Maybe start with something in-between like a Subaru Outback? I love mine, it was an easy switch from an old Honda Civic to an Outback.

Anonymous wrote:OP, why is your DH dictating an SUV if you are the one who will be driving it the most and you are nervous about it?

Maybe you could at least talk him into a cross-over vehicle or something. It seems weird he's pushing for a vehicle you aren't comfortable with.

My guess is because she's the one mostly driving the kids around and they need something with three rows.

When people say "SUVs," these days, 99% of the time, thy are referring to a crossover.

OP, there's nothing to be nervous about. I would suggest you also look at a couple minivans, which are more practical, and in my opinion, easier to drive than SUVs (we have two SUVs and a minivan now). But I'm guessing your DH is opposed to minivans, so that's why he's pushing so hard for this.

Anonymous wrote:Ok this is very assuring
how about parking it in tight spots?

Tight spots are not for you. But any regular sized spot is fine.

OP, why is your DH dictating an SUV if you are the one who will be driving it the most and you are nervous about it?

Maybe you could at least talk him into a cross-over vehicle or something. It seems weird he's pushing for a vehicle you aren't comfortable with.

Anonymous wrote:I find SUV’s much easier to drive than sedans. It’s so much easier to see being higher up.

I totally agree with this. My current SUV has a much better turning radius than my parents sedan. The height and mirrors also allow me to see much more than sedans. That being said, the large SUVs are a big adjustment from a sedan so make sure you test drive. They take up a lot of the driving lane so you need to make sure you are aware and can manage it well.

I love my SUV. Would never drive a sedan again. I had a 9-seater until recently and parked just fine thanks to the back up camera

Ok this is very assuring
how about parking it in tight spots?

Anonymous wrote:I find SUV’s much easier to drive than sedans. It’s so much easier to see being higher up.

Same. We have an Atlas. It looked so big to me online and I was hesitant. It’s the easiest car I’ve driven.

I find SUV’s much easier to drive than sedans. It’s so much easier to see being higher up.

Anonymous wrote:You will get used to sitting higher. I'm really hard on my sedan tires. My small SUV tired have held up well.
How big of an SUV?Mine is shorter than your sedan. My only complain is the big elephant ear mirrors. A person fits behind them completely- can't see them trying to cross street.

Quite big - would have 7 seater option
Oh wow thought the mirrors helped a lot!

You will get used to sitting higher. I'm really hard on my sedan tires. My small SUV tired have held up well.
How big of an SUV?Mine is shorter than your sedan. My only complain is the big elephant ear mirrors. A person fits behind them completely- can't see them trying to cross street.

Yes I will do the test drive too

You need to test drive it and you also need to get a feel of the turning radius

This is what test drives are for.

My husband is looking into getting a SUV- I have always driven sedans and at largest the mid size.
Please convince me it wont be hard to drive - I am very nervous! I will be driving it as he wont take it to work far away. Thanks.