Post by: vandeman17 on April 25, 2024, 02:42:46 PM
Post by: bearhunter99 on April 25, 2024, 03:05:51 PM
We drove a Chevy Trailblazer and hated it, didn't handle that well at all. My dad has a Toyota Highlander and my mom had a Forester and not has a Honda CRV. Personally neither one does as well as the Explorer.
The main thing I would suggest with any purchase whether it is for guns or vehicles. Go test drive a few, the one that fits you will be pretty evident most of the time....
Post by: vandeman17 on April 25, 2024, 03:32:23 PM
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Post by: vandeman17 on April 25, 2024, 04:09:08 PM
Wife had a Forester-had head gasket problem and told us tough luck on any help fixing even though.they knew it was a common problem. Got rid of it and got a crv, liked it but not really versatile enough for us. Got her a Ford Maverick and she loves it. Got the awd with tow package- tows my boat and small trailer no problem, seats 4 and gets 30mpg. With tonneau cover on the back I can load all kinds of stuff that werent.good in the back of a suv ( gas cans, bloody deer and turkeys etc)..Very fun to drive and much cheaper than a Subaru (done with them anyway) or the various Hondas and toyotas.
I will have to look at the specs. Only issue with that and other small pickups is that they likely don't fit in my garage. I don't have a ton of outside parking and my pickup already takes up some. I really like having my daily parked inside, especially in the winter months
Post by: Woodchuck on April 25, 2024, 04:25:08 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on April 25, 2024, 04:32:23 PM
4 Runner :twocents:
Poor power, poor mileage, but that 4.0 is insanely reliable.
With that said, my 2017 was great overall. It did annoy me at times with the lack of power, especially at higher altitudes, going up hill.
Post by: jrebel on April 25, 2024, 04:46:57 PM
A buddy has the rav 4 hybrid and loves it for commuting.
Do you get to keep this rig when your company itells you to upgrade??? If so, I would buy a Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma as they will go for 300+k miles. The new Tacoma coming out this year is a hybrid….that could be cool for better fuel economy.
Post by: Houndhunter on April 25, 2024, 05:22:19 PM
An old boss if mine had a Colorado with a diesel in it and it was a great commuter with the ability to be pretty impressive off road. I read you already have a truck but might check those out :twocents:.
Post by: vandeman17 on April 25, 2024, 05:58:04 PM
We love our 2015 4 runner. Fuel economy is not good but otherwise is a great rig.
A buddy has the rav 4 hybrid and loves it for commuting.
Do you get to keep this rig when your company itells you to upgrade??? If so, I would buy a Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma as they will go for 300+k miles. The new Tacoma coming out this year is a hybrid….that could be cool for better fuel economy.
Yes the vehicle will be mine, under my name and all that. What we don’t know yet is if there is any criteria for style, age etc but I assume mid sized suv will be fine since that is what most our fleet vehicles are.
Post by: bobcat on April 25, 2024, 06:19:15 PM
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Post by: HntnFsh on April 25, 2024, 06:32:09 PM
Hated the Forrester. Lots of road noise. Not comfortable. Rough ride. Auto stop and start on engine shook the whole car when it started up. Never been a Subaru fan. Seen too many headmaster and transmission problems. I think they are a bit more reliable. But 3 or 4 days in the loaner was 3 or 4 too many and reaffirmed my distaste for them.
Don't know if a new Sorrento or Sportage would fit the bill for you but our 2023 Sorrento hybrid has been awesome with 21,000 miles so far.. 35 mpg average in summer and 33 in the winter smoothest. Quietest. Most comfortable ride of any car I've had and trust drove. It's way more comfy than our 2021 Toyota Avalon limited hybrid was. Never thought I would buy a Kia. But after test driving new CRVs, Rav 4s, Highlander limited, Venza, etc. The Sorrento had way more bells and whistles. luxury options, best ride and handling, and most comfortable and quiet interior of them all.
We haven't tested it in snow etc much but talked others that did and said they get around incredibly well. It has snow mode etc. And can lock in drive to all 4 wheels.
8 think the Sportage hybrid pushes 40 mpg.
Post by: actionshooter on April 25, 2024, 07:18:06 PM
The main reasons I bought it was that it was relatively cheap at $40k and was 0%/60 and at 6'-05", it is comfortable... if someone else was paying I might have kept looking, but it is working well for me. :twocents:
Post by: Whitpirate on April 25, 2024, 07:42:44 PM
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Post by: Russ McDonald on April 26, 2024, 03:05:46 AM
Kia Telluride. Super popular and a nice car. Hyundai Pailsade is also a super nice car.Aren't those some of the ones that are being stolen and crashed into pot shops?
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Post by: birdshooter1189 on April 26, 2024, 09:22:33 AM
My brother was shopping for a Teluride or Palisade. After test driving both he said he liked the Palisade WAY better. He bought new and after 6 months I haven't heard any complaints from him. I haven't ridden in it yet.
Post by: MidgetIdjit on April 26, 2024, 11:39:15 AM
With kids getting older, wanted a 3rd row.
Picked up a 2021 Kia Sorento hybrid. Put 8k on it in 5 months before it was totalled in an accident. (Glitchy electronics contributed.)
As Kia then wanted a $5k 'market surcharge' on the Sorento plus the bad experience with it, we were within spitting distance of an AWD Highlander hybrid.
Totally different car. More room inside. Much more refined hybrid system. Toyota reputation.
Have 41k trouble-free miles in the past 22 months. Winter average is ~34mpg, summer is almost 40mpg. (There is a trip difference between the two.)
Has Trail Mode so our driveway in the snow and ice is a piece of cake.
Guess bottom line is that I'd suggest and recommend the Highlander.
