| We test drove a rav4 and found it underwhelming, but it is safe and reliable and meets your suv criteria. We ended up getting an outback, which could also be worth looking at for you. |
Get the luxury package for the RAV4 hybrid and its good to go |
| Passport or Pilot. SUV. Just fancy enough. |
| Lol OP’s title is they don’t care then they list off a bunch of requirements for a luxury SUV. Op stop kidding yourself that you don’t care, you are full of it |
You've already said that you love them so why not just buy a new Sienna? |
| Give your kid a fully loaded Prius. |
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| Concur new driver should have something old and cheap and tolerant of bumps. Look for a (relatively) low mileage ~2005 Accord or Camry in good shape for the boy. |
| Subaru Outback. It’s like a high-up station wagon and the high-end trim levels are pretty sweet. |
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Mazda CX-5 or Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Get the top of the line trimline, which will put you around $43K-45K after you pay the taxes and licensing fees.
Another consideration is the Lexus NX, base model or first level trimline. More refined interior than the Mazda or Toyota. |
| Mazda 3 are AWESOME cars for the price. If you don't care about status and want a solid ride, Mazda 3 is a very good choice for the bang you get for your buck. |
I used to work for Jeep. Please don't buy a teenage boy a Jeep Wrangler. |
| My MIL loves her Honda CRV and is about to get a new one. Similarly, I have an Acura RDX that I really like. It's time for me to get a new one but I refuse to pay these ridiculous prices right now so I'm riding it out. Like you, I don't really care much about cars. DH has an expensive car but I just need something to get me to work and run errands. |
| Subaru Outback |
| Why would you give your child a mini van he is going to be the designated party bus. Get him a Honda civic |