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Wife totalled car; Considering many models; Recommendations?
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Posted on 12/31/2010 12:04:58 PM PST by RangerM

Found out yesterday that wife totalled car. Long story short, looks like I'm buying a car soon. She'll want another SUV, but I'm thinking CUV. Looking at....

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute Hyundai Tuscon Kia Sportage Mitsubishi Outlander Honda CR-V (a bit pricey) Mazda5 (not a CUV, but I'm including it as a wildcard)

I've read a lot of info online, but am hoping to hear from anyone with personal experience and thoughts. I'm going shopping with my wife, when I get back in town.

(NOTE: I refuse to consider RAV4 because my last Toyota was a disappointment, or anything GM/Chrysler)


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KEYWORDS: womencantdrive
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To: Doctor 2Brains
Whoops -- you're right. Here's a '66:

1966 Catalina II

Definitely a better front end.

141 posted on 12/31/2010 2:29:01 PM PST by Yardstick
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To: RangerM

I’m on my 2nd Honda CRV. Just loved both of them. My 2006 is even better than the 2000. They never break down and the maintenance is very reasonable. Also good on gas.


142 posted on 12/31/2010 2:38:19 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: RangerM
This one. It's the last of the V8 Interceptors.

143 posted on 12/31/2010 2:39:44 PM PST by Cpl. Dwayne Hicks (Somebody wake me up!)
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To: exnavy

True dat.


144 posted on 12/31/2010 2:40:12 PM PST by Cpl. Dwayne Hicks (Somebody wake me up!)
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To: RangerM
AUDI A6 or A8

finest car on the road

.

145 posted on 12/31/2010 2:44:08 PM PST by Elle Bee
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To: RangerM
Or, if you want to go back to Sept 8, 1955...


146 posted on 12/31/2010 2:44:26 PM PST by Cpl. Dwayne Hicks (Somebody wake me up!)
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To: RangerM

Just remember, $4 gas is being predicted for next year. (I personally think it will hit $4.50, thanks to all that “Quantitative Easing.”)


147 posted on 12/31/2010 2:47:53 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (up)
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To: mountn man
“Kathy Ireland has always been my favorite model.”

Until you hear her speak.

With the most whiny, high-pitched, baby-talk voice imaginable.

Sorry to ruin it for you.

148 posted on 12/31/2010 2:55:53 PM PST by Daniel II (Really??????)
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To: RangerM

Smart Car, then you won’t have to go through this again.


149 posted on 12/31/2010 2:57:42 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim (Pablo lives jubtabulously!)
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To: RangerM
If you're looking at new or very recent, the Subaru Forester is actually a good looking vehicle now, mpg is as good as or better than any that you listed, even with symmetrical all wheel drive. Compliant ride, the boxer four is a great engine, somewhat raised ride height equivalent to other CUV's. Five star safety rating.

Look at the nonturbo for the good mpg on regular gas, 28 hwy I belive, turbo for really decent kick, slight mpg hit, requires 93 octane premium. There's a upper midlevel model that's not quite as expensive as the full-zoot leather and everything, but it does have the heated seats with fabric upholstery, fog lamps and alloy wheels, with glass moonroof; that seems to be the best deal, low to mid $20's brand new, should be able to find an '09 for around $18-19k.

Here's a pic of a top of the line '09 turbo model, the 2010 and 2011 are virtually identical. Prior to '09, Foresters were not that nice looking, too boxy imho.

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150 posted on 12/31/2010 3:02:31 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Yardstick

Sorry to have caused such strife in your household. Now you want one desperately and your wife is not happy with this. Get it anyway; after her first ride in it, she’ll love you even more.


151 posted on 12/31/2010 3:08:21 PM PST by Doctor 2Brains (If the government were Paris Hilton, it could not score a free drink in a bar full of lonely sailors)
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To: Secret Agent Man

I hear people like the Odyssey. But no one makes Baby drive in the minivan corner!


152 posted on 12/31/2010 3:12:50 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Mamzelle

Get her a Harley Fat boy. Maybe she can find a little fun in her life.


153 posted on 12/31/2010 3:15:49 PM PST by libertyhoundusnr
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To: Doctor 2Brains
I would have said 66 Bonneville. Or 65 Grand Prix. We are on the same page.
154 posted on 12/31/2010 4:06:08 PM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: RangerM

If I ever won the lottery I would buy myself and my kids a Ford Flex. In green. Or brown.


155 posted on 12/31/2010 4:18:46 PM PST by Excellence (Buy Progresso, take off the label, write "not halal," mail to Campbell's soup company.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

I have a 2005 Saturn Vue and it has been the best car I ever owned.


156 posted on 12/31/2010 4:50:01 PM PST by packrat35 (America is rapidly becoming a police state that East Germany could be proud of!)
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To: Secret Agent Man

Twas a chain, not a belt. Yes they can be replaced, but once broken it’s likely caused valve issues, etc...


157 posted on 12/31/2010 5:30:24 PM PST by whatexit
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To: Nuc 1.1

Yeah, I had me a 66 Cat Conv. Sold it. Bad move. I WILL be getting another one.


158 posted on 12/31/2010 6:17:02 PM PST by Doctor 2Brains (If the government were Paris Hilton, it could not score a free drink in a bar full of lonely sailors)
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To: RangerM

She's worth it.
159 posted on 12/31/2010 6:34:37 PM PST by BraveMan
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To: Daniel II
Actually, she went to a speach therapist, and was able to change a lot of that. Its not so annoying anymore. At least to me. At one time, it was awful, she sounded like at 12 year old.

I'd much rather listen to Kathy Ireland than Sarah Palin, you betcha. (I know, sacrilege on this forum)


160 posted on 12/31/2010 7:34:13 PM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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