Which SUV should I get?
Alright, Listen up.
I am wanting to get a 6CYL SUV for me and my family to be the vehicle we take as a whole family to go places and for long trips as well.
This SUV is going to need a sleek, yet big enough size for my family and myself. And also a good amount of cargo space for luggage, but again, i don’t want a bulky vehicle.
This vehicle won’t be an everyday vehicle, again, just for trips and occasions. My wife has a Toyota Corolla and I have a Nissan Frontier and we both really like our reliable vehicles, so we won’t trade those in.
Ford Edge: I’d like to buy a ford since that it’s not partially owned by the government like GM and Chrysler division are. I was reading good Reviews about the Edge. Including a 265HP 3.5 liter engine.
Nissan Murano: I liked the quality of my Nissan Frontier so much, i could imagine what the other models are like. I also read good reviews about it after reading it, good amount of cargo room, sleek design, good price.
Dodge Journey: Ok, again, i don’t want to buy any GM or Chrysler brand vehicles since GM and Chrysler are partially owned by the government because of the recession just so that the company does not go down under, and by purchasing a new GM or Chrysler vehicle, i’d be supporting our government’s assistance programs and president. As a republican, i don’t support that.
But at the same time, i can’t help but like GM’s and Chrysler’s products. The Journey had the best reviews, most room, cheapest price, most Cargo space, and best MPG.
So which one should I get from those 3? Keep in mind what i said.
-Won’t be daily vehicle
-Sleek Design, not bulky
-Good cargo space
-Best MPG
-Most Reliant.
What the poster "Hacker" says is dead wrong, I"m sorry. Don’t even consider a Dodge Journey. The are rated in Consumer Reports as "much worse than average" in reliability. Also, we really don’t know what the future of Chrysler is going to look like. Chrysler products depreciate by almost 40% in their first year as well. They’re not fuel efficient either, with the 3.5L V6.
The Nissan Murano is a great vehicle, no doubt about it. It’s very hard to fault. I find the looks a bit odd, but no question it’s a quality vehicle with a fantastic engine and transmission.
The Ford Edge is a vehicle I quite like. If you’re considering an Edge, the revised 2011 version is due out in the next two months or so, and I’d wait for it. The current version was introduced in 2007, and they have some great new options available, and a more powerful engine. Ford is really putting out some great products these days, I would seriously consider it. I agree with you on the bailout thing, Ford does deserve credit for that. The Edge has also been very reliable. There will also be a 2.0L "EcoBoost" engine available that will easily be best in class fuel economy in the 2011 models.
This may seem like an odd choice, but also take a look at the Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai, like Ford, has been putting money into their vehicles, and it shows. Ford and Hyundai are now competing with likes of Toyota, Nissan and Honda.
The Buick Enclave is a very nice product. It’s reliability ratings have been "worse than average" according to Consumer Reports. It is a twin of the Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia.
With all of that said, I would advise you to avoid all wheel drive on all of these vehicles. It adds weight and complexity at the sacrifice of fuel economy. Four winter tires are a far cheaper and better investment.
Take your time, and drive all of your choices for a couple of hours prior to buying. It’s a big investment, and you want to get the one you like best.
Climberguy
4 May, 2010
These are all great suv’s but as you are considering a foreign suv(nissan) check out the VW Touareg. It comes in a few engine sizes including a 10 cylinder. It is the same price range and is also sleek.
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Susan M
4 May, 2010
I would guess the Nissan. My daughters have a Honda CR-V (her second CR-V, sold the first to a friend) and a Toyota RAV-4. They are both good cars.Get great mileage and need little repairs if maintained well. I would take a Honda over anything myself, as I have my second Acura MDX.
I hope you find what suits you.
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hacker4038
4 May, 2010
out of all the ones you named the dodge journey is the best choice. i am a chrylser master tech. i have worked for a fard dealar and an after market shop aswell. now nissans are the most cost effective for repairs. because they are very simple to work on. but they do not have the quality the dodge has. so even though rapair cost are less. you will be in the shop more with the nissan than the dodge so it evens out. and the ford? good grief that thing is a piece of junk. in teh after market shop escapes were a common sight to see coming into the shop. the isusu rodeo was the worse. DO NOT! but a rodeo. i had 4 in the shop at the same time once. all four needed major major work. it was redicoulous. stay away from isuzu. the dodge is the best quality and the cheapest up front. repair cost are a bit higher than some but you wont need to sheel out repair cost as much as you would for the nissan or the ford. i like nissans as a tech. they are a cinch to work on. but that relly dosent say alot for crafsmanship dose it? the journy also has that constans volocity cvt transmission in it. you dont feel it shift gears. very nice. i have worked on them all. trust me you wont be sorry if you buy the dodge. its the best buy out of the ones you mentioned.
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Mike
4 May, 2010
What the poster "Hacker" says is dead wrong, I"m sorry. Don’t even consider a Dodge Journey. The are rated in Consumer Reports as "much worse than average" in reliability. Also, we really don’t know what the future of Chrysler is going to look like. Chrysler products depreciate by almost 40% in their first year as well. They’re not fuel efficient either, with the 3.5L V6.
The Nissan Murano is a great vehicle, no doubt about it. It’s very hard to fault. I find the looks a bit odd, but no question it’s a quality vehicle with a fantastic engine and transmission.
The Ford Edge is a vehicle I quite like. If you’re considering an Edge, the revised 2011 version is due out in the next two months or so, and I’d wait for it. The current version was introduced in 2007, and they have some great new options available, and a more powerful engine. Ford is really putting out some great products these days, I would seriously consider it. I agree with you on the bailout thing, Ford does deserve credit for that. The Edge has also been very reliable. There will also be a 2.0L "EcoBoost" engine available that will easily be best in class fuel economy in the 2011 models.
This may seem like an odd choice, but also take a look at the Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai, like Ford, has been putting money into their vehicles, and it shows. Ford and Hyundai are now competing with likes of Toyota, Nissan and Honda.
The Buick Enclave is a very nice product. It’s reliability ratings have been "worse than average" according to Consumer Reports. It is a twin of the Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia.
With all of that said, I would advise you to avoid all wheel drive on all of these vehicles. It adds weight and complexity at the sacrifice of fuel economy. Four winter tires are a far cheaper and better investment.
Take your time, and drive all of your choices for a couple of hours prior to buying. It’s a big investment, and you want to get the one you like best.
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Years and years in auto service.
Theneelster
4 May, 2010
Alright listen up! Fiat owns Chrysler not the "Gummint". Ford/GM makes a ton of vehicles in Mexico. Buy a Toyota or Honda if you want to buy American…end of story.
"Most reliant"? You MEAN reliable.
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Stupid Flanders
4 May, 2010
I think your line of thinking is pretty good. The only suggestion I would make is to consider used. It makes even more sense since you said this will not be a daily driver.
For example, you could pick up a 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4X4 with under 60K miles for around $16-17K. Just get it inspected and call it a day. It will last you many many years and and save you over $12K from buying a new, comparable Edge or Murano.
If you have to buy new, I really like the Edge and the Murano. Another good choice would be the Mazda CX-7 or CX-9. The CX-9 is built on the same platform as the Edge, but it did a little better in some areas in Consumer Reports testing and it offers 3 rows of seats (in case you need it).
I know your thoughts about Government Motors and Chrysler, but I would also consider the Chevy Traverse.
I am not sure what reviews you are reading about the Dodge Journey, but everything I have seen about the it says it is the absolute worse vehicle in its class. Reliability nightmare and average mpg is 16.
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