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MarathonKnitter
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
i've been approved for a car loan! yay!
tonight, i go and sign all sorts of documents and get the ball rolling.
now, it's time to SHOP.
i have NEVER bought a car this way. all my cars have always been old, used cluckers.
i think i'm going to go with a smaller suv.
although my heart sings when i think about the GMC Acadia... but in all honesty, it's too much car for me.
talk to me about your cars!!
edited b/c i don't know how to spell
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steph4777
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
We're on our second Honda CR-V and have no complaints. We had the last one for 12 years and when we started looking we were able to get a decent trade-in value for it to put on the new one.
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CunningOne
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Take a look at the new Buick Encore (not to be confused with the Enclave) and test drive. You won't be disappointed! My mom just leased one and she loves it! She said its the perfect size.
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| Posted 5/29/13 1:12 PM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
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Diana
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
love my Toyota Venza!
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| Posted 5/29/13 1:29 PM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by IansMommy23
love my Toyota Venza!
I was just going to suggest this. DH LOVES his.
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| Posted 5/29/13 1:34 PM |
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JNM
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
nissan rogue
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| Posted 5/29/13 2:05 PM |
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jams92
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
im curious about this too....anyone care to share their gas millage with their SUV? that is Dhs biggest concern with us getting one...
i have a 2005 explorer and get 15mpg 
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| Posted 5/29/13 2:11 PM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
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Danielle
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
For smaller SUV's I have had both the Toyota Rav-4 and the Honda CR-V.
I much preferred the CR-V. The Rav-4 didn't have anywhere near the pick-up and performance that the Honda did. It was reliable and nice, don't get me wrong, but the CR-V was a joy to drive.
It was also very good in the snow and I loved the brakes - sounds weird - but they actually have really amazing brakes on Honda's and I like them lol.
Friends and SIL have the Rogue - I have not driven that myself, but it seems very nice. It is reasonably priced and you can get A TON of features in Nissan - like nice higher-end amenities without paying major money either. HTH!
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by CunningOne
Take a look at the new Buick Encore (not to be confused with the Enclave) and test drive. You won't be disappointed! My mom just leased one and she loves it! She said its the perfect size.
OMG ALL the new Buicks are gorgeous!
I never thought I'd want a Buick but they have really come a LONG way since the days of being an old man car!
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| Posted 5/29/13 2:44 PM |
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evnme
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Toyota rav4
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| Posted 5/29/13 3:17 PM |
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LawyerWife
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
We got the Mercedes GLK350 in February and we really love it. We traded in a 2004 Ford Escape, which I actually really liked (but it was time to let it go). This is smaller than the Ford and drives more like a car. It also gets better gas mileage. It is a little pricey but we feel we got a really good deal on the lease (I know you said you want to buy and we looked into that too and the deals were not as good for this car). My sister has the Nissan Rogue and it is also a great small SUV (I think it is a little bigger than the GLK).
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| Posted 5/29/13 3:20 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by CunningOne
Take a look at the new Buick Encore (not to be confused with the Enclave) and test drive. You won't be disappointed! My mom just leased one and she loves it! She said its the perfect size.
OMG ALL the new Buicks are gorgeous!
I never thought I'd want a Buick but they have really come a LONG way since the days of being an old man car!
I know, right?  I'm on my second Enclave now, having just recently upgraded to a 2013. Never thought I'd own a Buick before I was 65 but I do love it!
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| Posted 5/29/13 6:11 PM |
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Hope2009
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by JNM
nissan rogue
ditto, I love mine. Easy to park in the crowed NYC streets.
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| Posted 5/29/13 6:23 PM |
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Just returned my Mazda CX9 lease. Had no issues with it and it was decent on gas.
I just leased a new Cherokee.
I'm still getting used to it so I will let you know my opinion in a few more weeks.
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| Posted 5/29/13 6:41 PM |
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by jams92
im curious about this too....anyone care to share their gas millage with their SUV? that is Dhs biggest concern with us getting one...
i have a 2005 explorer and get 15mpg
With my CX9 I would be able to get away with filling up once a week and did at least one day in the field and drove back and forth from Seaford to Babylon twice a day.
It cost around $65 on average to fill up.
So far my Cherokee seems to be similar and I commute back and forth to Manhasset from Western Suffolk.
Both seem more like car bases/crossovers to me though. I think you start running into issues with larger truck bases.
I heard the Pilot is horrible on gas.
I also think older models are less fuel efficient.
My friend has a Jeep Cherokee that is around 10 years old and he told me he fills up every 3-4 days and he pretty much just drives locally.
I have heard the same from people I work with who have older Jeeps----they said you can literally watch the gas needle going down as you drive it.
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MrsMick
Baby #2 debuts in March 2016!
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
I have the new 2013 Equinox. Gas mileage is awesome. Costs about 60 bucks to fill up from empty. A tank typically lasts me about 2 weeks. The car is super roomy and I love driving it. Its like the Acadia but smaller. More like the Terrain. Its actually the same car. You should look at the Terrain if you liked the Acadia!
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Rosie0613
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/10 875 total posts
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Rosie
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
We got a 2013 Ford Escape. We love it. Its nice and roomy. The mileage is great. We got it almost 2 weeks ago and haven't gotten to the 1/2 point with gas yet. And DH went to Jersey once and we've been driving mostly to local places.
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| Posted 5/29/13 10:25 PM |
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luvmyReese
Hello Kitty
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Catt
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Happy with my Ford Edge :) not to big..not too small. More room.inside then it looks & im a tall person. Its.peppy sharp & drives/feels like a car & not a bus.
Good Luck & Congratulations :)
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| Posted 5/29/13 10:56 PM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
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Diana
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by jams92
im curious about this too....anyone care to share their gas millage with their SUV? that is Dhs biggest concern with us getting one...
i have a 2005 explorer and get 15mpg
with my venza i fill up about 3 times a month...$55 each and its about 19 mpg. i do mostly street driving.
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MrsP6311
LIF Toddler
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Subaru Forester! They just changed the body style again for the 2014 model. It's amazing!! Especially in the snow I an easily drive through 18 inches. Also number 1 safety rating! Please test drive one!!!!
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lucky1007
My Princess is Here!
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and I absolutely love it!!!! It drives so good, has a lot of space, and it feel really safe (it has great safety ratings)
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| Posted 5/30/13 5:07 PM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Another fan of the Subaru Forester. I love mine and might buy another one when this one dies.
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| Posted 5/30/13 5:12 PM |
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stinger
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Re: talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
Posted by Rosie0613
We got a 2013 Ford Escape. We love it. Its nice and roomy. The mileage is great. We got it almost 2 weeks ago and haven't gotten to the 1/2 point with gas yet. And DH went to Jersey once and we've been driving mostly to local places.
I'm going to look into this when my Kia Sorento lease is up (which I was happy with but want a less expensive smaller SUV).
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| Posted 5/30/13 6:06 PM |
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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
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talk to me about smaller SUVs... it's official, i'm in the market for a new-to-me car
I have the 2013 Honda CR-V and I love it.
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