Car vs. SUV
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Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
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.
I've owned a Jeep, and it was a helluva good vehicle.
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czygvtwkr
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After owning one Toyota I know my next car will be a Toyota or Lexus.
CityGrl
Time for a nap
Nickel said: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...
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.CityGrl said:
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
My Sweetest Boy
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.
dustin
UAIOE
Oz
You're all F'in Mad...
Thanks to the GM Employee Discount for Everyone, and my GM Card account, I was been shopping for the last month. But, I waited too long to close my deal, and inventory was too low to locate an acceptable vehicle.
If everything were equal, I would go for the 4Runner. Unfortunately, GM had about a $4500 advantage on a similarly equipped Envoy/Trailblazer vs the 4Runner. Local dealer was slightly higher than a new 4Runner from Carmax, but I like to buy local when possible. With the sale over, I'll probably wait until the 06's arrive and see how 4Runner versus Envoy matches up then.
If I'm not mistaken, the Highlander is built on the Camry platform, and a very solid vehicle.
So, from your list, I would go with the 4Runner with the Cherokee as a second choice. For cars, avoid a Volvo. Lexus is just an upscale Toyota, which puts BMW at the top unless you want to factor in a Toyota Camry.
Also, consider that you will probably be filling it up with $3 per gallon gasoline, and something like a Camry probably rises to the top of your list (or the comparable Lexus.) You won't get fuel economy out of any SUV.
If everything were equal, I would go for the 4Runner. Unfortunately, GM had about a $4500 advantage on a similarly equipped Envoy/Trailblazer vs the 4Runner. Local dealer was slightly higher than a new 4Runner from Carmax, but I like to buy local when possible. With the sale over, I'll probably wait until the 06's arrive and see how 4Runner versus Envoy matches up then.
If I'm not mistaken, the Highlander is built on the Camry platform, and a very solid vehicle.
So, from your list, I would go with the 4Runner with the Cherokee as a second choice. For cars, avoid a Volvo. Lexus is just an upscale Toyota, which puts BMW at the top unless you want to factor in a Toyota Camry.
Also, consider that you will probably be filling it up with $3 per gallon gasoline, and something like a Camry probably rises to the top of your list (or the comparable Lexus.) You won't get fuel economy out of any SUV.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Why buy an off road truck with 4wd if you never go off road? If you need a large amout of enclosed caro space consider a station wagon. You get the handling and gas milage of a car with the cargo capacity of a SUV. Subaru, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, VW and Audi all make wagons (Avants). Get the Subaru WRX wagon and you get a little AWD screamer with over 200 hp.
