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re: Best SUV/Small SUV?

Posted on 9/9/16 at 11:57 am to
Posted by Hog on the Hill
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 9/9/16 at 11:57 am to
Yeah personally I prefer the Outback to the Forester. If I lived somewhere I needed a car, I'd get an Outback.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
34758 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 11:57 am to
quote:

4Runner is an SUV. Don't think they make three row "small" crossovers or SUVs but I could be wrong.

4runners can come w/ 3rd row
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6998 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 12:06 pm to
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I thought for the last 10 or 15 years, Mazda has been a monumental POS. Have they changed their stripes?


Just sold the wife's '04 Mazda6. That car never gave us any trouble.

The CX5 is routinely rated as one of the best small crossovers - usually neck and neck with the CRV. Good mileage, handling, and extremely safe. Solid reliability and great styling.
Posted by BulldogXero
Member since Oct 2011
10374 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 12:46 pm to
I hate the body style of almost all modern SUVs
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 12:47 pm
Posted by DevilDogTiger
RTWFY!
Member since Nov 2007
6644 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:18 pm to
Pontiac Aztec on 22s for the true OT ballers.

But for real- Toyota 4Runner
Posted by tigersbh
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
13376 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:20 pm to
quote:

I hate the body style of almost all modern SUVs


Me too. They've all gone to that crossover look. They look more like a station wagon now. I like the taller, boxy look.
Posted by Honky Lips
Member since Dec 2015
2828 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:21 pm to
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Just bought this for the wife a month ago. Not a bad vehicle or price....


(Jeep Compass)

how satisfied are you with the compass? reviews arent that great for them, but the price is insanely competitive
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:23 pm to
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Both of mine have been great. My current has 115,000 miles and I still take it on long trips.


The road noise was probably the worst part of the one I had. Plus the cheap infotainment center was likely the worst I've ever encountered. Simply pairing a phone was the most complicated process I've ever seen in a vehicle.
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
89339 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:26 pm to
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Simply pairing a phone was the most complicated process I've ever seen in a vehicle.


With SYNC? All you do is hit the button and say "connect phone." It doesn't get much simpler than that.
Posted by Them
Viewing the lake
Member since Nov 2008
11405 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:30 pm to
As a (mostly) used car salesman, my recommendations are as follows, in descending order:

1. Outback/Forester
2. RAV4/Highlander
3. CRV/Pilot
4. Equinox/Terrain

4Runners are overpriced. That is all.
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:33 pm to
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With SYNC? All you do is hit the button and say "connect phone." It doesn't get much simpler than that.


This was the lowest end system you could get. Owner's manual never said to pair via voice command.
Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
19880 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:35 pm to
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Don't think they make three row "small" crossovers or SUVs but I could be wrong.


My mom has a Buick Enclave with a third row, so I assume the GMC Acadia and whatever the Chevy equivalent is called also have third row options
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:37 pm to
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My wife kept wanting me to drive the Hyundai Sante Fe sport and I kept trying to get her to buy the Acura RDX. I finally caved and drove it. It was so much car for the money we bought the Sante Fe sport. Amazingly good car


Agree. They're surprisingly sporty. Drove one up the PCH in CA and enjoyed it.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3600 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

how satisfied are you with the compass? reviews arent that great for them, but the price is insanely competitive


I like it so far
Good Ride
Jeep is a solid brand
I got the Sport SE package
Bought it for the wife and because we want to start having kids, but she's been using her company car so I have been driving it most of the time
I also see a lot of them in town
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
89339 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:38 pm to
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My mom has a Buick Enclave with a third row, so I assume the GMC Acadia and whatever the Chevy equivalent is called also have third row options


That's not really a "small" SUV though. They're basically the length of a Tahoe.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
89339 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:39 pm to
quote:

Jeep is a solid brand


Do what now? Jeep is known as one of the least reliable brands
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:39 pm to
quote:

how satisfied are you with the compass? reviews arent that great for them, but the price is insanely competitive


Whatever you do, don't even look at a Jeep Patriot. That might be the shittiest vehicle ever made.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3600 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:41 pm to
quote:

Jeep is known as one of the least reliable brands


never heard of that. I would think they would be good if you see a lot of them on the road

I have a bunch of friends that have Wranglers and Grand Cherokees and they all love them
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:42 pm to
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Do what now? Jeep is known as one of the least reliable brands

I've rented quite a few vehicles over the last couple years and I can say with certainty that Chrysler products are always the worst.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
89339 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:44 pm to
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never heard of that


Just one of a million links J.D. Power reliability ratings drop; Jeep among the worst

Wranglers are great because no one else makes anything like them, but Grand Cherokees are just coming around with their reputation the last few years. But the other Jeep offerings get abysmal reviews for the most part. Wouldn't stop me from buying a Wrangler though. One day...

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