For 19 years I was a Subaru owner, loved them, but just switched in May to Toyota wanted a little bigger SUV then the Forester I had. I went to the Toyota Highlander and yes it is on the Camry wheelbase, I picked this over some other models for its gas mileage and it does have a third row seat with seating for 7. Granted you are not going to get 2 full size adults in the 3rd row, but works great for the grandkids, I have had 5 adults and 2 kids in it going to National games, with no complaints. I choose Toyota over a couple of the other models because of there track record and so far I have had no problems not even little minor things that you sometimes go back to the dealer with when you first get a car. I went to Waldorf Toyota, but before I went I had been on the internet and checked online with Carmax (Laurel Toyota) brought up there listings and they seemed to have had the best prices around (no haggle price))found what I wanted printed out the copy and then went to Waldorf and told them dont make me drive to Laurel, showed them the printout and they matched it. If Toyota is what you choose bring up Laurel Toyota check there prices they really appear to be low compared to other dealers, print out a copy and let Waldorf try to match it. Go see the Big Guy, a Mr Washington I had a great buying experience at Waldorf.
I LOVE to drive the hubby's F-250 with a V-10. Talk about fun! My husband can do most of the work on the expedition, but the only problem we have had is a misfire on the coil and that is with 90,000 miles on it. Whatever you get I would advise you to look on the internet for a forum for that particular vehicle.
vehicle specific forums can really aid in your decision. And you can be sure that's the first place you'll see the gouge on warranties, recalls, broke crap the dealer won't fix, etc...
Only problem is that the wife drives it, and I'm stuck with a VW with 77 fewer horses.
CityGirl, for someone who drives mostly in the city, just splurge and get the bmw.
