March 30, 20187 yr So we’re trying to figure out what kind of car to get next. This will probably be my daily driver. We already have a newer explorer so we’re not really needing an suv. We have a 15 month old and plan on having another in a few months. I drive quite a bit so I care about gas mileage. I end up in courts all around the Houston area. Wife doesn’t want another accord ( or sedan for that matter) which is what we are going to be replacing. She’s thinking we need something that sits up a little higher as we’re probably about to have two under 3. We’re still in the early stages but wondering if y’all have any experiences with similar situations? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 30, 20187 yr Toyota Highlander. It’s not as high up as a 4-runner and uses a sedan chassis. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 30, 20187 yr Author Toyota Highlander. It’s not as high up as a 4-runner and uses a sedan chassis. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIn a very quick search I’ve found the hybrid version of this. Was unsure because it has the third row but it seemed too small to be useful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 30, 20187 yr Author That sounds like the worst car search ever. Gas mileage is your primary driver?No not necessarily. We basically don’t have a lean at all. The explorer is maxed out so the wife is happy. I don’t really care what I drive.She wants something bigger than a sedan but not as big as another full size suv I guess. I sorta care about the gas mileage thing but it’s not a deal breaker. I like the idea that the highlander has the hybrid option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 30, 20187 yr We bought a new Honda Pilot last year and absolutely love it. Most of the time the third row stays folded down due to kids, but it is nice to have the additional seating if needed.
March 30, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, El Diablo said: You can't go wrong with the new Buicks. A billion chinese agree
March 30, 20187 yr In a very quick search I’ve found the hybrid version of this. Was unsure because it has the third row but it seemed too small to be useful. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHow many kids do you have? Your wife may want to consider a mini-van...or a 1981 wood-grained station wagon.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 30, 20187 yr 49 minutes ago, APMP said: Volvo XC90 is great, and so is the 60 if you don't need the third row. Same with the v90 and v60. Volvo is building some sexy ass vehicles right now.
March 30, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, TexasFootball18 said: Tesla Model X, no gas mileage. Was just going to post this; shaggy baller lawyer type should be riding in a Model X
March 30, 20187 yr When my ride til it dies 99 Buick Century finally goes tits up, I'll come back to this thread. We're likely to have a 3rd kid in the next few years and the Prius I bought my work from home wife will no longer be sufficient.
March 31, 20187 yr Author Do not want a van. I did not consider the Volvo angle. I like that. A lot. Will investigate and report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 1, 20187 yr On 3/31/2018 at 8:17 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said: Do not want a van. I did not consider the Volvo angle. I like that. A lot. Will investigate and report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Your wife is driving the car search for your vehicle, take control or give in that you're getting a van.
April 2, 20187 yr On 3/31/2018 at 8:46 AM, Player said: I saw a hell of a deal on one on the Tucson craigslist site. Slightly damaged.
April 2, 20187 yr On 3/30/2018 at 8:53 AM, texhorn said: Subaru outback? I love my Outback, but I got the 6 cylinder to charge up the hill at high elevations. I get 22-23 around town. The 4s get better. Handles like a car. Full-time AWD (handles like a champ on snowy roads FWIW). Stellar safety. Better ground clearance than a Grand Cherokee. Get in-touch with your inner lesbian.
April 2, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, Upgrayedd said: I love my Outback, but I got the 6 cylinder to charge up the hill at high elevations. I get 22-23 around town. The 4s get better. Handles like a car. Full-time AWD (handles like a champ on snowy roads FWIW). Stellar safety. Better ground clearance than a Grand Cherokee. Get in-touch with your inner lesbian. I hear there’s lots of room in the backseat for scissoring
April 2, 20187 yr On 3/31/2018 at 8:17 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said: Do not want a van. I did not consider the Volvo angle. I like that. A lot. Will investigate and report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You say you don't want a min van. Then you will rent one on vacation and understand the greatness that sliding doors and enough walking space to buckle up kids is and wonder, "why didn't I consider a mini van?"
April 2, 20187 yr Subaru is coming out with a new model next year. The ascent. https://www.subaru.com/ascent
April 2, 20187 yr Sounds like you need a wagon. Too bad there are only like two choices here in the States. Volvo or Audi. I like both.
April 2, 20187 yr 27 minutes ago, Okie State said: Sounds like you need a wagon. Too bad there are only like two choices here in the States. Volvo or Audi. I like both. And Subaru.
