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re: Mid-size SUV other than Pathfinder

Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:40 pm to
Posted by dewster
Chicago
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:40 pm to
The Enclave is a great vehicle. Buicks all seem to drive like a bank vault on wheels. My parent's LaCrosse is much quieter, smoother, and more powerful than our new Accord. That seems to be a Buick trait.....definitely the kind of vehicle you'd be comfortable with for very long drives.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 2:41 pm
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:42 pm to
Is AWD a need?
Posted by iluvdatiger
Baton Rouge, LA
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:45 pm to
The second row is not bucket seats, they are just like the front seats. There is a space between the seats so people can get back into the third row, which is a bench seat. The bench seats fold down completely flat. My stepdad just got the enclave as his company vehicle. I was impressed, and if i was looking at 3rd row suvs, I would def consider the enclave as a top 3. My mom had the acura mdx for a few months before deciding the maintenence was too expensive as was the gas. She returned it and got a honda crosstour and has been very happy.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:46 pm to
Whatever you do don't get a Durango. Have one for work. It's terrible
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:47 pm to
quote:

Whatever you do don't get a Durango. Have one for work. It's terrible


How about that fuel economy though?
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:47 pm to
4Runner, Explorer or Grand Cherokee.

I believe all have 3rd row seats.
Posted by KABoss02
Dallas
Member since Jul 2009
1362 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:47 pm to
The Subaru Forester does kick arse, no third row though.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22163 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

The Enclave is a great vehicle.


My grandparents have an Enclave. They love it.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:48 pm to
I get 18 mpg. It's the 6 shooter with awd. You can't even turn off the awd.

It does have 3rd row seating
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 2:49 pm
Posted by redstick13
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:51 pm to
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Subaru Forester. Top-rated by Consumer Reports for the past ten years.


Fantastic vehicle that nobody in the south ever looks at because they don't drive in snow. I really wanted to buy one of these but the wife loved the Highlander. Don't regret the purchase because our Highlander is great too.
Posted by iluvdatiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2004
42829 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:52 pm to
Do you know anybody who has the buick encore? I might would be interested in that size if it's just like the enclave minus 3rd row
Posted by redstick13
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:52 pm to
Wow that is crap. We get 22 in our Highlander and it is full time AWD.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:52 pm to
I just hate the sound of that boxer engine. Rented one on a drive to Houston it was ok
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 2:53 pm
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28164 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

I get 18 mpg. It's the 6 shooter with awd. You can't even turn off the awd.


Not as bad as I thought.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25342 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:53 pm to
I think the Encore is a much, much smaller vehicle than the Enclave.

If you only need two rows, check out the Subaru Outback with the 3.6L engine.

Toyota Venza might be a good option too if you can get past the styling. Not everyone likes it.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 2:56 pm
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:54 pm to
I am in the hills/mountains and it's all back roads. I drive it like I stole it. Came with gas card
Posted by iluvdatiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2004
42829 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:56 pm to
I want something that looks like the lexus rx350 without the pricetag
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:57 pm to
Kia?
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38495 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:58 pm to
quote:

I think the Encore is a much, much smaller vehicle than the Enclave.


Not sure on the Buick but the Audi Q5 is really small. We looked at those when we were shopping but they were way too small.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Member since Nov 2012
59644 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 3:00 pm to
I don't understand how people are convinced to buy those things. Also the BMW x6 crossover. Either get a car or an SUV. The in between shite just isn't worth it
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