Recs for new SUV

[Anonymous]

Looking for a higher end SUV. I have an Acura MDX now, but I no longer need a 3rd row. So looking for a replacement that's a little smaller. Currently considering -

Volvo XC 60
BMW X3 30
Subaru Outback
Acura RDX
Toyota Crown Signia
Lexus NXF Sport AWD

any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

I think you should take an afternoon, go to Carmax and sit in all these cars. Some you listed are different than others. For example, the Outback is a nice SUV but I wouldn’t categorize it as higher end. Then I would drive the SUVs that make your short list.

[Anonymous]

We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings

[Anonymous]

I absolutely love my Subaru Outback. I've had it 15 years and it's still running great.

[Anonymous]

We love our 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.

[Anonymous]

Lexus how is this a question?

[Anonymous]

I had an X3 and just got an X5. X3 was great, but highly recommend the X5.

[Anonymous]

The crown signia. is the highest end model Toyota sold in Japan. It is Japan made and has real leather seats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings

What? Never heard BMW and reliability used correctly together in the same sentence.

[Anonymous]

BMW ranked Consumer Reports (2026): Ranks #1 in Luxury Brand, #5 in New Car Reliability, #6 in Used Car Reliability, but #25 in Maintenance & Repair Cost.

They are reasonably reliable, but quite expensive to maintain and repair when out of warranty. Most owners accept that in return for a superior driving experience. People who view cars as appliances would be better served by another reliable, but less expensive to maintain, brand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings

Reliability? BMW??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BMW ranked Consumer Reports (2026): Ranks #1 in Luxury Brand, #5 in New Car Reliability, #6 in Used Car Reliability, but #25 in Maintenance & Repair Cost.

They are reasonably reliable, but quite expensive to maintain and repair when out of warranty. Most owners accept that in return for a superior driving experience. People who view cars as appliances would be better served by another reliable, but less expensive to maintain, brand.

I know a ton of people with BMWs, and none of them have made it past 100k without significant and expensive repairs. None of them. Perhaps they work well for a few years, but dump them before they hit 75k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had an X3 and just got an X5. X3 was great, but highly recommend the X5.

Looked at the X5. Found ourselves in an X7 instead. Love it!

[Anonymous]

What about the Lincoln Nautilus?

[Anonymous]

How long are you going to keep this car? Lease or buy?