As I stated in an earlier post, we have a Ford Mustang w/ windows that won't stay up and a Mistubishi Spyder Eclipse (convertible)... We are DEFINATELY in need of a new car, and have been searching for the past month w/ little luck... this is our first LO soooo we don't need triple seats (....yet....lol)
We are searching for a vehicle, preferrably a crossover, with the following criteria:
(1) cargo space to put large dog and keep separate from baby while driving on long trips for family visits
(2) more gas mileage as opposed to less (obviously)
(3) made within the past 4 years
(4) the less expensive it is the better it is
(5) trying to not to go big like an expedition or anything
We are not fans of the Ford Flex look and we definately don't want to switch to a minivan yet, but the Mazda CX-9 is cute... ANYONE HAVE ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS???
Re: Suggest a vehicle
Erica & Justin
Parents of Ethan-4 Spencer-1 Peyton-3months
You sound like a perfect candidate for a Chevy Equinox. Pretty good gas mileage for a small SUV (we average about 22-23 mpg--highway and (too much) city combined). Good amount of space in the back and seats fold for even more cargo space. Lots of leg room in back too. We have in 08 and love it.
Normally, I'd highly suggest going used. However, prices are up right now and you can get really good financing deals on new cars. FYI...I'd avoid any car from Japan (Honda, Toyota, etc) right now. Prices on those are rising due to obvious reasons.
we have a mitsubishi endeavor that we love!!!! we just have the 5 seater, and the trunk space is HUGE!!!! and everything is very roomy without it being to bulky:)
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I have a Nissan Xterra and LOVE it. We looked at getting an Armada a couple weeks ago for the third row but glad we didn't because I drive really far to work. The Xterra has tons of truck space- I keep the travel system stroller in the back at all times and always have plenty of room for groceries or anything else. However, the back seat is a bit tight for adults but great for kids!
My brother and SIL have a Subaru Tribeca that I love. We may end up getting that because it has 3 rows and the legroom in the back seat is awesome. My 6'4 hubby can ride in it no problem.
Good luck!!
We just got a Hyundai Santa Fe. We LOVE it.
We are only a one car family though, so we had a VW Passat before and was worried about traveling with her in, because even though it was a nice size, we knew that our things plus hers would never fit. Growing up, my parents had two cars and they would drive separately with the cars stuffed to the brim. So we figured a bigger car would be an ideal solution, since there will only be one. (And one insurance and one gas bill--lol)
Try Subaru's. A bit of an offbeat choice, yeah. They're all wheel drive, some models are even have some flex fuel options. They're made very very very well and are safe, i would know because i've been in an accident in a subaru and walked away without a scratch, and my car wasn't really banged up either as it should have been.
We have a new legacy and volkswagon GTI, I feel my baby will be safe in them.
The new Outbacks are actually really nice looking and totally don't look like the old wagons from the '90s. And also the new Tribecas.
My husband still has a legacy from the 90's with almost 400k miles on it, and that puppy is still tearing up the highways like nobodys business.
just bought a 2011 honda cr-v lx model. love, love, love it!