re: Which luxury compact SUV offers the best bang for the Soccer Mom buck ?

Posted by retooc

Freeport, FL

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 9:53 am to Lsupimp

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bang

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soccer mom

Edit: damn you Tyler

This post was edited on 6/10/24 at 9:55 am

Posted by Violent Hip Swivel

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 9:54 am to Lsupimp

1988 Dodge Caravan. Wood panelling strip. 4 cylinder

Posted by SpotCheckBilly

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 9:55 am to POTUS2024

The Volvo XC 90 is bigger than the XC 60 and has a third row seat. Volvo makes a great riding car and has very comfortable seats. They are great for long drives.

The XC 70 is more station wagon-esque, but a bit taller than the V series wagons.

Posted by LSUDad

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:07 am to Lsupimp

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Looks to my eye like Lexus, Acura and Mercedes are winning this battle based by what I see in the Whole Foods parking lot.

How long do you plan to keep? Lexus and Acura are good. Once the warranty expires, the Mercedes hits hard.

Posted by LSUGrrrl

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:21 am to Lsupimp

I’ve driven most of these and have friends who’ve driven the rest. They all love the Porsche but it’s too small for a soccer mom.

Stay away from BMW. Just turned mine back in from a lease after my Escalade was stolen. BMW resale is horrible. The dealerships don’t even want them back right now. I love the Range Rover but no way would I own one past the warranty. They still have the worst record.

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:24 am to Lsupimp

Toyota Highlander Platinum for the unpretentious.

Posted by TSS_Tiger

Baton Rouge

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:27 am to Lsupimp

Infinity is giving 20k off of the QX80 without even negotiating. The 2025 is a redesign year ( they are ditching the 5.6l V8 for a turbo V6). If you stay away from the sentry model -$20k puts you in the midsize price range for a full size unit. 400HP and an 8500 towing cap means it has room and is also capable.

Posted by Nolalakeview

Member since Feb 2015

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:28 am to Jaydeaux

My son and his wife just purchased the Honda Odyssey EX-L on Saturday.
They have a 2 yr. old and another on the way.

We purchased the Honda Pilot Black Edition last year and we absolutely love it!

Posted by Tiger1242

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:29 am to Lsupimp

I’m a dude and I drive a Lexus NX 300, big fan of it, great car. My wife has the Acura NDX

Posted by SippyCup

Gulf Coast

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:33 am to Lsupimp

The 2020 Navigator was great until the electronic issues started to surface. Ditched that for the Escalade but the ride is incomparable to the Navigator. I wish Toyota/Lexus made a full size with the cargo space the escalade ext and Navigator L have.

Posted by LSUDad

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:36 am to Lsupimp

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Volvo XC 60? Audi Q5?

Volvo and Audi both get low marks on Reliability and Owner Satisfaction.

Posted by chinesebandit56

Brusly

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:39 am to Lsupimp

My wife drives the RX 350 from Lexus, great car with no problems.

Posted by Robin Masters

Birmingham

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:49 am to Lsupimp

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Posted by LSUGrrrl

Frisco, TX

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 11:39 am to SippyCup

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The 2020 Navigator was great until the electronic issues started to surface. Ditched that for the Escalade but the ride is incomparable to the Navigator. I wish Toyota/Lexus made a full size with the cargo space the escalade ext and Navigator L have.

Funny bc I hated my 2 day test drive of the Navigator and love my Escalade, this one being my 3rd. Shows how each person experiences vehicles differently.

Posted by MikeDaTiger23

Lake Charles

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 11:48 am to Lsupimp

Out of these you have listed, I'd go with the Acura RDX. I've driven an RDX a couple of times as the dealership put me in one while I was getting my wife's MDX serviced.

Posted by ThuperThumpin

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:25 pm to Lsupimp

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Other?

Often overlooked but the Mazda CX 70 and 90 are very nice vehicles.

Posted by Lsupimp

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Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:32 pm to ThuperThumpin

Good vehicles sure but I was looking for the luxury segment. Which reminds me, Mazda needs to upgrade that logo asap.Or even do what the other Japanese manufacturers have done and rebrand a luxury line like their old proposed Amati line. They certainly have the engineering and brand loyalty to do that.