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Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:36 pm to
Posted by Eyeball
TX
Member since Oct 2006
487 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:36 pm to
Another "hell no" for the Hyundai Tucson. My daughter drove one for three years, major issues including bad engine. Hyundai USA was unhelpful and offered no support. Lesson learned the hard way.
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
Cajun Navy Vice Admiral
Member since Oct 2012
41452 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:43 pm to
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I understand why some prefer the isolation of a Rolls-Royce, but to me, that is like going to a concert wearing noise-cancelling headphones



To me the Cullinan would be like getting great seats to see the Berlin Philharmonic, while the Purosangue is like going to a rock concert but sitting stage left in the bleachers, while the 3RS/296/Termmerario drivers are in the pit.
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
20716 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:45 pm to
We have a 2017 Tucson with a GDI engine and it burns oil like an ocean freighter, and has been since it hit 95k miles, currently at 125k. I would not recommend getting one of those, or any GDI engine for that matter.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
116114 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:51 pm to
Fan of the Rogue
Posted by delta_zulu
Middle TN
Member since Jul 2021
733 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:52 pm to
Another vote for Mazda
Posted by CitizenK
BR
Member since Aug 2019
16224 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:00 pm to
CR-V went 280,000 miles with one spark plug change, all 4 brake rotors changed once and a starter change. Otherwise no maintenance issues
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40022 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:54 pm to
Had an X3 for a loaner.

Quiet and comfortable and gets to 80 quickly, with no drama.

But BMWs are anathema to the OT.

This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 8:00 pm
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
43138 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 8:00 pm to
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Sportages

Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
43138 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 8:03 pm to
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Got my wife a CRV last year and it's been nice. Might be too small for the fats but it is perfect for us.

That eliminates 3/4 of Louisiana purchasers
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15242 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 8:16 pm to
The layout is different. Has a great a/c and a decent stereo.

She loves it.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
140324 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 8:27 pm to
We have a crv. Been great so far. Hybrid, so we get like 40 mpg
Posted by WhiskeyThief
Madisonville
Member since Oct 2018
719 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:29 pm to
Have some fun
Ford Focus ST
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
134808 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:42 pm to

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or Kia bc Kia ugly



This is ugly?




Didn't they poach the BMW designer or something? IMHO they've come the farthest from a decade or so ago. I bought a kia Sofia from a poster here long ago and it was...a car. Nothing right with it or wrong with it.

Fast forward to today and I've had my mind changed. Love the safety features and the use of interior space. I found the Hyundais feel...cramped for lack of a better word.

A lot of other makes felt like that. I found the Kias roomy, I like the tech. It just really blew me away from my prior experiences in them years back.
They've definitely made a change and a marked improvement
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
134808 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 1:01 am to
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Has a great a/c and a decent stereo.


Soooo...an AC that blows out cold air and a radio that makes music come out...


That sounds like the absolute bog standard to me. Not any sort of a selling point.

Even the name. A kicks.

Short for can't wait 'til it kicks rocks. Chevy has gone to doo doo in recent years
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
Cajun Navy Vice Admiral
Member since Oct 2012
41452 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 4:10 am to
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This is ugly?


To anyone with eyes, yes. Clearly.
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15242 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 6:17 am to
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Short for can't wait 'til it kicks rocks. Chevy has gone to doo doo in recent years


Huuuah chevway.

But the kicks is Japanese.
Posted by RedMustang
Member since Oct 2011
6946 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 6:25 am to
My wife had driven Ford Escapes for 25 years. She bought a CRV hybrid and absolutely loves it. She gets 42 MPG.
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57188 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 6:26 am to
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VW Tiguan


Great vehicle.
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
5451 posts
Posted on 5/14/26 at 6:45 am to
Is that the Telluride? Those are ok. It’s silly, but my issue with Kia is how the brand name is “painted” across the rear of the vehicle. To me, it looks cheap. Another issue is I just don’t trust Hyundai or Kia for quality or longevity based on my daughter’s experience with 2 Hyundais, and Kia and Hyundai are tasted to be basically the same. My Toyotas last me until I decide to get rid of with no issues. But I pay off and keep for a long time. It’s almost time now to finally start thinking about it.
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