What would you buy?

mAlice

mAlice

professional daydreamer
I'm in the market for a practical ride.

I would like a remote start, but that's not a deal breaker.
Must be SUV/CUV, 4 door. Must be able to have it serviced locally (St Mary's County). Must sit higher than a sedan.

I was seriously considering a Navigator, but we recently had the truck in for service, and were jerked around by the service department, which left me feeling like I might have to deal with that kind of service in the future. So, unless there is a very compelling reason to buy a Ford product, the Navigator is out of the running.

So, what would you buy, and why?
 
huntr1

huntr1

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Tahoe or Suburban (if you need the extra room).

We have an '06 Honda Pilot and don't like it.
I love my '97 Suburban.

I would buy an Explorer or Expedition if I didn't go with Chevrolet.
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
Navigator is pretty big, are you sure a CUV will fit the bill? Most of the CUvs dont sit much taller than cars, certainly none of them approach the Navi nosebleed height. So, I'll leave off most of the CUVs like the Mazda CXs.


Toyota - 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser

Ford - Edge, Explorer, Expedition

Dodge - Durango

GM (Chevy, GM, Cadillac) - Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban

Fields pretty large, you might want to nail down some limiting parameters, whats too small, whats too large, what MPGs limits are acceptable, features you cant live without, etc.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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Put me down for Toyota. My Rav4 has been a great car and when it finally dies I will most likely replace it with another one. Plus I love love the Toyota service place on 235.
 
FancyBelle

FancyBelle

I'm 2 old 2 die young!
I drove a highlander and loved it. The next time I go looking, I am also going to check out the Kia Sorento.
 
mAlice

mAlice

professional daydreamer
glhs837 said:
Navigator is pretty big, are you sure a CUV will fit the bill? Most of the CUvs dont sit much taller than cars, certainly none of them approach the Navi nosebleed height. So, I'll leave off most of the CUVs like the Mazda CXs.


Toyota - 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser

Ford - Edge, Explorer, Expedition

Dodge - Durango

GM (Chevy, GM, Cadillac) - Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban

Fields pretty large, you might want to nail down some limiting parameters, whats too small, whats too large, what MPGs limits are acceptable, features you cant live without, etc.
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I was leaning towards a Navigator because Ford didn't take a bail out. Then the thing with the service department happened, which really left a bad taste in my mouth. So, now I'm looking elsewhere. It doesn't have to be that big, but it does need to be big enough to deal with a child car seat comfortably, and have back seats that can be used for more than throwing a purse into. I hate vehicles that don't have leg room in the back seat.
 
frequentflier

frequentflier

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glhs837 said:
Navigator is pretty big, are you sure a CUV will fit the bill? Most of the CUvs dont sit much taller than cars, certainly none of them approach the Navi nosebleed height. So, I'll leave off most of the CUVs like the Mazda CXs.


Toyota - 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser

Ford - Edge, Explorer, Expedition

Dodge - Durango

GM (Chevy, GM, Cadillac) - Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban

Fields pretty large, you might want to nail down some limiting parameters, whats too small, whats too large, what MPGs limits are acceptable, features you cant live without, etc.
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I LOVE my GMC Terrain; which I think the newer version is a Traverse. Picked one up earlier this year; 2 years old with under 4000 miles on it, fully loaded. Just turned over 10,000 miles on it. Love it!
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
mAlice said:
I'm in the market for a practical ride.

I would like a remote start, but that's not a deal breaker.
Must be SUV/CUV, 4 door. Must be able to have it serviced locally (St Mary's County). Must sit higher than a sedan.

I was seriously considering a Navigator, but we recently had the truck in for service, and were jerked around by the service department, which left me feeling like I might have to deal with that kind of service in the future. So, unless there is a very compelling reason to buy a Ford product, the Navigator is out of the running.

So, what would you buy, and why?
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Are you getting rid of the convertible or keeping it for fun?
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
I really like the body style of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. They are very stylish.

I think Toyota is a good value. I know their Camry sedans come w/2 years maintenance, not sure about their SUVs. I would imagine it is the same.

I see new Ford Explorers everywhere. They are very nice inside, offer 3rd row seating.

We had a GMC Acadia and really liked it. Traded it in last year on a new 4-door Jeep.
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
mAlice said:
I'm really torn, but it's starting to nickle and dime me to death.
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Oh no. It's such a cute car!!

I love my BMW but I'm getting up there in miles. Hubby and I looked at the newer 5-series vehicles at Passport over the weekend. I don't know how I controlled myself from NOT driving away w/one. :lol:
 
ginwoman

ginwoman

Well-Known Member
mAlice said:
I'm in the market for a practical ride.

I would like a remote start, but that's not a deal breaker.
Must be SUV/CUV, 4 door. Must be able to have it serviced locally (St Mary's County). Must sit higher than a sedan.

I was seriously considering a Navigator, but we recently had the truck in for service, and were jerked around by the service department, which left me feeling like I might have to deal with that kind of service in the future. So, unless there is a very compelling reason to buy a Ford product, the Navigator is out of the running.

So, what would you buy, and why?
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I am with you on not buying a Ford product. We recently were jerked around by Leonardtown Ford (used). We still don't have answers to our questions on the warrantee So....at this point we are very down on Fords and especially down on Leonardtown Ford.
 
mAlice

mAlice

professional daydreamer
Chasey_Lane said:
Oh no. It's such a cute car!!

I love my BMW but I'm getting up there in miles. Hubby and I looked at the newer 5-series vehicles at Passport over the weekend. I don't know how I controlled myself from NOT driving away w/one. :lol:
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I've never cared for BMW sedans, so there is no temptation there. Also, BMW is out of the running because I can't have it serviced locally. Otherwise, I might consider one of their SUV's.
 
mAlice

mAlice

professional daydreamer
ginwoman said:
I am with you on not buying a Ford product. We recently were jerked around by Leonardtown Ford (used). We still don't have answers to our questions on the warrantee So....at this point we are very down on Fords and especially down on Leonardtown Ford.
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Well, that's 2 local Ford dealers that I won't be dealing with.
 
BadGirl

BadGirl

I am so very blessed
I love, love, love my Highlander, and really enjoy the comfort, spaciousness, and ride of it. I like the heck out of the fact that it retains its' value so much.

Having said that, there are a few things that I don't like about it: I wish the drivers door had a keyless entry (keypad). Often Bob will meet me somewhere on his motorcycle and want to stash his helmet and riding jacket in the backseat, and unless I am there right by the Highlander, he can't do that. Oddly, my old Explorer had that feature. I think the Lexus has that feature, though, at a higher price point. Also, my Highlander doesn't have a memory setting for seats and steering wheel adjustments for multiple drivers. Again, my old Explorer had that.


I also am not a fan of the Highlander's gas mileage ( about 20 mpg), but that is the price I pay for a heavy, safe vehicle.
 
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