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Thread created 09-14-2011 by kingscorpio
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I would look at the Kia Sorento as well. 3rd row is pretty roomy considering (I've owned an acura MDX as well, and the 3rd row on the kia is much better..) and the price is very nice very well...
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I would recommend a Chevy Traverse, comfortable third row seating.
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I bought an Expedition (2006). The third row was much better than the Tahoe which I was also considering. The third row folds down to be flush to make a large cargo area. The way the designed it...
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I'm actually looking for a 3rd row seating SUV for my family and test drove quite a few SUVs.
For your price range and important factors I would go with:
Toyota Highlander 2008+
Honda Pilot...
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I'm also shopping for a new SUV or Minivan and the following is what I have short listed.
2012 Ford Explorer (EcoBoost), 2012 Honda Pilot and the 2012 Honda Odyssey.
I'm leaning towards the...
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the 2012 explorer is no longer considered an suv. it looks like an overgrown edge (crossover).
i have an older explorer with a 3rd row and love it. a little cramp in the back unless the people...
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I've never owned anything BUT American cars (primarily GM), and have never had problems with any of them. I do go though cars pretty frequently, so between my wife & I, we've easily gone through 20...
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Thanks for the info.I have it in my list now!
Thanks a lot for the info I was looking for.I will test the 2011 Pilot and Highlander!
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I get 17MPG and do a combination of city + hwy driving.
I havent had any issues with my vehicle in ~6 years. I take very good care of my car though and have a good mechanic that keeps an eye on...
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how about a Pilot?
I rented an Enclave once and it's a nice car; can't speak to reliability though.
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Ive found the 3rd row to pretty uncomfortable in most the smaller suvs, its kinda like the little jump seats in the old pickups. Its there if your desperate.
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upon my research, I find the expedition the best. I always see them for sale with 200K+ miles too. They depreciate a ton the first 5 years. They start off at $40K+ and I can find 5 year old ones...
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My friend has a 2011 Pilot and 2010 was the redesign. The third row seat got more useful and it was decent but I didn't test drive it. Here are my pros and cons of the ones I've tested:
2011...
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They are junk...why don't you look into consumer reports or other car magazines who actually collect data to establish reliability? 1 or 10 people reporting that they have great reliability is not a...
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then buy it 1 year removed and avoid the large part of depreciation on any car.
you might counter that i'm not answering the original question...
well, depreciation is a function of original...
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I drive a Honda Pilot and the third row is fine. My next vehicle (soon) is a Lexus GX460- costs a bit more (not a lot) but depreciation is nominal- no need for premium fuel either like they claim.
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I am looking for a SUV which has a comfortable 3rd row seating for adults in 30K-35K range.Fuel economy and reliability are the other important factors I am considering.I was interested in Buick...
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I am looking for a mid-sized SUV.I thought about the full sized ones but I really don't need that much towing capacity at the expense of fuel economy.That is one of the reasons I was considering the...
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look at 2011 Honda Odyssey at the moment used car prices are nearly same as new prices,go new
everytime you fill up suv its 100 dollar
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/business/06tank.html
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First find all with third row seating:
Toyota Sequoia
Toyota 4Runner (2011+)
Ford Expedition
etc...
Then figure out what you can purchase based on your amount.
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You didn't specify if you where looking for mid or full size SUV but if your looking at 3rd row seating I would look toward the full size SUV's. I currently drive a Nissan Pathfinder (midsize) and I...
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Well,I am skeptical about American cars also and I love European cars (I drive a Volvo S80). The problem is non of them make good SUVs with good enough 3rd row seating,atleast in my budget!
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Thanks for the pics.I remember renting an Expedition and actually sat in the back for about 3-4 hrs and didn't feel cramped at all(I'm 6') but I don't think the fuel economy is all that great,9-10...
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Just bought a new highlander V6 SE. Great crossover SUV for the price. Drives like a car. Gets reasonable MPG. Other family members have lexuses and the feel and features are somewhat similar...
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That's some good advice.As far as using the third row,I would like to have it as we are expecting our second one and parents/in-laws visiting.A lot of people are suggesting Lexus and JD Power...
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I've sat in my friends' Pilot 3rd row seat and I felt it was tight.It will be uncomfortable for 3-4 hr trips.I think it was a 2008 or 2009 model,has anything changed in the 2010-11 model?
I'd...
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I haven't been in an Enclave but the online reviews say that it has the most comfortable 3rd row seats for adults in the mid sized SUV category.Pilot is a nice one but I think the 3rd would be...
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Mazda CX-9 has third row seating. Very well appointed.
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I have a 2010 Honda Pilot and other than the mileage its a great car. I test drove a MDX last week, but really other than some bells and whistles couldnt justify the nearly double cost of the MDX.
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But what is the value of a KIA after a couple of years? I'm thinking it will be a drop in the toilet compared to other vehicles that may be considered.
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Same here, currently driving a 2000 ford xploder and prolly need to start thinking about another vehicle in the near future before my ball joints fall off. I really like SUVs because of the size,...
