Car vs. SUV

[CityGrl]

BF are trying to determine whether or not the next car should be a car or an SUV.

Cars we're looking at:
BMW 3-series
Volvo
Lexus

SUVs we're looking at:
Jeep Grand Cherokee (has my vote)
Toyota 4Runner
Acura MDX (also has my vote, but $$$)
Subaru

Any advice???

[Nickel]

Check the safety ratings on all the vehicles you want, then compare/contrast the ones that get the best rating. I was bound and determined to make my next vehicle an Xterra, but after D's parents' accident, I've decided to go for a sedan that has better crash test ratings (a Volvo S40).

I've owned a Jeep, and it was a helluva good vehicle.

[czygvtwkr]

After owning one Toyota I know my next car will be a Toyota or Lexus.

[CityGrl]

Originally Posted by Nickel

Check the safety ratings on all the vehicles you want, then compare/contrast the ones that get the best rating. I was bound and determined to make my next vehicle an Xterra, but after D's parents' accident, I've decided to go for a sedan that has better crash test ratings (a Volvo S40).

I've owned a Jeep, and it was a helluva good vehicle.

Thanks...we're just doing some preliminary research at the moment. He drives a sports car and I drive an Acura TSX. We're going to keep the TSX for a few more years, so I thought going in the SUV direction would be perfect. The Jeep looked reasonably priced and has everything we need...

Of course I love my Acura, and the MDX comes loaded. Hard choice...

[Bogart]

Ask your insurance company for a print out showing how expensive various vehicles are to insure. Very helpful.

[Toxick]

Originally Posted by CityGrl

BF are trying to determine whether or not the next car should be a car or an SUV.

Any advice???

Get a big-ass SUV.
It pisses hippies off.

[RoseRed (Premo)]

I have a Toyota Highlander and am very happy with it. I had a Dodge Durango before that, and it was fine, but started having problems. Now it's some elses problem. Before that I had a Thunderbird, I still miss that car.

[CityGrl]

RR, I always thought the Highlander was too small...how is it inside?

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Originally Posted by CityGrl

RR, I always thought the Highlander was too small...how is it inside?

It seats five and is fine for me and my needs. The Durango seated 8 and I only used that feature maybe 2-3 times the 4 years I had it.

When I downsized to the Highlander I still had a German Shepherd that I could fit in the back. Not the case now, but it holds all chicklets beach toys etc. and then some.

[cattitude]

I have a Ford Explorer and I love it. BUT, the gas is killing me. I really like the Ford Freestyle. It has excellent safety ratings from NHTSA and very good write ups for reliability,etc. I saw one the other day and it's fairly roomy inside. The Freestyle doesn't have 4 WD like my Explorer but it has AWD.