Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 17:22     Subject: Recs for new SUV
How long are you going to keep this car? Lease or buy?
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 17:17     Subject: Recs for new SUV
What about the Lincoln Nautilus?
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 17:00     Subject: Re:Recs for new SUV
Anonymous wrote:I had an X3 and just got an X5. X3 was great, but highly recommend the X5.


Looked at the X5. Found ourselves in an X7 instead. Love it!
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 21:20     Subject: Re:Recs for new SUV
Anonymous wrote:BMW ranked Consumer Reports (2026): Ranks #1 in Luxury Brand, #5 in New Car Reliability, #6 in Used Car Reliability, but #25 in Maintenance & Repair Cost.

They are reasonably reliable, but quite expensive to maintain and repair when out of warranty. Most owners accept that in return for a superior driving experience. People who view cars as appliances would be better served by another reliable, but less expensive to maintain, brand.


I know a ton of people with BMWs, and none of them have made it past 100k without significant and expensive repairs. None of them. Perhaps they work well for a few years, but dump them before they hit 75k.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 18:59     Subject: Recs for new SUV
Anonymous wrote:We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings


Reliability? BMW??
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 18:38     Subject: Re:Recs for new SUV
BMW ranked Consumer Reports (2026): Ranks #1 in Luxury Brand, #5 in New Car Reliability, #6 in Used Car Reliability, but #25 in Maintenance & Repair Cost.

They are reasonably reliable, but quite expensive to maintain and repair when out of warranty. Most owners accept that in return for a superior driving experience. People who view cars as appliances would be better served by another reliable, but less expensive to maintain, brand.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 17:13     Subject: Recs for new SUV
Anonymous wrote:We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings


What? Never heard BMW and reliability used correctly together in the same sentence.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:23     Subject: Recs for new SUV
The crown signia. is the highest end model Toyota sold in Japan. It is Japan made and has real leather seats.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 22:19     Subject: Re:Recs for new SUV
I had an X3 and just got an X5. X3 was great, but highly recommend the X5.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 21:31     Subject: Recs for new SUV
Lexus how is this a question?
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 21:30     Subject: Recs for new SUV
We love our 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 20:49     Subject: Recs for new SUV
I absolutely love my Subaru Outback. I've had it 15 years and it's still running great.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 20:46     Subject: Recs for new SUV
We are going with the x3-nicest ride and reliability and safety ratings
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 20:43     Subject: Recs for new SUV
I think you should take an afternoon, go to Carmax and sit in all these cars. Some you listed are different than others. For example, the Outback is a nice SUV but I wouldn’t categorize it as higher end. Then I would drive the SUVs that make your short list.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2025 17:12     Subject: Recs for new SUV
Looking for a higher end SUV. I have an Acura MDX now, but I no longer need a 3rd row. So looking for a replacement that's a little smaller. Currently considering -

Volvo XC 60
BMW X3 30
Subaru Outback
Acura RDX
Toyota Crown Signia
Lexus NXF Sport AWD

any thoughts?