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[rjundi]

My wife/I determined we want to get a 7+ passenger vehicle to replace my 2004 Subaru WRX wagon that is beyond reliable but cramped. Accoring to KBB I can get $9k-11.5k for car.

I seldom drive(6k miles/year) so fuel economy is not top priority with it. It will be used for occasional long trips too.

We don't have lots of money to spend beyond what we get for my WRX this year. I saw a craiglist 06 Sienna minivan 83k miles for $11.5k but far away and not that excited to drive one.

Any suggestions in the $11k-14k range?

 

[123Saab]

What about a Subaru Tribeca?

 

[meangreen01]

SUV. Good time to buy, too.

 

[The Critic]

I'm sure you can find a cheaper one, but something like this:

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/defa...8a-c84b3e3d0737

 

[meangreen01]

That won't fit seven people. At least not legally.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: meangreen01
That won't fit seven people. At least not legally.

Unless you count the dead bodies in the trunk.

 

[meangreen01]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SE-SUV-4-...=item2565c3b76f

This one stretches you're budget, but they can be had in your price range if you look hard enough. Might have to get 2wd or one with over 100k miles. 2wd would help MPG's

Seats seven and looks tough.

 

[meangreen01]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: meangreen01
That won't fit seven people. At least not legally.

Unless you count the dead bodies in the trunk.

I was going to go there and further even LOL! The imagination runs wild.

 

[asiancivicmaniac]

Originally Posted By: meangreen01
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SE-SUV-4-...=item2565c3b76f

This one stretches you're budget, but they can be had in your price range if you look hard enough. Might have to get 2wd or one with over 100k miles. 2wd would help MPG's

Seats seven and looks tough.


And for something even bigger, the Armada is pretty cheap used.

 

[lexus114]

What about the Mazda CX-9?

 

[meangreen01]

Originally Posted By: rjundi

We don't have lots of money to spend beyond what we get for my WRX this year.

-snip-

Any suggestions in the $11k-14k range?

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: meangreen01
Originally Posted By: rjundi

We don't have lots of money to spend beyond what we get for my WRX this year.

-snip-

Any suggestions in the $11k-14k range?




oops! that shoots down the CX-9.

 

[Smokescreen]

My vote would be for a used Suburban. Allows plenty of storage space too. Anything else is akin to a minivan for space behind the rear seats..ie not much...

& you can get them these days very afford-ably.

 

[rjundi]

Suburban came to mind as a vehicle the 12mpg scared me off and I only will be able to closer to city mileage. My WRX currently achieves 20MPG with my driving type.

What are the thoughts on Honda Pilot's. I see many of them but not sure if they have serious problems or just run. They also are 8 passenger which looks great.

I guess I am looking for 15MPG+ not much, but when not if fuel spikes.

 

[DriveHard]

Depending on options, I would go for the 2007 Saturn Outlook.
Seats 8
High feature V6 275hp, 250ftlbs
6 speed auto
rated for 26mpg on highway
tows 4500 lbs.

You can find them for $15K and less if you are not super picky about options and miles.

That is what I am looking for to trade for my Audi since my wife and I just had our 4th child.

 

[meangreen01]

Originally Posted By: rjundi

What are the thoughts on Honda Pilot's. I see many of them but not sure if they have serious problems or just run. They also are 8 passenger which looks great.


If you like the looks of 'em I suppose it's one to consider. You'll be looking at the first gen, which I find incredibly boring looking. 2nd gen isn't as bad IMO. Boring to the point I don't think I'd give up the MPG penalty to a minivan.

 

[rjundi]

Originally Posted By: DriveHard
Depending on options, I would go for the 2007 Saturn Outlook.
Seats 8
High feature V6 275hp, 250ftlbs
6 speed auto
rated for 26mpg on highway
tows 4500 lbs.

You can find them for $15K and less if you are not super picky about options and miles.

That is what I am looking for to trade for my Audi since my wife and I just had our 4th child.



Thanks for that tip. I drove the Buick version and liked it but have seen $$$$ prices used.

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: meangreen01
Originally Posted By: rjundi

What are the thoughts on Honda Pilot's. I see many of them but not sure if they have serious problems or just run. They also are 8 passenger which looks great.


If you like the looks of 'em I suppose it's one to consider. You'll be looking at the first gen, which I find incredibly boring looking. 2nd gen isn't as bad IMO. Boring to the point I don't think I'd give up the MPG penalty to a minivan.



Boring looking? It look`s like a dumpster with car wheels.

 

[rjundi]

Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: meangreen01
Originally Posted By: rjundi

What are the thoughts on Honda Pilot's. I see many of them but not sure if they have serious problems or just run. They also are 8 passenger which looks great.


If you like the looks of 'em I suppose it's one to consider. You'll be looking at the first gen, which I find incredibly boring looking. 2nd gen isn't as bad IMO. Boring to the point I don't think I'd give up the MPG penalty to a minivan.



Boring looking? It look`s like a dumpster with car wheels.


8 passenger is what I was referring to looking great not the looks. I don't think any of the SUV's look good except maybe current generation Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer actually look nice.

 

[Nick R]

See if you can find a Traverse, or Acadia used, they might be a little more expensive, but they are some of the best large-crossovers out there.