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I should have been more clear but I was talking about used and late model vehicles, I assumed the OP was looking for a used vehicle with the $20K limit. I also mentioned mostly huge land yachts...
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Looks like you are right about the 3rd row on the equinox.
Make sure you are getting your MPG numbers from reliable sites. The one below is easy to use and clear.
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I've also looked at the Hyundai Vera Cruz (I think that's the only one with 3rd row seating). Can't find a Kia with 3rd row seating.
My mom had a Tribeca and I hated that thing. Unfortunetely...
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Under $20K I am thinking used.
I will also sing the praises of my Expedition. I have an 06 which is great. The third row folds down flush, but it also raises up a bit and is actually pretty...
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My wife drive a Hyundai Veracruz. We really love it. We have 2 kids, and it fits all our stuff nicely. No real issues with it so far (had one thing replaced under warranty that was giving us a...
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"And no way, minivans are out of the question. We don't care how practical they are, just can't make ourselves do it!"
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Agreed that the van is not an option and am not trying to state that the OP is confused or wrong in any way. I was simply contributing the similarity with my case and the even stranger transpiration...
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It's a fair point.
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I don't see how it's the impossible. I'm not looking for a new vehicle, don't even want a new vehicle. There's probably a dozen vehicles I've found so far that fit my criteria of medium size suv...
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60k in loans and 3 kids. You're over your kid quota. Spend the money on vascetomy.
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Outback doesn't but Tribeca does.
The XC90 is nice, gets excellent ratings, and safe but it's BMW/Mercedes money and reliability. I would also think it's significantly out of your budget or...
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$20k is tough. We have a CR-V and will upgrade to a Pilot if need be.
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OP's budget is so low. Im guessing something from Hyundai or Kia might be cheap enough to get. Or maybe a Nissan Juke.
For $10K+ more, I've really liked my new highlander. Good all around...
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you may read 20+mpg for highway on some of those suv's you listed, but in real world driving, I doubt you get 20+mpg at all for most of them. you need to check the average mpg (which usually skews...
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Suck it up and buy the mini-van. You'll save money at the pump, on vehicle registration and on insurance compared to an SUV. Use said money to rent a nice SUV when you want to camping.
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This is a valid point. Sites like fuely are places where people post (brag?) about their real world gas mileage. Could look up the cars and see what they really get. MPG ratings are crap.
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What about a Subaru Forester -- It's just a little bit over your budget, but I have heard good things.
I dread the day I have to pony up for a new vehicle *shakes fist in air*
Good luck on...
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Definitely not, I live in Kalifornia (which isn't much better), but at least there's cheap housing here now! I just don't see the point in getting a new car...you lose so much money right no the...
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I didn't think the Terrain or Equinox had 3rd row seating options? That's why I was saying 4wd definitely isn't necessary. If it's a huge difference in mileage then I would go 2wd. I'm thinking...
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Well I thought BMW/Volvo/Volkswagon were all German car companies?
Anyways, how do you like it? Any maintanence problems? What kind of mileage do you get out of it? Insurance pricey?
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BMW is German (So is VW - Volvo is Swedish), but they have an assembly plant in the US. But yeah, REALLY high maintenance costs - I would not recommend BMW unless you're buying new.
Cross off the...
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Then drivers of jacked up pickup trucks must have all been castrated, as demonstrated by the fake testicles they have hanging from their rear bumpers.
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Are you one of those statistics that prove what I said? :lol:
You're also 0 for 2 because I don't drive a minivan (contrary to your excellent skills of perceiving character), and I've already...
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It's got 7 seats, you can easily fit 3 car seats in it. 2 in the second row and 1 in the 3rd row. You could probably cram more in if needed. We'll be using just the second row seats for quite...
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I drive a minivan (weekends) and I can tell you I have no **nut** problems ;)
Soooo...OP what did you decide on?
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We got a 2012 Dodge Journey Crew with all the bells and whistles for $25k...absolutely love it! Big touch screen, power everything, sunroof, seats 7 comfortably, has back seating A/C and heat. ...
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I'm going to buy some truck nuts to put on my Journey. That way I can please Larrymoencurly and be super cool. I'll be sure to flip off all the minivan drivers and laugh at them as I pass them each...
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Just out of curiosity, why the journey? I thought you were going for something bigger, the journey is classified as a crossover/compact SUV? How many car seats can you get in it?
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still a mini van but in your price range 21-28 mpg
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Mazda_Mazda5/
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Yeah, I saw that before I bought it. You can also look through there other reviews and see they are heavily biased towards european/asian car markets. The only american cars they rated well only...
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The third seat in the highlander is useless except for children if you're going on a long-trip. The new infiniti JX seems better in that regard for a little more $$
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I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the Mercedes ML320.
Can be had with a 3rd row seat, relatively decent gas mileage and can actually go off road. Not the cheapest to maintain however.
If I were in...
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Same deal with a Toyota Sienna... can fit adults no problem in the 3rd seat, lots of space everywhere, take out the rear seats and you can fit sheets of drywall and plywood back there, averages over...
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unless something's changed recently, I'm pretty sure that you only get 2 rows of seating with the ML. seats 5. MB's only offers 3 rows with the GL and the G. If you consider the R as a crossover,...
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I have one and every time I have to bring it in (for a problem, not maintenance) it is at least a thousand bucks to fix it. It's such a waste of money but the price you pay for owning a bmw,...
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I thought you wanted a new vehicle, which is why I stated it was nearly impossible. Also, and please don't take this as an insult, but you clearly live nowhere the NYC metropolitan area. No way you...
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I only see these if you want to seat 7+ and cargo:
Chevy Suburban/Escalade
Ford Expedition
Nissan Armada/QX56
Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Land Cruiser
I am sure I am leaving out a few. Hard to...
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under 20K? maybe a stolen one.
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Do you own a Traverse? I've seen those before and was interested. What kind of mileage do you get with it?
I've also looked at 4runners, but they don't seem to come standard with the 3rd...
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I really appreciate all your guys' input. I definitely plan to by used...I don't have huge bookoo bucks to dish out on a car...still have to pay 60k in student loans :). Main reason for not wanting...
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