer. Also, can you not get the tires off the wrecked car? Or were they trashed in the wreck? |
I hear you, but if she says "The outback is ugly" - that's the end of the discussion.
I've gotta talk to the claims adjuster about the tires... I'm sure they make money on the salvaged parts... so IMO it should be applied to a settlement value if they are keeping them / re-selling them.
I've got a bunch of similar prices from dealers and Autotrader. Definetly not going to accept anything right away. i want a copy of their appraisal report. If it's low I will just ask them to supply me a list of 3 places I can get a replacement at the value they're offering. Should be fun... |
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goofyboy Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 4463 City: Houston
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Posted: Dec 03, 2014 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Buncha lesbians in this thread with Subaru's. _________________ Work SUX! |
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