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07-19-2009, 07:47 PM
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#1 | | I don't get it
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|  Buying a 4WD SUV
Hey, guys what do u think best suits my family.... we need a AWD that can, if possible hold more than 5 ppl and have the seats fold down FLAT to store things in TIA!
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07-19-2009, 07:54 PM
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whats your budget?
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07-19-2009, 08:42 PM
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#3 | | I don't get it
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ohhh i forgot to put it... its under 40k
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07-19-2009, 09:55 PM
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#4 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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you can get alot for under 40k..
alot of new cars can already fold flat and seat 5 as well.
You can get top of the line entry SUV's.. IE:
Forester 2.5 XT Limited, Rav 4 Limited 4WD V6 both starts at 34. will be just under 40k when tax and crap are added.
or next level up.. can probably fit larger mid range 4runner/ pathfinder for under 40k as well.
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07-19-2009, 09:55 PM
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#5 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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RAV4 with optional 3rd row seat
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07-19-2009, 09:57 PM
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RX330/RX350
used MDX first gen or 2nd gen
RDX
go euro if u dont mind the high maintenance after the warranty expires
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07-19-2009, 11:27 PM
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#7 | | racing & tech mod.
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You can get a Flex SEL AWD 6 or 7 seater starting at around $32,000. (Normally $39,000)
If you Demo one, and then buy something else comparable within 2-14 days, Ford will give you $100 dollars.
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07-20-2009, 07:30 AM
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#8 | | Banned (ABWS)
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get a toyota venza -- reliable, good looks, practical, economical 
then make it look like this 
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07-20-2009, 07:55 AM
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#9 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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We got a Jeep Patriot last spring, it's been fantastic. Listed at $27k, I think we ended up at about $34k once all the extra charges, 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, and financing was all factored in. For under $40k you can get the fully-loaded version too (we had to pass on the heated seats, sunroof, satellite radio, full EVIC, etc. for budgetary reasons). Even with the stock Wrangler SR-A all-season tires, it performed beautifully in last winter's snow. Took it to Kelowna last summer and came back home via the Hope-Princeton and it was AMAZING through those curves!
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07-20-2009, 08:05 AM
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^ i have to agree
getting a chrysler/dodge/jeep or anything from GM as well will give you the best bang for your buck right now
I walked in to Dodge in Richmond and was immediately offered 12k off a charger
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07-20-2009, 08:08 AM
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#11 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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if gas is not a concern, a grand cherokee SRT-8, if it is get the diesel one.
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07-20-2009, 08:36 AM
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#12 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Yeah, the Grand Cherokees are sweet - I rented one when I was in Edmonchuck for a week for work. The diesel CRD 3.0 version is pretty good on fuel for such a large vehicle, too.
If gas IS a concern, the Patriot is fantastic - ours with a 176hp 2.4l four gets better mileage than I did in my old '87 Accord (80-something-hp 2.0). The CVT tranny they offer is an interesting driving experience too.
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07-20-2009, 08:55 AM
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#13 | | I STILL don't get it
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mitsubishi outlander
best bang for the buck
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07-20-2009, 10:50 AM
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My wife bought a Chevy Equinox, has the fold-flat front seat... really nice. Plus the rear seat moves back and forth, as well as reclines. As an occasional rear-seat passenger, it's a nice feature.
Seats 5 easily, plus the dog in the back. But the wheelbase is the same size as her old Neon, and it's only a couple of inches longer. Good size for an SUV...
You can get them in AWD too..
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07-20-2009, 10:53 AM
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#15 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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The venza even though it doesn't have the 3rd row is my best bet, less worrying about residual and reliability, Excellent fuel economy with either engine, and Comes with everything for 40k!
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07-20-2009, 11:14 AM
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#16 | | Witness protection
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i know it's almost nonexistent but... subaru tribeca (current model).
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07-20-2009, 11:18 AM
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#17 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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^why?
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07-21-2009, 12:15 PM
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a used FX35 with navi goes for around 30k. thats a pretty decent one already!
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07-21-2009, 12:41 PM
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#19 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu The venza even though it doesn't have the 3rd row is my best bet, less worrying about residual and reliability, Excellent fuel economy with either engine, and Comes with everything for 40k! | +1
I actually like the venza, but this is just me.
Plus it's pretty fresh, so you know you won't see one every block.
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07-21-2009, 12:44 PM
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#20 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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lol it's like the new RX but rare!  | |
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07-21-2009, 01:15 PM
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#21 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu ^why? | seats fold flat in the back, and there is a jumpseat option to seat more than 5, and has awd, which is everything the OP wants. current model has the updated flat-6 which runs on regular, not premium which the previous one did. the forester is nice, but it's a bit tight for 5 people (i know this because my dad owns one).
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07-21-2009, 02:36 PM
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#22 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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But the tribeca is so $$ and the nose!
Well new ones don't have the nose nemore...
But... The engine isn't so great, the interior:exterior size ratio doesn't work for me.
I like the interior though, but a little bit plasticky
Hmm from subaru maybe the new outback?
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07-21-2009, 03:27 PM
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#23 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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hyundai santa fe...just throwing it out...theyre pretty good nowadays
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07-21-2009, 04:36 PM
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#24 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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escape v6 (only 5 people though) the seats fold flat real easy
the 2003 limited my family owns has been super reliable.
the second gen has 40 more hp and looks great.
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07-21-2009, 06:14 PM
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#25 | | racing & tech mod.
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new escapes are crasy cheap right now, but yeah only 5 seater...
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