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'The Bronco’s been discontinued. We’re trying to shed that whole fugitive on the run thing. This is the Escape.'
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any particular reason you're stuck on an suv?
gas prices ain't gonna trend down, that's for sure, and suvs typically are guzzlers... bad for the environment. |
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My wife drives a Subaru Forester, though she also considered the Honda CR-V.
I think that they are both good smaller SUVs and would prefer them to the ones you named because they have proved to be far more reliable over time as recorded in Consumer Reports. Note: they are both Japanese models, but reliablity is the issue--particularly if you are buying a used model with little or no warrantly. |
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We recently test drove the Hyundai SantaFe, CRV, and X-Terra before purchasing an Acura MDX. Here are some initial thoughts..
The Santa Fe was a very nice little SUV. There are a couple engine options, the smaller V-6 seemed a little underpowered, so I would suggest the larger V-6. The model we test drove was front wheel drive only, but got through the snow with no problems. The interior was very roomy and generally comfortable, but the seats are kind of hard. Nice handling and smooth ride. Good value for the money. My expectations for the CRV were higher. Maybe too high. The shorter wheel base translated to a harsher ride, even on an Accord platform. It is only offered in a 4 cylinder. Honda reliability is good, but that comes at a higher cost. The X-Terra is more of a serious off-road vehicle. For a vehicle built on a truck platform, the ride was great. If you expect car/mini-van like ride and handling, you'll be disappointed. I test drove a 2wd version. Power seemed OK, but nothing spectacular. Very spacious, but spartan interior. MDX. Firm ride but not rough. Most luxury minded of the four, leather everything, sunroof, etc. V-6 has plenty of power. Seats 7. Acura price is higher.
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The wife has a 2003 ford v6 escape xlt 117000 no problems knock on wood, plenty of get up & go no rattles
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Toyota Highlander. The new body style is nice.
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Maybe a used Infiniti QX-4. I had a 2000 a few yrs. ago and really liked it. Chances are you can get a used one for reasonable. Only set-back is they too are disco'd.
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Thought along your lines a couple of years ago before I settled down and got the deal of a lifetime Ford Freestar-minivan (05 used, SE model) in 05 for $13K.
Great gas mileage and great ride. SUV's use up too much gas.
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I have a Hyundai Santa Fe.. 2001... solid performance.. still running great with 150k on it.. no major issues
gas mileage sux my baows though.. but it about the same as any vehicle its size
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