Help me pick a SUV

jetblk328i · 01-28-2010, 03:39 PM

Hello,

I am planning on trading in my old lexus rx for another SUV for the winter. Before, I was interested in purchasing new, but now i want either certified or a good pre owned.

My budget is roughly 25000.

Here are some limitations:

1.Must have AWD
2.Must be good in snow
3. X3 size preferred but can tolerate up to and including mercedes ML size.
4.Decent room inside.
5. OK(not range rover or hummer ) fuel economy.

Currently, i was thinking, X3 or LR2ish...
Any and all suggestions are appreciated!
*Edit* not interested in another Lexus Rx.

Thanks!

daheechang · 01-28-2010, 03:40 PM

acura rdx?

daheechang · 01-28-2010, 03:41 PM

or i personally would love to get this as a snow monster

http://images.motortrend.com/auto_sh...front_view.jpg

jetblk328i · 01-28-2010, 03:42 PM

haha, oh i forgot one biggie.... it CANNOT be a station wagony thing, ie. Volvo XC70.

hmm, acura rdx, i'll put that on the list to take a look at(unsure about the interior *******

daheechang · 01-28-2010, 03:44 PM

lol i guess the forester is out of the question then.. i hear toyota fj cruisers are alot of off road fun, but i think they look hideous.

quagmire · 01-28-2010, 03:46 PM

First gen SRX. Try to grab a 2007 or newer as those have a much improved interior, but it drives great. Won C&D best luxury SUV 3 years in a row. It even beat the new X5 in 2007 when it came in 2nd to the MDX( ugh!).

KingOfJericho · 01-28-2010, 04:06 PM

FX35?

LI E90 · 01-28-2010, 04:14 PM

Audi Q5

jetblk328i · 01-28-2010, 04:33 PM

I'd love an Audi Q5, except the price is way over my budget. Any used/certified ones are well over 25000 and new ones are out of the picture. =(

I also like the FX35 but there are NO infiniti dealers within a 50 mile radius so they are harder to find.

Good suggestions, keep em coming!

BMW F22 · 01-28-2010, 04:43 PM

I think for around $25k you should look at maybe an 07 RX350, highlander, Rav4, honda pilot, GMC terrain. Be wary in buying a toyota though. There's a recent recall on some of the models (mostly 09-10 but some models go back to 05- avalon).

Bimmer007 · 01-28-2010, 06:02 PM

Acura mdx, it is about the same size as an ML but is less expensive and has good handling and acceleration.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...-Midsize-SUVs/

the rdx is really fun too, 2007 had the most sporty suspension,

smmmurf · 01-28-2010, 06:15 PM

Get a used '05-'08 Lexus GX470. Those drivetrains will go 500,000 miles.

pittsy · 01-28-2010, 06:39 PM

tahoe?

Bartman619 · 01-28-2010, 07:05 PM

2010 Subaru Outback

touareg · 01-28-2010, 07:12 PM

For the smaller options, I like the LR2, RDX, or CX-7. For something bigger, maybe the X5, ML, SRX, or Pilot.

jetblk328i · 01-28-2010, 08:30 PM

hmm lots of interesting suggestions!

Keep them coming!

I am currently leaning towards smaller vehicles like the LR2, RDX, and X3. However I do like the ML. But sadly, the tahoe, GX, and MDX are too big for me.

Touareg, i am surprised you did not suggest a touareg lol, my sister in law has one, its great!!! but too big and too thirsty for me

touareg · 01-28-2010, 08:45 PM

lol...i did think about it, it is definitely an option :-) i don't think it should be horrendously thirsty with the V6, it's no bigger than an ML, and it is really nice inside

Alexander · 01-28-2010, 08:58 PM

4Runner!!!!!!!!

TheAcAvenger · 01-28-2010, 09:01 PM

I second the Q5 vote.

I saw the new Acura ZDX for the first time yesterday and actually realllllllllly liked it. Check it out

BMW F22 · 01-28-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

I second the Q5 vote.

I saw the new Acura ZDX for the first time yesterday and actually realllllllllly liked it. Check it out

Except it costs like $46k for a base model; $50k with the tech stuff. That's 2x the OP's budget. But to be honest I would love to have that car. I saw it at a local dealer and really liked it as well.

