Midsize SUV suggestions

ColbyLang · Jan 29, 2015

Guys,
Wife is 3 weeks from due date. Bag is packed, car seat is in the car. Problem is, car seat is too damn big for the car. Soo, time to upgrade. Looking to keep it under or close to $40k. Test drove a 4 runner today, I loved it, but I ain't gonna be driving it daily. After the baby is born, we will make a decision together. My question is, what would you buy?

RovingDisco · Jan 29, 2015

Used LR3 or LR4

3fifty7 · Jan 29, 2015

It's not your call but you know that already. Now you do have veto power to knock off a few.

Just before we had our first we got a Chevy Trailblazer that we both ended up hating.
Next was a Honda Odyssey when the second came along. Probably the nicest most practical thing out there with multiple young children.
After the Honda we had an Expedition EL which was way to big IMO but it was a great vehicle for 180,000 miles.
Now we just got an Explorer Limited with 4 bucket seats and couldn't be happier.

US Infidel · Jan 29, 2015

The pathfinders been nice for us. Although I don't like the look of the new ones personally.

alpinehyperlite · Jan 29, 2015

Grand Cherokee Diesel.

Cajun Camper · Jan 29, 2015

Ford Explorer is nice. The wife has a Grand Cherokee that Summit is really nice.

KnightWolf09 · Jan 29, 2015

Ford Edge. Just make sure the break booster's been replaced (extended warranty issued). Had mine since October. I have the sport trim with AWD. Good ride height. Not too big. Nice tech features. Should be able to get a good deal since the next generation is set to roll this year.

RedNeckRuger · Jan 29, 2015

Acura MDX

RedStickChick · Jan 29, 2015

Chevy Equinox or Traverse, Ford Edge or Explorer, Acura RDX.

ETA I have a Honda CRV, granted no kids, but I know people who drive them with kids and love them.

ColbyLang · Jan 29, 2015

Replies are great so far. I hadn't even thought of some of the vehicles up here. To be fair, she currently has a Mercedes GLK 350. It's doable, but not great. Looking to get into the larger sized end of mid size. And to whomever said it wasn't my decision, you're right, it's 100% hers.

JHenley17 · Jan 29, 2015

We've had a CRV since 2012 when the new models came out, it's been a great car. Drove to Gatlinburg with the wife, kid, and all of our luggage pretty comfortably and we make frequent trips to Alexandria with no complaints. With an extra $15k in the budget, though, you can probably find something with pretty nifty little things, like factory TVs in the back seat.

asianpersuasion · Jan 29, 2015

Oddessey

gbundersea · Jan 29, 2015

We leased a Honda Pilot a number of years ago and LOVED it! The missus drools every time one passes us by...

Ton · Jan 29, 2015

I like Toyotas and I like Land Cruisers, so I recommend a Land Cruiser. Midsized? Nah. 40k budget? Look for a low mileage 2003-07 which would land you about 25k and rides a lot better than any 4runner or pretty much anything listed above.

My reply my be a little biased.

trigger643 · Jan 29, 2015

You can get a certified used GX or RX Lexus in that range. "d 2nd the 4runner, too.

George · Jan 29, 2015

We have tossed around selling our 2011 4 runner. White tan and black leather interior. 56k miles. Got it brand new

Barney88PDC · Jan 29, 2015

I went with my mom when she was looking basically for the same thing. Test drove quit a few. Chevy Traverse was nice but seemed small on the inside. She bought a GMC Acadia and says she loves it. It is bigger on the inside than the Traverse IMO. They are certainly worth a look / test drive before laying down money.

noob · Jan 29, 2015

My wife drives a 2014 rdx, bought it with navi for ~35k plus tax. It's surprisingly quick, space is good, and very nimble. My parents drive a mdx, bigger, nicer, but heavier. Both good buys. I drive an escalade. It'll get you to point a to point b. But it'll drink a whole lot on the way

225todd · Jan 29, 2015

We just got an Acadia and absolutely love it. I recommend staying away from the AWD if you look at the Acadia though, we drove one for a day and hated the suspension on it. We had myself (240), my brother (300), my nephew (6'5"), my sister in law (tiny thing) and 2 kids in car seats and all fit comfortably. That impressed me!

Rainsdrops · Jan 29, 2015

Infi iti fx35

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