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Mid-size SUV other than Pathfinder

Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted by lsugrldej8
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
2344 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:11 pm
I was going to buy a new Pathfinder, but I just found out about all the transmission problems the 2013 and 2014's have. Nissan's fix is basically doing nothing other than if the dealership can find a problem they will put a refurbished transmission in for you which still has problems.

I can't buy a new vehicle knowing all these problems with nothing is being done.

Anyway need recommendations on a good 3rd row midsize SUV. TIA
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79119 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:12 pm to
MDX, XC90, Pilot.

Good choice, as the new Pathfinder is horrible looking. They turned it into some minivan-Mazda hybrid.
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18783 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:13 pm to
2014 Highlander is a redesign. Check it out.
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
89481 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:14 pm to
4Runner FTMFW (wait - does it have a 3rd row?)

Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83927 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:14 pm to
Acura MDX
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
60254 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:14 pm to
New Pilot seems a lot bigger than our 09 we had before. Wife loves it. It's not quite as nimble as the previous model, but it does all we need it to do.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:14 pm to
we have an explorer


wife loves it.....i don't mind driving it when i have to
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:16 pm to
quote:

Anyway need recommendations on a good 3rd row midsize SUV. TIA



Enclave, XC90, Audi Q7
Posted by sushisucks
Member since Dec 2013
599 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:18 pm to
Tahoe or Explorer
Posted by laangler21
On the lake.
Member since May 2012
3034 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:18 pm to
Just bought the wife a GMC Acadia, would recommend.
Posted by lsugrldej8
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
2344 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:19 pm to
quote:

Just bought the wife a GMC Acadia, would recommend.


That's what my second choice was but I'm driving a Chevy Malibu right now and I hate the dash and I hate the orange/red lights in the Acadia...I know so picky.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
9751 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:22 pm to
Buick Enclave
Posted by MyNameIsNobody
Member since Dec 2013
1132 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:25 pm to
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This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 7:46 pm
Posted by Layabout
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2011
11082 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:28 pm to
Subaru Forester. Top-rated by Consumer Reports for the past ten years.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25314 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:29 pm to
Since the OP is looking at a Pathfinder, I'm assuming he wants three rows of seats.

The GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse were updated recently. Seems like a lot or my coworkers are buying them this year. They seem very nice and very comfortable, but seem little expensive.

The new Explorer is good vehicle, but it looks like a giant running shoe to me. Much better than the Pathfinder though. I'd consider it too if the Ford guys are having sales.

There are really a lot of options in that segment. No reason you can't find a good deal with someone. The Buick Enclave and Acura MDX are nice if you want something a little fancier.

The Suburban is always a solid choice if you need to tow something or need low range four wheel drive. I think the Sequoia is a nice vehicle as well.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 2:33 pm
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28085 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:30 pm to
Pathfinder would have almost been your worst possible choice.

Explorer, 4runner, Pilot.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28085 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:33 pm to
quote:

Buick Enclave


Really the hidden gem in this segment. Near-luxury price can be a bit much for some buyers.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38450 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:33 pm to
Subaru Forester, Toyota Highlander, Acura MDX, Ford Explorer, Infiniti Q60, KIA Sorrento all get good reviews.

The Acadia gets very bad reviews.
Posted by iluvdatiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2004
42829 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:34 pm to
Check out the buick enclave
Posted by lsugrldej8
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
2344 posts
Posted on 2/18/14 at 2:36 pm to
quote:

Check out the buick enclave


I'm looking online at them and do they all have bucket seats in the second row? I was hoping for a bench seat. Also do the seats fold down completely flat?
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