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re: Best small SUV for the wife, under $30k
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:14 pm to KG6
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:14 pm to KG6
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A little out of his range.
If you want leather and the nav package, sure. You can get one well equipped for $25k. And if you can find one, a base model will run you $22k. I guess it depends what the OP wants and needs. My wife's has been a great car.
It was between the Edge and an Escape with more stuff and the Edge won hands down.
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 2:16 pm
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Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:16 pm to JonaYolles
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The Kia sorento
Definitely worth a look.
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Ford Edge as mentioned
Wife thinks it's too big
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Mazda CX5 is nice too. Might be a little over your budget though
Nah - even the grand touring awd package starts under $30k.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:17 pm to The Last Coco
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Nah - even the grand touring awd package starts under $30k.
huh... my manager must have gotten hosed then - I think he paid like $35k.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:18 pm to sneakytiger
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Ford Edge
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:18 pm to sneakytiger
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I guess it depends what the OP wants and needs.
3 things she definitely wants - leather (for kids - easier to clean), blue tooth (hands free cell phone) and a back-up camera - so a base package won't do.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:20 pm to The Last Coco
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3 things she definitely wants - leather (for kids - easier to clean), blue tooth (hands free cell phone) and a back-up camera - so a base package won't do.
I'd take a look at the Hyundai Sonata. It's very reliable and excellent warranty. My friend's SO has one and it was quite roomy on a trip to the beach a few weeks ago. It also has stated above specs.
EDIT: I meant Sante Fe.
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:21 pm to The Last Coco
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3 things she definitely wants - leather (for kids - easier to clean), blue tooth (hands free cell phone) and a back-up camera - so a base package won't do.
I don't think the CRV has a back up camera package
or atleast they didn't 2 years ago
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:21 pm to The Last Coco
if she thinks the Edge is too big, she will probably prefer the Kia Sportage to the Sorento (it's the smaller SUV from Kia) - starts in the $22k range. Looked at those when I bought my Optima. No need for an SUV though so I went with the sedan.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:25 pm to The Last Coco
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:26 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
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Sid in Lakeshore
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2013 RDX - $27K
Nice. I'll definitely keep an eye out for used RDXs. She would love that
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:38 pm to The Last Coco
RAV4 Limited, 28k done
my wife has a 2014 and loves the thing all the bells and whistles you can want
my wife has a 2014 and loves the thing all the bells and whistles you can want
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:39 pm to Cosmo
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Subaru Forester
This
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:46 pm to The Last Coco
Subaru Outback
Plenty of back seat legroom and a lot of cargo space. It actually sits up higher than the Forester, so I like that feature.
Plenty of back seat legroom and a lot of cargo space. It actually sits up higher than the Forester, so I like that feature.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:55 pm to The Last Coco
Wife has a loaded Buick Encore for a little less than 30. It's very nice on the inside and gets great gas mileage. Just like a 4 door car though.
And it has
And it has
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leather (for kids - easier to clean), blue tooth (hands free cell phone) and a back-up camera
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:14 pm to Rhino5
I use iihs. It is the link I posted above.
You can plug in your year and model and it will give safety ratings in several different categories. Pilots are better than they used to be, but still get a "Poor" in offset crashes. Pilots were mentioned a few times, not picking on you in particular...
You can plug in your year and model and it will give safety ratings in several different categories. Pilots are better than they used to be, but still get a "Poor" in offset crashes. Pilots were mentioned a few times, not picking on you in particular...
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:17 pm to The Last Coco
Subaru Forester
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:38 pm to flvelo12
Highlander
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:47 pm to ChineseBandit66
I bought a used Santa Fe last year.
No problems. Enjoy it.
No problems. Enjoy it.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:48 pm to Cosmo
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Subaru Forester
We're done here; this is the answer.
Depending on her definition of 'cute' and 'good ride' you might look at the Crosstrek (smaller) and Outback (just a touch bigger, I think) too, but Subaru is the answer.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:51 pm to The Last Coco
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She isn't a fan of the Subaru aesthetics
Ah well, no arguing with that. Everybody's entitled to their wrong opinion.
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