New SUV Purchase - Plan to keep for 10 years

[Anonymous]

Why do you need an SUV? I drove my parents suburban in high school, and DH and I have had several (he loves to shop for cars). And honestly, my AWD Sienna minivan is so much better than the SUVs. Unless you're going to drive on unmaintained forest roads or the beach a lot, I would look into a minivan.

[Anonymous]

We bought a used (less than a year old) 2005 Honda Pilot in 2006. Almost to 90k and going strong. Newer model is larger with that third row seat. Love my pilot and served this family of five very well, from two car seats to a teenager who'll be driving it in months.

[Anonymous]

I have a four year old Acura MDX and I love it. 70K and not a single issue with the car since getting it. However, it takes premium gas and the mileage is poor. If I did it again, I'd try to find a slightly smaller SUV that takes regular gasoline. I would save $1000-$1500 a year on fuel. That would pay for a lot of maintenance over time. If you don't drive as much as I do, the fuel cost differential won't be as extreme. I put on about 18K miles per year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need an SUV? I drove my parents suburban in high school, and DH and I have had several (he loves to shop for cars). And honestly, my AWD Sienna minivan is so much better than the SUVs. Unless you're going to drive on unmaintained forest roads or the beach a lot, I would look into a minivan.

If she wanted a minivan, OP would have asked about a minivan. A lot of people don't like the look and/ or feel of mom's minivan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need an SUV? I drove my parents suburban in high school, and DH and I have had several (he loves to shop for cars). And honestly, my AWD Sienna minivan is so much better than the SUVs. Unless you're going to drive on unmaintained forest roads or the beach a lot, I would look into a minivan.

Don't need but like. Like the look, like being able to see what is happening ahead of me and like the extra storage. Hate the look of Minivans and would never drive one. To each their own.

[Anonymous]

Good luck parking the suburban...and lots of garages downtown won't park them. And the gas guzzling.

You can see what's ahead of you from a minivan fwiw.

Our neighbors' suburban has been parked in the exact same spot for the last year...they are driving a minivan instead. Not sure if the suburban died or if it just wasn't convenient to park (or fill up with gas twice a week).

We have two minivans and will provably need to buy a suburban when one of the vans dies..."need to" because we have four growing boys and tons of sports gear. If you have little kids, then I would hold off on the suburban until you actually need it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck parking the suburban...and lots of garages downtown won't park them. And the gas guzzling.

You can see what's ahead of you from a minivan fwiw.

Our neighbors' suburban has been parked in the exact same spot for the last year...they are driving a minivan instead. Not sure if the suburban died or if it just wasn't convenient to park (or fill up with gas twice a week).

We have two minivans and will provably need to buy a suburban when one of the vans dies..."need to" because we have four growing boys and tons of sports gear. If you have little kids, then I would hold off on the suburban until you actually need it.

I have parked in dozens of garages downwtown. That is just bullshit.

You don't want one, drive your minivan, but it isn't a suburban.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Japanese made Subaru. Going on strong after 18 years with minimal maintenance/repairs. As the body shape hasn't changed all that much am planning on a few more years out of it.

Love my Subaru but no third row option like OP requested.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need an SUV? I drove my parents suburban in high school, and DH and I have had several (he loves to shop for cars). And honestly, my AWD Sienna minivan is so much better than the SUVs. Unless you're going to drive on unmaintained forest roads or the beach a lot, I would look into a minivan.

Don't need but like. Like the look, like being able to see what is happening ahead of me and like the extra storage. Hate the look of Minivans and would never drive one. To each their own.

Everyone I know with a minivan tells me this is how they felt before they got a minivan. I don't need a larger car, so no skin in this game.

[Anonymous]

Lexus LX470- I drove mine for 10 years and it was great. I went for a smaller SUV last year and regret it- I really miss the LX470.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a four year old Acura MDX and I love it. 70K and not a single issue with the car since getting it. However, it takes premium gas and the mileage is poor. If I did it again, I'd try to find a slightly smaller SUV that takes regular gasoline. I would save $1000-$1500 a year on fuel. That would pay for a lot of maintenance over time. If you don't drive as much as I do, the fuel cost differential won't be as extreme. I put on about 18K miles per year.

Me too. My gas mileage is appalling to the point that I think something is wrong with the car. Also sometimes ( ok all the time) I envy newer model years bc of better key fob and remote starter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a four year old Acura MDX and I love it. 70K and not a single issue with the car since getting it. However, it takes premium gas and the mileage is poor. If I did it again, I'd try to find a slightly smaller SUV that takes regular gasoline. I would save $1000-$1500 a year on fuel. That would pay for a lot of maintenance over time. If you don't drive as much as I do, the fuel cost differential won't be as extreme. I put on about 18K miles per year.

I think your 1,000-1,500 savings in fuel is way off base. Assuming 18,000 mile a year. The Acura will likely average 18 mpg which is 1,000 gallons. Premium right now is 2.79 versus 2.39 for regular. Smaller SUVs May get 28 mpg.

The Acura would cost 2,790 and the CRV would cost 2,390, only $400 difference.

[Anonymous]

Correction. The CRV would cost 1,536, so about 1,200 savings.

[Anonymous]

The problem with having the Acura for 10 years is after about 5 people will judge you for having an old car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem with having the Acura for 10 years is after about 5 people will judge you for having an old car.

That's not a problem for smart people.