Anonymous
10/08/2024 15:11
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Why not just get a minivan?
Anonymous
10/08/2024 15:00
Subject: New SUV on a budget
I've never understood folks that get a nice SUV when they have kids. Or heck, even when they have teenagers.
We've got a chevy traverse and we love it. But the kids beat the heck out of it, at every age
We've got a chevy traverse and we love it. But the kids beat the heck out of it, at every age
Anonymous
10/08/2024 14:53
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Anonymous wrote:I’ve been planning on buying an X3M50 or X5 for some time but delaying until we really needed it.
That time is coming in 2025 with 2 kids.
Due to the kids, many new expenses have emerged. This caused me to reconsider adding the expense of a bmw car payment. I thought to go with a Toyota grand Highlander hybrid but it seems like it’s a lemon. I test drove a Model Y but its interior wasn’t that great.
What are my other options? The closest I can get to the bmw on a budget. Handling/performance, space for kids, and a nice interior are important.
Look at a regular Highlander. The Grand Highlanders are the ones with the problems.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 14:25
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Honda CRV.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 14:20
Subject: New SUV on a budget
I would get a Toyota; sounds like you should get a Lexus.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 14:07
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Mazda CX-70.
You don't seem to have a lot of disposable money if you putting down so little. BMW is expensive to own.
You don't seem to have a lot of disposable money if you putting down so little. BMW is expensive to own.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 13:44
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Anonymous wrote:I’ve been planning on buying an X3M50 or X5 for some time but delaying until we really needed it.
That time is coming in 2025 with 2 kids.
Due to the kids, many new expenses have emerged. This caused me to reconsider adding the expense of a bmw car payment. I thought to go with a Toyota grand Highlander hybrid but it seems like it’s a lemon. I test drove a Model Y but its interior wasn’t that great.
What are my other options? The closest I can get to the bmw on a budget. Handling/performance, space for kids, and a nice interior are important.
Toyota anything is going to be better than either of those other brands
I find it hard to believe you got a lemon Toyota that’s really rare. Can happen but given you looked at a Tesla you are not that smart. Those are crap reliability.
Look at Honda or Lexus or Acura
Anonymous
10/08/2024 13:42
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Anonymous wrote:Op- no fixed budget. Just as low as possible payment. My trade in is about 10k. I am ok to put in 10k cash.
https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/grand-highlander/2024/consumer-reviews/
I prefer new but it’s not necessary. I’m ok with slightly used with a warranty.
I would go with a Mazda.
jsteele
10/08/2024 13:42
Subject: Re:New SUV on a budget
You might take a look at the Chevy Equinox EV. I don't know if it has the performance you desire and certainly will not have BMW handling, but it is reasonably priced. I recently did a 1500 mile round trip and saw Equinoxes at almost every charging station. They seem very popular.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 13:29
Subject: Re:New SUV on a budget
Anonymous
10/08/2024 13:27
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Op- no fixed budget. Just as low as possible payment. My trade in is about 10k. I am ok to put in 10k cash.
https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/grand-highlander/2024/consumer-reviews/
I prefer new but it’s not necessary. I’m ok with slightly used with a warranty.
https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/grand-highlander/2024/consumer-reviews/
I prefer new but it’s not necessary. I’m ok with slightly used with a warranty.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 13:22
Subject: New SUV on a budget
Does it have to be new??
Anonymous
10/08/2024 12:53
Subject: New SUV on a budget
How is a Highlander a lemon?
Anonymous
10/08/2024 12:51
Subject: New SUV on a budget
What’s your budget?
Anonymous
10/08/2024 12:46
Subject: New SUV on a budget
I’ve been planning on buying an X3M50 or X5 for some time but delaying until we really needed it.
That time is coming in 2025 with 2 kids.
Due to the kids, many new expenses have emerged. This caused me to reconsider adding the expense of a bmw car payment. I thought to go with a Toyota grand Highlander hybrid but it seems like it’s a lemon. I test drove a Model Y but its interior wasn’t that great.
What are my other options? The closest I can get to the bmw on a budget. Handling/performance, space for kids, and a nice interior are important.
That time is coming in 2025 with 2 kids.
Due to the kids, many new expenses have emerged. This caused me to reconsider adding the expense of a bmw car payment. I thought to go with a Toyota grand Highlander hybrid but it seems like it’s a lemon. I test drove a Model Y but its interior wasn’t that great.
What are my other options? The closest I can get to the bmw on a budget. Handling/performance, space for kids, and a nice interior are important.