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Do you drive an SUV

1,883 2,285 November 10, 2010 at 08:40 AM
If so, do you recommend it? why?

I'm trying to get an suv before winter starts but i'm unsure of what to get. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

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Last Edited by idkist November 10, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Requirements:
$22,000 - $25,000
Compact to Mid-Size SUV
4x4 or AWD

Suggestions From Loungers:
VW Tiguan
bmw x-5 /nagin
Hyundai Sante Fe
Hyundai Tuscon
Honda CRV
Jeep Liberty
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercury Mountaineer before 2001
Subaru Outback before 2003
Passat Wagon 4-motion around 2001-2003
Grand Cherokee anything before 2005
Toyota Rav 4

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11-10-2010 at 08:41 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:41 AM.
what do you think a bmw x-5 is, duh.
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11-10-2010 at 08:42 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:42 AM.
I don't currently, but I have been considering getting the Honda (Accord) Crosstour [honda.com]
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11-10-2010 at 08:44 AM.
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Quote from idkist :
I don't currently, but I have been considering getting the Honda (Accord) Crosstour [honda.com]
I'm trying to stay under 25k... I just got my house and i'm on a budgetFrown
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Phrozt
11-10-2010 at 08:48 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:48 AM.
SUVs = most common vehicle to see in the ditch after a snowstorm lol.
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11-10-2010 at 08:51 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:51 AM.
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SUVs = most common vehicle to see in the ditch after a snowstorm lol.
I dont want a huge SUV. I want a compact SUV which would have better traction I would think..Confused

I like the KIA sportage but my BF said it sucksMad
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11-10-2010 at 08:53 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:53 AM.
Quote from Claudia365 :
I want a compact SUV which would have better traction I would think..Confused
What does that have to do with traction?
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11-10-2010 at 08:54 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:54 AM.
Quote from Claudia365 :
I dont want a huge SUV. I want a compact SUV which would have better traction I would think..Confused

I like the KIA sportage but my BF said it sucksMad
Smaller SUV = less mass = less traction. Bigger (taller) SUV = more unstable in high winds.

Pick your poison.
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chanle51
11-10-2010 at 08:55 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:55 AM.
We have a Santa Fe (love it) - if you want more compact I'd recommend checking out an AWD Tucson.
Hyundai is still the best bargain out there.
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11-10-2010 at 08:57 AM.
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Quote from Phrozt :
Smaller SUV = less mass = less traction. Bigger (taller) SUV = more unstable in high winds.

Pick your poison.
That may be true for dry roads, but on ice, the size of the SUV would be largely irrelevant. It would have more to do with the types of tires, the thread on the tires, and the traction control/stability control of the vehicle.
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11-10-2010 at 08:59 AM.
11-10-2010 at 08:59 AM.
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That may be true for dry roads, but on ice, the size of the SUV would be largely irrelevant. It would have more to do with the types of tires, the thread on the tires, and the traction control/stability control of the vehicle.
You really think so?? I mean... unless we're talking about the difference between off road vs year round tires, I don't see where tire type is going to make that much of a difference.
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11-10-2010 at 09:04 AM.
11-10-2010 at 09:04 AM.
I don't know about SUV's but around here, when there is any ice on the roads, all the pickup trucks end up in the ditches.
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11-10-2010 at 09:04 AM.
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You really think so?? I mean... unless we're talking about the difference between off road vs year round tires, I don't see where tire type is going to make that much of a difference.
They make summer tires = poor traction on snow/ice
All season tires = moderate traction on snow/ice
Winter tires/snow tires = great traction on snow/ice

Don't ask me what the difference (besides price laugh out loud) is between the tires, but I'm sure your google isn't busted Wink.


And they make special tires, I haven't seen them in the US (or they may not be street legal). They have little spikes for controlled driving on ice.

Tires play a major role in the traction of your car or SUV on ice.
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11-10-2010 at 09:06 AM.
11-10-2010 at 09:06 AM.
I def don't want to keep my Scion for the winter. The tires don't help because i was sliding last yr and I had new tires.
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