supldys Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I saw the thread about the explorers being junk, so what would you guys recommend? Nothing too big, its for the wife, and nothing too small (got a kid, a giant dog, and we'll be making long trips so will need luggage room) Looking for something pretty new, 05+, just need some ideas of whats good and whats bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Lots of people love the envoy or trailblazer I like the ford line up a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I saw the thread about the explorers being junk, so what would you guys recommend? Nothing too big, its for the wife, and nothing too small (got a kid, a giant dog, and we'll be making long trips so will need luggage room) Looking for something pretty new, 05+, just need some ideas of whats good and whats bad. I have a 1996 explorer with 190K. I have had minimal issue with the truck, just regular maintenance. Still drive it every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 RAV4 is one I would look into. My mom has an 08 (I think). The V6 AWD is a blast. Weighs about 3600lbs and has about 270hp. Very comfortable car, I drove it back from Florida and IIRC got 23-24mpg average over the trip. Rated at 21mpg. Might not be big enough for what you want? Looks like they went to this body style and engine option in 06. Brand new right now you can step into a base v6 AWD for about $25k. The 06's are about $15k (per edmunds). Although it sounds like you can't beat what some of the used biger (american truck frame based) SUV's are going for. Christian (can't remember his CR name) with the MKIII Supra has one and raves on here about it every once in a while too. Maybe he will poop in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I've got an 06 HEMI Grand Cherokee and I freaking love it. It's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Trailblazer SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Liberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Uh duh and Escalade...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would just recommend staying away from the Jeep Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Uh duh and Escalade...... Thatd be awesome, but a bit out of my price range. We were looking at the grand cherokees but I was reading about a lot of them having major hesitation issues, I take it you guys havent run into that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200805/2009-audi-q5-s-line-8_460x0w.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200805/2009-audi-q5-s-line-8_460x0w.jpg Shameless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Shameless What? Small, sporty SUV that PWNS everything in it's class. What's not to like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 we've been really happy with our Durango. I would at least suggest test driving one to see what you think. It's optioned really well for the price. Pop up 3rd row and the interior is pretty nice in it. My wife has 130k on ours and the only thing I've ever had to do to it was general maintenance and clean the iac valve on it. Runs great and for it's size gets decent gas mileage. We get ~23 on the highway and she averages 18 combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Love my Trailblazer. Been solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Mazda cx-7. My mom was looking for a smaller sized SUV and ended up getting the cx-7. only thing is the gas mileage isnt the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 EDIT: saw you were looking for something NEWer. I would not buy an 06 explorer as that was the first model year and there were some teething issues... I would buy an 03-05 or 08-10. Well this all depends if you want and SUV to be rugged and to be able to haul something as they were originally designed of if you are looking at a vw beetle, honda accord or toyota camry with a lift kit. If you are just looking to move people you can't go wrong with a honda odyssey minivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 We were looking at the grand cherokees but I was reading about a lot of them having major hesitation issues, I take it you guys havent run into that? What engine are you reading about a hesitation issue? Never heard of problems with hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 What engine are you reading about a hesitation issue? Never heard of problems with hesitation. Same, I've never noticed any kind of hesitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 What? Small, sporty SUV that PWNS everything in it's class. What's not to like ? Too fancy for them here folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 top 10 suv's id buy in order 1.) Infinity FX45 2.) Infinity Q 3.) Escalade EXT (kinda like a suv) 4.) Denali XL (2005-2006) 5.) 2005 Ford Excursion powerstroke 6.) Range rover 7.) Lexus GX 470/450 8.) Lexus Rx 400h 9.) Chevy Tahoe LTZ 10.) Toyota Sequoia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 My parents have an 08 Jeep Liberty thats been solid but I would go the next size up as to me it seems a bit small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Shameless plug - I am selling our 05 AWD Equinox LT. Had zero issues and the right size for what you're describing. We've liked it for the high mpg and the wife didn't want a "big" suv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Fuck SUV's...I love my '05 Caravan! Seriously... The thing has a 180hp V6 with a ton of torque, gets better fuel economy than any other car I have, holds my stuff+Weimaraner, FWD but has better traction than my sister's XC90 in the snow (true story)... True, I got it for free, but I needed about $600 in front-end parts but it now rides like new for 120k miles on the odo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 cherokee or trailblazer would be my vote. someone mentioned rav-4---seriously?? in-laws have a rav-4 and there's a class-action lawsuit regarding failing transmissions in those pieces of shit. a denali would also be up there on the list, but they're big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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