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Best small SUV for the wife, under $30k
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:23 pm
Greetings OT. Mrs. TLC is in the market for a new vehicle and we have decided to go with a small SUV. Having not bought a car in a long time (her car is 11 years old, my truck is 15 years old), I'm admittedly out of touch with what the different brands offer. She wants something with a smooth ride "that looks cute," and I want something with good safety ratings and a reliable engine. The current favorites are the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-5, but I'm open to just about anything. What would y'all recommend?
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:24 pm to The Last Coco
Kia Sorrento is probably the best for that budget. Plus it has third row seating.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:25 pm to The Last Coco
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Mazda CX-5
Never heard anyone say anything bad about it.
SO has one and it is very nice for what she (her parents) paid for it.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:25 pm to The Last Coco
We've had a honda pilot for 9 years now and have loved it. About to trade in for a new one soon.
Just big enough, but not too small. Has a fold up third seat to fit some extra kids in if needed.
Just big enough, but not too small. Has a fold up third seat to fit some extra kids in if needed.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:25 pm to The Last Coco
We need pics of wife to determine best fit.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:25 pm to The Last Coco
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:26 pm to VetteGuy
inb4youarepoorandyourwifewillgolookingforarichdude.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:27 pm to The Last Coco
Honda just came out with the HRV which is a bit smaller than the CRV but is also less expensive.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:27 pm to VetteGuy
My old lady, no pics, got a used acura mdx last year for right around that price. She seems to really like it.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:27 pm to The Last Coco
I was in your same position about a year ago. We went with the ford explorer. It has a third row so you will not have to upgrade for more room. It has all the bells and whistles on the interior for 30k.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:29 pm to The Last Coco
Me and my wife are also looking for small SUV under 30k. we were looking at the Jeep Cherokee and Buick Encore. I'm curious about all the replies here though
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:30 pm to The Last Coco
Mrs. Salmon likes her Ford Escape.
We drove almost of the small SUVs in the market when we were looking for her and it drove the best. The CRV was surprising small on the inside.
We drove almost of the small SUVs in the market when we were looking for her and it drove the best. The CRV was surprising small on the inside.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:32 pm to Jack Daniel
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ford explorer
Best in the segment.
Encores are nice also, but I'm not sure if they are under 30.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:32 pm to VetteGuy
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VetteGuy
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Start here:
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Avoid Chrysler products, don't get a Honda Pilot.
Pretty much what we did - hence the CX5 and the CRV. She isn't a fan of the Subaru aesthetics and I'm not sold on the Mitsubishi reliability. I would consider any of the other Top Safety Picks as well.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:33 pm to The Last Coco
Kia Sportage. One of the only small ones with a little pep in the engine.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:34 pm to Breauxsif
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Breauxsif
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Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:35 pm to The Last Coco
Just got the wife a Nissan Rogue and it's been great
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