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Appreciate Vehicle Choice Advice

10x10010x100 Member Posts: 158 ✭✭✭
edited April 2014 in General Discussion
I am about to replace a Ford F150 and am looking for an SUV-type vehicle with similar wheel base/GVW. I haven't bought any vehicle other than a pick'em up in the last twenty years, but I'm to the point I don't need the open bed and the grandkids are getting too big for the rear seat in the extended cab F150.
I'd appreciate any input.

10x100
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  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,695 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you want to stay with Ford, which is, IMO, a good idea, you are going to be looking at an Expedition if you are looking for a new vehicle.

    MSRP is going to be $ 50,000.00+, but the Expedition remains a true SUV, and not a four wheel drive mini-van like so many are becoming.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
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  • beneteaubeneteau Member Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can never go wrong with a Toyota. Quality, dependability and great resell value.

    Toyota SUV's
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you get one that's 2 or 3 model years old, it's still practically new, and someone else already took the hit on depreciation. Oh, and it'll cost less.
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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe try a F150 Supercrew? Huge back seats.

    Wife has a Mercury Mountaineer. Basically a dolled up Explorer. Been a great vehicle.
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  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife has a Grand Cherokee Summit!...and she loves it!http://www.jeep.com/en/2014/grand-cherokee/?&sid=1037056&KWNM=grand+cherokee+summit&KWID=1512812307&TR=1&channel=paidsearch#model=summit&color=deep-cherry-red
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    Chevy Suburban, I bought my '94 used when it was under 6mo old, it has 300,000 miles on it now with no major repairs, most of that mileage came from towing my old Super Comp Dragster around the country, room for 8 of your close friends in comfort while towing a 10,000lb trailer, can't ask for more then that
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,497 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I first switched from a pickup to an SUV 13 years ago. Drove that same 2000 Durango until six weeks ago, when I traded it on a Toyota Highlander. You won't regret losing that open bed very often - only when you want to carry something tall. The quiet, fuel mileage, security, and convenience MORE than make up for that one drawback.

    Because I was recently in the market, here was my short list of possible buys in the 2008 to 2012 year range:

    Toyota 4Runner or Highlander
    Honda Pilot
    Nissan Pathfinder
    Hyundai Santa Fe
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Ford Explorer

    The Santa Fe got Best Pick of SUVs by Motor Week recently, BTW. You wouldn't go wrong with any of them.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • Okie MomOkie Mom Member Posts: 1,234 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 2003 Santa Fe with 90,000 miles and no problems. Would like a new model but this one is great.
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    I first switched from a pickup to an SUV 13 years ago. Drove that same 2000 Durango until six weeks ago, when I traded it on a Toyota Highlander. You won't regret losing that open bed very often - only when you want to carry something tall. The quiet, fuel mileage, security, and convenience MORE than make up for that one drawback.

    Because I was recently in the market, here was my short list of possible buys in the 2008 to 2012 year range:

    Toyota 4Runner or Highlander
    Honda Pilot
    Nissan Pathfinder
    Hyundai Santa Fe
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Ford Explorer

    The Santa Fe got Best Pick of SUVs by Motor Week recently, BTW. You wouldn't go wrong with any of them.
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  • jptatumjptatum Member Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I vote for Toyota also. American made if that is important.
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
    If you want to stay with Ford, which is, IMO, a good idea, you are going to be looking at an Expedition if you are looking for a new vehicle.

    MSRP is going to be $ 50,000.00+, but the Expedition remains a true SUV, and not a four wheel drive mini-van like so many are becoming.




    The only problem with this is that the Expedition was still sporting the Triton until 2015, now it is available with the Ecoboost. It is also consistently rated below the Toyota Sequoia and Suburban/Yukon XL.
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    Maybe try a F150 Supercrew? Huge back seats.




    This is the route I would go, Crewcab F150 with a truck cap/camper top. F150 gives you more powerplant options and is a bit more functional. It also depends how many grand kids you have, more than 3 then yeah sounds like you'll need a third row seat.
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  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Ford 150 Crew with a Retrax top is the best.5.0 Ford engine produces 360HP,and I get 21 MPG (4x4) on the road...and this Ford can carry the mail,or your Grand Children..[;)]If you are a girl, buy a Japanese product.
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  • wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,201 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The wife just bought a Toyota Rav4 and loves it...

    Do lots of test driving and research for what you need.
    You will be suprised.[:D]
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  • jltrentjltrent Member Posts: 9,344 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wpage
    The wife just bought a Toyota Rav4 and loves it...

    Do lots of test driving and research for what you need.
    You will be suprised.[:D]
    +1 or a Honda CR-V as both get good gas mileage.
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  • serfserf Member Posts: 9,217 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hold off and buy a Nissan Diesel Truck half ton!

    serf

    http://www.dieselhub.com/half-ton-diesels.html
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,497 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Rav4 and CR-V are a bit small, especially in the cargo area. Here's why I bought a Highlander -- a 14-ft, 125 lb kayak needs something a wee bit bigger to haul it around.

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    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jltrent
    quote:Originally posted by wpage
    The wife just bought a Toyota Rav4 and loves it...

    Do lots of test driving and research for what you need.
    You will be suprised.[:D]
    +1 or a Honda CR-V as both get good gas mileage.


    Neither of which are a SUV-type vehicle with similar wheel base/GVW as a F-150.
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an expedition and love it. Runs great, no problems and seats seven adults comfortably. Gas mileage is about 18 to 20 on the highway and 15 in the city. Great car to drive too.
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  • partisanpartisan Member Posts: 6,414
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by beneteau

    You can never go wrong with a Toyota. Quality, dependability and great resell value.

    Toyota SUV's





    This is the best info you will ever get on an SUV. Get a Toyota 4Runner or a Toyota Sequoia. Toyotas last forever!!
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by partisan
    quote:Originally posted by beneteau

    You can never go wrong with a Toyota. Quality, dependability and great resell value.



    This is the best info you will ever get on an SUV. Get a Toyota 4Runner or a Toyota Sequoia. Toyotas last forever!!



    Yeah I hear that Toyota's are the hottest thing on the market these days![:D]
    I'd check into buying one of those fire proof suits if I were going to be driving one of the new ones.

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