April 2, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, Upgrayedd said: I love my Outback, but I got the 6 cylinder to charge up the hill at high elevations. I get 22-23 around town. The 4s get better. Handles like a car. Full-time AWD (handles like a champ on snowy roads FWIW). Stellar safety. Better ground clearance than a Grand Cherokee. Get in-touch with your inner lesbian. Got a 4 cyl Outback Touring a few months ago & love it. Very dog friendly (key for us; no kids), versatile, safe, smooth handling & fantastic to live with as a daily driver. The extra ground clearance will be handy when we got out to the in-laws ranch.
April 2, 20187 yr 10 hours ago, GottaB said: Subaru is coming out with a new model next year. The ascent. https://www.subaru.com/ascent That looks pretty nice, and I'd be down for some scissoring with lesbians. Depending on the lesbians of course.
April 2, 20187 yr 13 hours ago, Upgrayedd said: And Subaru. If cost is no concern, the new volvo wagons are awesome. I just recently bought a 4-cyl outback touring, which was more in my price range. Really happy with it so far. You can't go wrong with either.
April 2, 20187 yr On 3/30/2018 at 10:58 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said: In a very quick search I’ve found the hybrid version of this. Was unsure because it has the third row but it seemed too small to be useful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We have a current-generation Highlander. With two kids, we leave the 3rd row folded flat 95% of the time. In this class of vehicles, the 3rd row is really only useful for kids, or adults on short trips. You'd never go on a long roadtrip or something with an adult in the back, but I've sat back there a few times just going around town and it's fine. To answer your question, though, you've said you want: something bigger than a sedan smaller than a "full-size SUV" sits up high decent gas mileage not a minivan IMO, everything about that list says compact (i.e. two row, 5 passenger) SUV to me. Examples would be Toyota RAV-4, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, etc. I hate Honda with a burning passion so please don't buy a Honda but the CRV is in that class, too. I'm sure BMW, Audi, etc all have their versions if you want luxury. Edited April 2, 20187 yr by tokamak
April 2, 20187 yr On 3/30/2018 at 11:13 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said: No not necessarily. We basically don’t have a lean at all. The explorer is maxed out so the wife is happy. I don’t really care what I drive. She wants something bigger than a sedan but not as big as another full size suv I guess. I sorta care about the gas mileage thing but it’s not a deal breaker. I like the idea that the highlander has the hybrid option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk the explorer and the highlander are the same size. if you want something that rides higher up than a car but isn't a full size C/SUV, you can either look at butch wagons like the buick regal tour-x, or a butch hatchback (the car companies are trying to call them sub-compact crossovers or some bullshit, but the toyota C-HR is within an inch of the old matrix in every direction). of course, you already have a family car so i'm not sure why your wife is insisting that you also get another one. turn off your tapatalk sig. Do not want a van. We already have a newer explorer too late! Quote IMO, everything about that list says compact (i.e. two row, 5 passenger) SUV to me. Examples would be Toyota RAV-4, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, etc. I hate Honda with a burning passion so please don't buy a Honda but the CRV is in that class, too. I'm sure BMW, Audi, etc all have their versions if you want luxury. well, he said he's not really needing another SUV, so i was leaving those off the list as they're marketed as SUVs by the car companies. but if he meant something not the size of the explorer, then those should be on the shopping list. i'm partial to the mazda cx-5 myself. Edited April 2, 20187 yr by elfenix
April 2, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, elfenix said: well, he said he's not really needing another SUV, so i was leaving those off the list as they're marketed as SUVs by the car companies. but if he meant something not the size of the explorer, then those should be on the shopping list. i'm partial to the mazda cx-5 myself. Yeah, not a sedan, not an SUV, not a minivan doesn't leave a lot. Maybe a four door Tacoma, or even an Ecoboost F-150?
April 3, 20187 yr On 3/31/2018 at 8:17 AM, SMUlawUTgrad said: Do not want a van. You decided on a minivan the day you had your second kid, you just didn't know it yet.
April 4, 20187 yr If you are in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, the Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet convertible is a fine look at... It's like a station wagon with a little bit of a sports/ cruiser vibe that can get the job done, if you don't really need a 3rd row of seats...
April 4, 20187 yr why did toyota stop making that beautiful car , the avalon / camry-solara convertible
April 4, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, 52-80 said: why did toyota stop making that beautiful car , the avalon / camry-solara convertible This reminded me, toyota made a "Venza" which is sort of a tall wagon, or short crossover. Its discontinued, but if OP doesn't mind going used, they are great cars.
April 5, 20187 yr On 4/1/2018 at 8:26 PM, GottaB said: Subaru is coming out with a new model next year. The ascent. https://www.subaru.com/ascent I gotta admit, I have been almost giddy with excitement waiting for this to come out. Lesbians be damned.
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