JayReplay · 01-28-2010, 09:42 PM

VW Tiguan 2.0T. A fun little truck

lyndon_h · 01-28-2010, 09:43 PM

What do you want out of the vehicle? You say you want a small SUV, but i don't know what you want to do with it. IMO, a small SUV is often not much more useful than a sedan (unless you're looking for cargo room for a dog, etc). Do you like the driving position, but wanted something small enough to still be someone interesting to drive?

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jetblk328i Colonel 307 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Help me pick a SUV Hello, I am planning on trading in my old lexus rx for another SUV for the winter. Before, I was interested in purchasing new, but now i want either certified or a good pre owned. My budget is roughly 25000. Here are some limitations: 1.Must have AWD 2.Must be good in snow 3. X3 size preferred but can tolerate up to and including mercedes ML size. 4.Decent room inside. 5. OK(not range rover or hummer ) fuel economy. Currently, i was thinking, X3 or LR2ish... Any and all suggestions are appreciated! Edit not interested in another Lexus Rx. Thanks!
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daheechang Colonel 126 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	or i personally would love to get this as a snow monster http://images.motortrend.com/auto_sh...front_view.jpg
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jetblk328i Colonel 307 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	haha, oh i forgot one biggie.... it CANNOT be a station wagony thing, ie. Volvo XC70. hmm, acura rdx, i'll put that on the list to take a look at(unsure about the interior *******
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daheechang Colonel 126 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	lol i guess the forester is out of the question then.. i hear toyota fj cruisers are alot of off road fun, but i think they look hideous.
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jetblk328i Colonel 307 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	I'd love an Audi Q5, except the price is way over my budget. Any used/certified ones are well over 25000 and new ones are out of the picture. =( I also like the FX35 but there are NO infiniti dealers within a 50 mile radius so they are harder to find. Good suggestions, keep em coming!
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BMW F22 Major General 3565 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I think for around $25k you should look at maybe an 07 RX350, highlander, Rav4, honda pilot, GMC terrain. Be wary in buying a toyota though. There's a recent recall on some of the models (mostly 09-10 but some models go back to 05- avalon).
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Bimmer007 Lieutenant 41 Rep 537 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Acura mdx, it is about the same size as an ML but is less expensive and has good handling and acceleration. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...-Midsize-SUVs/ the rdx is really fun too, 2007 had the most sporty suspension, Last edited by Bimmer007; 01-28-2010 at 07:37 PM..
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smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	Get a used '05-'08 Lexus GX470. Those drivetrains will go 500,000 miles.
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touareg Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	For the smaller options, I like the LR2, RDX, or CX-7. For something bigger, maybe the X5, ML, SRX, or Pilot. __________________ Currently: 2017 M2 MT LBB In a previous life: 2011 Z4 sDrive35i MT \| 2011 Mk6 GTI MT \| 2008 EX35 \| 2008 Cooper S MT \| 2009 135i MT \| 2002 A4 1.8T
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jetblk328i Colonel 307 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	hmm lots of interesting suggestions! Keep them coming! I am currently leaning towards smaller vehicles like the LR2, RDX, and X3. However I do like the ML. But sadly, the tahoe, GX, and MDX are too big for me. Touareg, i am surprised you did not suggest a touareg lol, my sister in law has one, its great!!! but too big and too thirsty for me
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touareg Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	lol...i did think about it, it is definitely an option :-) i don't think it should be horrendously thirsty with the V6, it's no bigger than an ML, and it is really nice inside __________________ Currently: 2017 M2 MT LBB In a previous life: 2011 Z4 sDrive35i MT \| 2011 Mk6 GTI MT \| 2008 EX35 \| 2008 Cooper S MT \| 2009 135i MT \| 2002 A4 1.8T
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lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	What do you want out of the vehicle? You say you want a small SUV, but i don't know what you want to do with it. IMO, a small SUV is often not much more useful than a sedan (unless you're looking for cargo room for a dog, etc). Do you like the driving position, but wanted something small enough to still be someone interesting to drive?
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