re: Best mid-size SUV under 30k?

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Best mid-size SUV under 30k?

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Good luck. Better expand your price range 15k

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They’re out there, just not with Italian leather, Bose Sound and other premium options. It all just depends on what options OP’s looking for in each make/model

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It also depends on what we are considering is a mid-size SUV, and if we're talking new or used. New, there definitely won't be many out there under $30k, but plenty of used ones, some recent models. There were a ton of Acura RDX's in the $25-$30k range when we were looking, but a lot of people will consider that a compact SUV. It's a decent size, though the backseat leg room is pretty tight. Lot of Inifiniti QX60's right at $30k. Lot of Explorers for just a little over $30k.

How is this an SUV? I mean think about it. You get maybe four seats, maybe five. You get a trunk, just like a Camry, but it's not a wagon back, it's a fast back, which means there is hardly any reason for the hatch/long roof.

I know quite a few people that "upgraded" to SUV's because "we need an SUV"/"we need 4wd" and found their SUV had literally less space than their car.

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They’re out there, just not with Italian leather, Bose Sound and other premium options. It all just depends on what options OP’s looking for in each make/model

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He probably could get a very well equipped Forester or CR-V for about $30,000.

Both are very good cars.

You need to learn the life lesson of letting your wife buy what she wants. I only veto options / give my wife options when it’s car buying time.

That way if it’s messed up or she complains in any way about it it’s on her. GL