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Tmacelroy12 
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| Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 9:57 am)
2012 Acura 2012
vs.
2012 Infiniti EX35
vs.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I've been trying to decide what new car I should get. All these cars are in the ~30k range. I'd like to get an opinion from the money board on which yall think is the best value.
Also, it doesn't have to be a 2012 model.
I have $10,000 that I can put towards a down payment, hopefully looking to get under 4% interest rate. I can put around $450 towards monthly payments as well.
Thoughts?
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LSUwag
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Orlandeaux
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 10:24 am to Tmacelroy12)
The wife has a 2010 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4wd and she loves that truck. It is very well built and has been 100% reliable with no problems in two years. The new models are a lot more refined than ours.
I don't know much about the other two.
Good luck.
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Chicken 
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Jackassistan
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 10:45 am to Tmacelroy12)
Cherokee is clearly the best looking of the three. I am guessing the others have been features.
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756
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 12:05 pm to Tmacelroy12)
You actually would compare a Jeep( which is really a dodge) to Acura and Infiniti?
A dodge compared to two luxury cars that have the highest ratings 
I would favor the Infiniti slightly over Acura but both are excellent vehicles
Jeeps are no longer jeeps they are dodges with a jeep emblem
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donRANDOMnumbers
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 12:19 pm to Tmacelroy12)
Acura is getting uglier every year
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guttata
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 12:49 pm to donRANDOMnumbers)
I wouldn't touch the Jeep. They are not very reliable after a few yrs. as for the Acura or Infinity. Basically comes down to do u you like Ho da or Nissan better? Personally, I like the exterior of the Infinity, but its hard to beat an Acura's interior.
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ItNeverRains
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 1:47 pm to Tmacelroy12)
You should check out a Honda Crosstour, wife just got one, loves it. Under 23k on an 2012 EX, 0.9% for 60 mo. financing. Keep your 10k.
This post was edited on 12/1 at 1:49 pm
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foshizzle
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 1:59 pm to Tmacelroy12)
quote:
it doesn't have to be a 2012 model.
The correct answer is to get a well cared-for 2007-ish model. Costs tons less.
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guttata
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 2:02 pm to foshizzle)
If you look used, don't even consider the Jeep.
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Tmacelroy12
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Houston
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 3:41 pm to guttata)
Thanks for the input everyone. If I do get a 2007ish model, then I won't get a Jeep. 
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Rev1897
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 3:59 pm to Tmacelroy12)
Have the new jeep.bought it over lux ,odels like the Audi JD Infiniti. Great decision and we love having the extra $$ in the bank too.
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LSUtigerME
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 4:10 pm to Tmacelroy12)
JGC. Looks great, great interior, great options. I wish my wife would have liked the JGC else it'd be sitting my driveway. Went with an MDX instead.
I have an Acura and an Infiniti, and would consider the Jeep over the other two. Of the two jap models, I prefer my Infiniti.
This assumes you're looking at new, or near new.
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Tmacelroy12
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Houston
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 4:33 pm to LSUtigerME)
Yeah, near new. I just stayed working, young, single, and no dependents so I can throw some cash at this. Obviously, I know cars aren't good investments, so I want to be wise with my money. And we are settling the estate so I'm due for $10,000.
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Rev1897
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 4:55 pm to Tmacelroy12)
Get the overland Jeep and you won't miss anything that the others have. Or get the Laredo with Leather/Backup cam and save $$
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guttata
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prairieville
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 5:20 pm to Rev1897)
Jeeps are garbage. I speak from experience
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756
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 6:09 pm to guttata)
Jeeps are note Jeeps they are dodges
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lynxcat 
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 6:29 pm to 756)
I have an 05 JGC Limited and it has been a fantastic car. Most people that ride in it are impressed by the condition and the feel.
What are these comments about jeep being a Dodge?
I like the Acura ZDX the most....gorgeous design.
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ProudLSUMom
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Baton Rouge
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 6:38 pm to Tmacelroy12)
I have an 03 Infiniti FX35. I love that thing! I like it even more than my 09 BMW 328i convertible! I didn't expect that to happen.
We are getting rid of the convertible soon and I want something new and am considering another Infiniti for sure!
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GeauxTigers18
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 9:56 pm to Tmacelroy12)
The Acura gives you all the luxurious features of a midsized sports utility vehicle and handles like a Indy car.
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cwill 
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| re: Acura RDX vs. Infiniti EX35 vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (Posted on 12/1/12 at 10:18 pm to Tmacelroy12)
Buy an AZN car and you'll never be disappointed by engine trouble....buy American and get to know your mechanic.
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