Who makes the best and longest lasting mid size suv for the money
So far everyone around here likes Hyundai and Kia...
So far everyone around here likes Hyundai and Kia...
Who Makes The Best Suv For The Money ?
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What capabilities are you looking for?
In Oz, with a Toyota Hilux running at $50k plus, the Chinese Great Wall is an amazing value for money vehicle...at around half the price of the Yota.
It's got safety comparable to 5-6 year old mainstream players, 30+MPG (US) in the diesels, and the new owners aren't afraid to throw them at the bush.
It's got safety comparable to 5-6 year old mainstream players, 30+MPG (US) in the diesels, and the new owners aren't afraid to throw them at the bush.
Nissan suv's seem to be in the top few from what i can tell.
There are probably more SUV's than cars these days, how do you generalize and say which is best even for the $?
I am a big fan of the CR-V myself, but I also like several others.
I am a big fan of the CR-V myself, but I also like several others.
4 wheel drive v6 good on gas reliable automatic.. Its for a 23 year old girl going to school.. Also good crash tests
Anything from Subaru? Why a mid-sized SUV for someone starting out? I don't think that any SUV is going to get good MPG's for someone going to school. With 4 wheel drive & V6 your not going to get MPG's
If AWD and V6 is the only option then I'd maybe stick with a Hyundai Santa Fe or something. With AWD and the V6 it tops out at 26 MPG's hyw.
If AWD and V6 is the only option then I'd maybe stick with a Hyundai Santa Fe or something. With AWD and the V6 it tops out at 26 MPG's hyw.
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My recommendation would be around 2006 KIA Sportage.
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In that case a nice Geo tracker, a 23 year old going to school definitely doesn't Need a new suv....
Completely agree on used...but not sure the Tracker had good crash test results...The Toyotas tend to be bullet-proof...mine sure has...
In that case a nice Geo tracker, a 23 year old going to school definitely doesn't Need a new suv....
Completely agree on used...but not sure the Tracker had good crash test results...The Toyotas tend to be bullet-proof...mine sure has...
The Geo Tracker only got a 2 star crash rating. But of course most anything from that era's not going to get good crash test results.
Shoot if the OP's got the money to spend on his girl going to school, nothing wrong with giving her something new with a warranty and built safer.
Shoot if the OP's got the money to spend on his girl going to school, nothing wrong with giving her something new with a warranty and built safer.
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4 wheel drive v6 good on gas reliable automatic.. Its for a 23 year old girl going to school.. Also good crash tests
It almost sounds like you're looking for the wrong type of car for the purpose.
Something like a used Highlander or older RX300 would fit the V6, reliable, and safety criteria.
4 wheel drive v6 good on gas reliable automatic.. Its for a 23 year old girl going to school.. Also good crash tests
It almost sounds like you're looking for the wrong type of car for the purpose.
Something like a used Highlander or older RX300 would fit the V6, reliable, and safety criteria.
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The Subarus are getting rated very well by Consumer Reports for long-term reliability.
After shopping this segment to death for a good friend we settled on a GMC Terrain.
Check out the GM offerings, they are surprising in person.
Check out the GM offerings, they are surprising in person.
A slightly used Ford Explorer, Grand Cherokee or other vehicle that is rolling depreciation if v6 and 4wd a must.
If new and AWD okay Honda CRV is great/safe SUV. If she changes her mind(23) very high resale/easy resale unlike Kia/Hyundai/GM.
If new and AWD okay Honda CRV is great/safe SUV. If she changes her mind(23) very high resale/easy resale unlike Kia/Hyundai/GM.
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4 wheel drive v6 good on gas reliable automatic.. Its for a 23 year old girl going to school.. Also good crash tests
Older Pathfinder. Preferably a 3.3 one still made in Japan. Not too big. And young ladies love them.
4 wheel drive v6 good on gas reliable automatic.. Its for a 23 year old girl going to school.. Also good crash tests
Older Pathfinder. Preferably a 3.3 one still made in Japan. Not too big. And young ladies love them.
We bought a 2012 RAV4 a couple months ago. I was lukewarm at first but the more I drive it, the more I like it. It's certainly not the most stylish vehicle but for our family of four it's very practical and a hoot to drive. I love the 3.5 V6.
I view this as...What is best suited for you/family, driving style and climate??? They're all quite reliable and all have their issues(although few).
I like the idea of a FWD 4 cyl and I am liking the GM offereings.
I like the idea of a FWD 4 cyl and I am liking the GM offereings.
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