Looking for a new SUV - suggestions?

[Anonymous]

Currently have a 2005 Honda Pilot that I would like to get rid of and purchase a new SUV. Considering the Acura MDX, Mercedes ML-350, Audi Q7, Infiniti QX60, BMW X5, and Lexus GX460.
Any experience with any of these models?
Currently leaning toward the Acura MDX but really liked the X5.

[Anonymous]

range rover or g550, all the cars that you listed are for poor ppl

[Anonymous]

I love my X5 with the 3rd row seat but we hardly use the 3rd row because its very very tiny. I knew we wouldn't need it often so that was fine for us.

If you have more than 2 kids I would get the Lexus GX or Infiniti QX (although friends haven't been very happy with it). The Mercedes GL seems to be the best choice if you need a larger luxury car. The others you list have small 3rd rows. I didn't like the MDX when I drove it - seems cheap. The Q7 seems a little outdated for the price. The ML doesn't have a 3rd row.

[Anonymous]

I'd go with MDX.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Currently have a 2005 Honda Pilot that I would like to get rid of and purchase a new SUV. Considering the Acura MDX, Mercedes ML-350, Audi Q7, Infiniti QX60, BMW X5, and Lexus GX460.
Any experience with any of these models?
Currently leaning toward the Acura MDX but really liked the X5.

Hey OP -

I asked the same question about a month ago and got a lot of great advise from DCUM. I ended up purchasing a 1 yr old Mercedes GLK. I love it! I don't need a 3rd row so the vehicle was a perfect choice. It drives like a car - it doesn't feel like you're driving a tank, and its very smooth and comfortable. Gas mileage is pretty good too. My final price was $31K.

DH has a 10 yr old Lexus SUV and it has been very good to us. No issues with the vehicle, just the regular maintenance - new tires and oil changes.

You also can't go wrong with Acura. I would stay away from Audi - pretty vehicle but very $$$ and from what I understand they are temperamental, BMWs are also very expensive for what you get. I compared the BMW X5 to the Mercedes GLK and the Mercedes had a better "feel", more comfortable and more luxurious for less $$.
Infiniti - I think they are probably reliable but very $$.

[Anonymous]

Check out the Ford explorer. You'll love it and can buy a family trip to Europe with the balance saved.

[Anonymous]

A fully optioned out Ford Explorer is about the same price as the MDX.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A fully optioned out Ford Explorer is about the same price as the MDX.

11:36 here. I also looked at the Ford Explorer - very nice vehicle. The reason I didn't go that route is: it felt "big" when you were inside and, although I know that American vehicles have come a long way, resale will not be as good as it would be with a foreign vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Our MDX is ten years old and I still love it. Very versatile, reliable, comfortable car. Perfect for a family.

[Anonymous]

Do you have kids? Get the MDX. That third seat comes in handy. Other times, it flips down for additional trunk space.

[Anonymous]

Definitely MDX.

[Anonymous]

Love my Q7. Very spacious, yet easy to drive. Nothing beats its panoramic sunroof.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out the Ford explorer. You'll love it and can buy a family trip to Europe with the balance saved.

I have a fully loaded 2013 with about 10k miles on it. I can't stand it. Do you want it???

I need the 3rd row and the legroom for all the kids is terrible. DH is 6'3. I suspect the kids will be tall. This car was supposed to last 7-10 yrs but the kids are going to outgrow the back seats before then.

[Anonymous]

Infiniti has the best tech including auto breaking, sonar and 6 camera surround view which helps with parking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Infiniti has the best tech including auto breaking, sonar and 6 camera surround view which helps with parking

Love it