Mid size Suv suggestions.
My grandparents are looking to trade there fullsize 07 chevy 4wd truck off for midsize suv, They are both getting up in age and are looking for something 4WD and fairly low to the ground. This is where you guys come in, I need some help on where to start. What is important to them? Ease of entry, Gas...
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions.
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Originally Posted by Moose-LandTran
I vote Tahoe.
That basically is similar to what they have(2007 crew cab 4wd), im looking for smaller, better MPG, Ease of entry but still providing winter traction....
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Originally Posted by Moose-LandTran
I vote Tahoe.
That basically is similar to what they have(2007 crew cab 4wd), im looking for smaller, better MPG, Ease of entry but still providing winter traction.
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions.
I know its not in your list, but my parents really enjoy their Durango. And it has had no major issues in its 78k miles of life.
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Re: Mid size Suv suggestions.
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Originally Posted by Hiball
That basically is similar to what they have(2007 crew cab 4wd), im looking for smaller, better MPG, Ease of entry but still providing winter traction.
Ah, i see....
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Originally Posted by Hiball
That basically is similar to what they have(2007 crew cab 4wd), im looking for smaller, better MPG, Ease of entry but still providing winter traction.
Ah, i see.
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions. Quote: Originally Posted by Rickster Check out the Ford Edge. Top of the line crash ratings. Large doors and lower to the ground floor for ease of entry. Also rear hatch door floor level is lower so you don't have to raise those walkers too high for transport. Its on the list, Any info on the winter capabilities? __________________ Check out my new Website, its not much i made it myself. Suggestions?...
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions. Quote: Originally Posted by Hiball That basically is similar to what they have(2007 crew cab 4wd), im looking for smaller, better MPG, Ease of entry but still providing winter traction. Ah, i see. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by G-force Everyone's a badass behind their computer.
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions. Do they plan to tow/haul anything? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Merkava_4 I'm on a one man crusade to rid the world of holes in screwdriver handles and ratchet handles!!
Quote: Originally Posted by Hiball Its on the list, Any info on the winter capabilities? I had an Edge on lease for a winter and with the front wheel drive I never had any problems with the Michigan snowfall.
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions. I bought an 06 Ford Escape for my wife from Hertz. The same model was $28,000 asking price at the dealership. Hertz sold it to me for $17,700. Both had v6, leather, AWD, 6 disc CD, auto, air. The Hertz had around 24,000 miles & was (gasp) 10 months old. It is now four years old & has about 80,000 trouble free miles. I have changed oil & tires, not much else. I am thinking of changing the...
Re: Mid size Suv suggestions. My neighbor just bought a new Chevy Equinox, and loves it! Tons of room, AWD, and great fuel mileage...... __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not" Thomas Jefferson
Quote: Originally Posted by Hiball They would like to stay in the Ford, Chevy and possibly Toyota brands. Then the short list is obvious: Ford Edge Ford Escape Chevy Equinox Toyota 4Runner Toyota Highlander Toyota Venza Toyota RAV4
Quote: Originally Posted by tw33k2514 I know its not in your list, but my parents really enjoy their Durango. And it has had no major issues in its 78k miles of life. I love my Durango, too. I'm on my 2nd one. Insofar as mid-size SUVs are concerned, the first generation Durango is clearly a mid-sized vehicle, but I doubt they want a used vehicle. It was great in the snow and got reasonable mileage (I forget just what). I had a 2000 but...
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