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Best SUV/Small SUV?

Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:26 am
Posted by PenguinNinja
Antarctica (and Japan)
Member since Sep 2011
2381 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:26 am
Moving back to the US after several years away, and I have no idea what's available there these days.

I'm looking for something used (2013-2016) in the $25k-$40k price range for my wife.

2 rows with storage is fine, but I'll also look at stuff with a third row (preferably collapsible).

Any recommendations?
Posted by Layabout
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2011
11082 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:34 am to
Subaru Forester, Consumer Reports top-rated small SUV for the past ten years. Consider buying new. The model commands such a high resale value that the difference between new and used is minuscule.
Posted by crazytigerfan69
everywhere
Member since Apr 2004
5702 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:06 am to
Mazda CX-5
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:22 am to
Toyota 4Runner.
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53509 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:37 am to
quote:

Toyota 4Runner.


OP said small SUV, so I figure more like a RAV4.

RAV4 is a great vehicle, and you can get it fully loaded for around $30k.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 6:59 am
Posted by Wooly
Member since Feb 2012
13851 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:41 am to
I'm getting a 2016 qx70 with under 10k ok it for about 37000
Posted by tigersbh
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
12996 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:56 am to
You might also consider the Ford Escape. I'm on my second one.
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
13910 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:10 am to
Outback
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
33139 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:15 am to
quote:

OP said small SUV, so I figure more like a RAV4


RAV4 is a crossover. 4Runner is an SUV. Don't think they make three row "small" crossovers or SUVs but I could be wrong.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 7:17 am
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23225 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:17 am to
My wife has a Santa Fe that does well on the flatlands of LA. I like it as well.
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
14560 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:34 am to
quote:

My wife has a Santa Fe that does well on the flatlands of LA. I like it as well.


Ditto
Posted by JAB528
The Mexican Ocean
Member since Jun 2012
16870 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:43 am to
Audi q5
Posted by Scooba
Member since Jun 2013
20009 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:44 am to
Ms.Scooba has a loaded RAV4. She is very happy with it.
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
148031 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:50 am to
I see a lot of soccer moms driving Honda Pilot's.

I've never been in one so I can't really say but they seem to be very popular.
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
33139 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:52 am to
quote:

I see a lot of soccer moms driving Honda Pilot's.



The new ones are very good vehicles. Honda went a little minivanish with the styling, but it's otherwise a very good crossover. The EX-L model has a lot of features for the money and avoids the annoying start/stop feature in the Touring trim models.
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
172638 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:52 am to
quote:

Subaru Forester, Consumer Reports top-rated small SUV for the past ten years.

Also got great ratings in the latest issue of motor trend that I was browsing the other day. For the value a new Subaru Forester is incredible.

On a related note my girlfriend drives a crosstek and it's also a very good vehicle for the value.

My next vehicle will probably be a new Forester. I refuse to spend 40K plus on a new vehicle. Seems absurd.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61706 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:55 am to
2016 Honda pilot is a damn fine vehicle for the price. The new modes are bigger than the old and has much more room on the 3rd row.

Just got my wife one and I'm driving the old 2006 one with 120k miles. Loved this one too.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 7:57 am
Posted by Cdub_tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2013
311 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 8:04 am to
Toyota Highlander
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 8:15 am to
Toyota Highlander
Mazda CX-5
Subaru Crossover/Forrester

All these douches rattling off Audi etc. are attention whoring. Unless you aren't trying to impress anyone with an emblem on the car, these are solid choices.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
31339 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 8:16 am to
My wife likes her Chevy Equinox. Rides really nice and gets around 32 mpg.

We looked at others, especially the Outback, but my wife likes the look of the Equinox. The Outback we test drove rode and drove super nice.
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