Help me pick a new car/vehicle

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  1. $P1

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    Can't decide between a Cherokee/CRV/etc. Looking for under 45k. Not opposed to a lease, but I drive about 20k miles/year, so I'd probably have to pick up another older used car as well.

    Anyone have strong feelings for/against anything in the compact SUV class?
     
  2. dblplay1212

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    Grand Cherokee. Love mine.

    AMA
     
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  3. $P1

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    Test drove one for a day. It just doesn't seem that much different/better than my Cherokee. Not sure I can justify the cost in my head.
     
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  4. bturns

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    Subaru Outback with the 3.6 I6.
     
  5. Redav

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    From personal experience Hondas and Toyotas will run forever, especially Toyotas so I'd go with one of them if it were me.
     
  6. bturns

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    You both are going to resell those bad boys for less than a total of 1/10 of the price you paid...
     
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  7. devine

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  8. bturns

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    This is good advice...
     
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  9. dblplay1212

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    I havent been in a Cherokee yet so I cant compare. I do my my GC though.
     
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  10. cdaysker

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    Yeah if you are only wanting an SUV I'd go 4Runner
     
  11. Shawn Hunter

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    I like my Honda Fit and gas mileage is excellent. I get like 36 miles a gallon overall.

    Not a compact SUV.of course but throwing it out there anyways.
     
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  12. HuskerInMiami

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    I have a Nissan Murano and love it. Will likely switch to something more fuel efficient though when lease is up in 6 months.

    Why do you need a CUV? Why not just go with something like a Camry Hybrid. It's more spacious than a CUV and gets 50+ mpg.
     
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  13. $P1

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    I live in Michigan...there are like 4 days a year where I need a really capable 4WD, lol.
     
  14. racer

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    Subaru Crosstrek here. Like it quite a bit. Cargo room is the downfall.
     
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  15. HuskerInMiami

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    How many people travel in your vehicle?

    I've been tempted to look at the Subaru's but am afraid of the stigma of driving a Subaru.
     
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  16. TC

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    Ah suki suki,
    I'm coming in the Cherokee
    Gasoline
    There's steam on the window screen
     
  17. Arkadin

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    Why is there no poll I was just trying to randomly select an option
     
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  18. $P1

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    Max of 4 adults...definitely don't need a 3rd row and not overly concerned with backseat space.
     
  19. dblplay1212

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    Yea cant go wrong with those. I guess it depends on how long you keep a car. If you're the person that will keep a car for 10+ years, a car lasting forever is of huge importance. If you're the person that gets a new car every 3-5 years, not so much.
     
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  20. TC

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    Check into bikes and stop mauling the environment you animal
     
  21. Festus McBadass

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    If he’s looking compact SUV, the RAV4 is nice
     
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  22. Taques

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    absolutely love my CRV
     
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  23. a.tramp

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    Outback and Tacoma master race. Will probably never buy a non Toyota or Subaru vehicle again. Absolutely zero issues. And still worth quite a bit if we had to get rid of one for any reason.
     
  24. Buenos Nachos

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    Subaru Outback. Best pound for pound, all things considered, vehicle on the market.
     
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  25. a.tramp

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    I am really surprised Subaru has been mentioned so many times without us being called lesbians yet. Let’s get ahead of it. Scissor me!
     
  26. Redav

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    I had a boss who swore by Subarus
     
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  27. AIP

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    Everything mentioned is a crossover not suv

    Want a crossover get a Ford Escape
     
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  28. dump

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    Subaru so you can fit in with the other lesbians! a.tramp
     
  29. a.tramp

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    Seriously SP1 do yourself a favor and test drive an Outback and Forester before making a decision. Outback has more cargo and leg room, Forester has taller profile and looks more like a SUV.
     
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  30. TrustyPatches

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    How bout you cut down on your carbon footprint and walk like a good liberal
     
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  31. Eric The Viking

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    Toyota Highlander

    The newer hybrid ones avg 28 hwy/30 city and are all wheel drive. The Toyota CVT transmission and the hybrid system are very reliable. You can get a hooked up slightly used (low mileage but pre-owned) ‘19 model for around $35k.
     
  32. AIP

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    Not sure if the 4 runner is body on frame or not
     
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  33. Bricktop the white

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    Mazda CX-5 Signature.

    Cx-9 signature if you need 3 rows.
     
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  34. ~ taylor ~

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    SP1 has the life that everybody ask for
    His is a fast life, he is on a crash course
    What you think he rap for, to push a fucking Rav-4?
     
  35. 20/20/20/20

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    I’ve had a Kia Sorrento for about 2 years and really like it, would recommend
     
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  36. Fusiontegra

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    Love the Outbacks and that or an RDX will likely be my next car, but I think Crosstreks are hideous.
     
  37. $P1

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    TMB Subaru making a heavy push, these lesbians love their cars. Reading about the 2020 Outback now.
     
  38. Fusiontegra

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    Test drove a cx-5 last week. Really nice to drive but a little on the small side if I'm going to get something SUV-y.
     
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  39. Bo Pelinis

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    I know Toyota and Honda make good cars but honestly these days what companies are making unreliable shitboxes? Seems like it's not that common to get a lemon in the last ~10 years. For instance, people shit on Daimler but I know a ton of people who have owned all different makes/models and have heard nary a complaint. Same with GM. Same with Ford. Same with pretty much everyone.
     
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  40. Bricktop the white

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    Check out the YouTube series Alex on autos. He does extremely in depth reviews and comparisons. Watched a ton of his videos while helping my gf shop for a car.



    That's the main complaint I see about it. Cx5 too small, cx9 too big (unless you want a 3 row suv then the cx9 is also too small)
     
  41. Fusiontegra

    Fusiontegra My life is dope and I do dope shit.#SparedByThanos
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    And just saw one of these in the nieghborhood last week. First one I've seen and I think it looks reeeeally nice.

    [​IMG]
     
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  42. Fusiontegra

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    It's listed as one of the funnest crossovers on the market to drive and it definitely is. Drives like a car, similar to something like BMW's X1. But you definitely sacrifice size to get there.
     
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  43. a.tramp

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    It takes a brave man to embrace his inner lesbian. We are here to support you as you take your first steps into your brave new world.
     
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  44. TheFreak55

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    Saw a white one in atlanta last weekend that thing was an absolute beauty
    Shawn Hunter rocking a Honda Fit is the most on brand thing ever
     
  45. SmoochieWallace

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    96 Ford Bronco.
     
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  46. Odin

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    Buy a car
     
  47. AIP

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    If you get a wrangler people will wave to you

    Try that in your sissy crossover
     
  48. MODEVIL

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    Audi Q5? I think it can be had for under 45k
     
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  49. Cheshire Bridge

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    At 20k miles per year and $45k budget, I'd get a 4 runner if you want an suv.


    Lexus if you want a car.
     
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  50. racer

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    Wife and I actually own 2 Subaru’s. Just call us Ellen and Portia.