Post by: b23 on April 26, 2024, 12:20:21 PM
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Post by: Taco280AI on April 26, 2024, 05:26:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 26, 2024, 09:54:36 PM
Kia Telluride. Super popular and a nice car. Hyundai Pailsade is also a super nice car.Aren't those some of the ones that are being stolen and crashed into pot shops?
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That’s the brands but not the cars. Those are the more base model cars that don’t have any security or anti theft equipment.
Post by: dreadi on April 26, 2024, 11:39:44 PM
Last week I took a ride in new Tahoe. Six full size adults were very comfortable due to that third row seating. However, that third row in use really kills the amount of internal open space for luggage or whatever you want to put back there.
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Post by: C-Money on April 27, 2024, 06:36:52 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on April 27, 2024, 06:46:29 AM
Probably also stick with something that's serviceable in the valley since new means warranty coverage...
I'd lean 4runner or Cherokee...
Post by: Night goat on May 01, 2024, 09:49:37 PM
I ended up with a bronco sport for a while... Gave it back... Didn't like the performance.
Hard to go wrong with Subaru
But I'd just get a jeep TJ :chuckle:
Post by: Taco280AI on May 02, 2024, 07:15:37 AM
Stay away from Ford... Most of the new engines are eco boost which means small displacement engines getting every squirrel squeezed out of it with a turbo... Sports car maintenance in an economy vehicle package... Premium fuel only
I ended up with a bronco sport for a while... Gave it back... Didn't like the performance.
Hard to go wrong with Subaru
But I'd just get a jeep TJ :chuckle:
Ford uses turbos. Toyota went to turbos. Dodge is going turbo. Chevy has a turbo. Subaru (engine dependent) has a turbo. Everyone is headed that route.
Post by: Sandberm on May 02, 2024, 07:41:09 AM
My daughter bought a new Chevy Trax. I was really amazed at the room it has. She has 5000 miles on it now, and it is a really nice rig. A deal breaker for many is its only FWD. The Blazer is AWD. Might take a look at the Trax & Blazer. Good luck finding the right vehicle!My mom bought a 2015 Trax. Its like a lifted go cart. Fun and easy to drive in traffic. Not sure if the Trax fits Vandemans farm visit readiness though. I have no idea what he does for a living.
Post by: walt on May 02, 2024, 01:12:26 PM
She lives and works in rural MT so lots of miles on bad roads in all conditions. She said the Compass is just as capable and is a much better ride. Way less road noise, better interior, and “everything just seems to be better quality”.
I’ve driven both and I agree. For me, my daily driver is an older Ford Explorer and probably always will be.
Post by: C-Money on May 03, 2024, 06:58:57 AM
My daughter bought a new Chevy Trax. I was really amazed at the room it has. She has 5000 miles on it now, and it is a really nice rig. A deal breaker for many is its only FWD. The Blazer is AWD. Might take a look at the Trax & Blazer. Good luck finding the right vehicle!My mom bought a 2015 Trax. Its like a lifted go cart. Fun and easy to drive in traffic. Not sure if the Trax fits Vandemans farm visit readiness though. I have no idea what he does for a living.
Have you seen the new Trax? The new style is what sold my daughter.
Post by: huntnnw on May 03, 2024, 08:19:38 AM
Post by: swanderek on May 03, 2024, 09:49:46 AM
There’s a reason why you see so many more older ones on the road vs other brands and models.
Post by: Sandberm on May 03, 2024, 10:11:03 AM
Pretty cool looking. Much sportier then my moms 2015.My daughter bought a new Chevy Trax. I was really amazed at the room it has. She has 5000 miles on it now, and it is a really nice rig. A deal breaker for many is its only FWD. The Blazer is AWD. Might take a look at the Trax & Blazer. Good luck finding the right vehicle!My mom bought a 2015 Trax. Its like a lifted go cart. Fun and easy to drive in traffic. Not sure if the Trax fits Vandemans farm visit readiness though. I have no idea what he does for a living.
Have you seen the new Trax? The new style is what sold my daughter.
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Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2024, 08:18:43 AM
Stay away from Ford... Most of the new engines are eco boost which means small displacement engines getting every squirrel squeezed out of it with a turbo... Sports car maintenance in an economy vehicle package... Premium fuel only
I ended up with a bronco sport for a while... Gave it back... Didn't like the performance.
Hard to go wrong with Subaru
But I'd just get a jeep TJ :chuckle:
Premium fuel requirement is false.
Not sure what you mean by sports car maintenance but I’m all ears.
I’m driving a 3.5 Ecoboost with currently 196k miles on it. I’ve taken care of the car most of its life and recently bought it.
Yeah plus everybody is going to small displacement engines with turbos so ….
Post by: Bullkllr on May 05, 2024, 09:55:06 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2024, 09:59:27 AM
Anyone have any Acura MDX experiences? Heard good things about them.
It’s a dressed up Honda. They’re good cars.
Post by: Westside88 on May 05, 2024, 10:52:39 AM
For me, it would be hard to beat the reliability, capability and re sale of a Honda Pilot.
There’s a reason why you see so many more older ones on the road vs other brands and models.
I have to agree. My wife bought a 2003 Pilot when they first came out. In 2019, with 278,000 miles we decided to replace it with a new Pilot. The guy who bought the old one still has it and it's fine. They are pretty tough to beat for price vs quality in my opinion and comfortable to drive as well. I had them add a transmission cooler so we'd have the option to tow our ski boat now and then.
Post by: HntnFsh on May 05, 2024, 11:06:08 AM
Anyone have any Acura MDX experiences? Heard good things about them.
Ive test driven a few, that were a few years old. Love the ride, comfort, and quiet interior. The fuel economy, not so much.
Thay are a great rig though.
Post by: bear on May 05, 2024, 11:26:26 AM
Post by: Alchase on May 05, 2024, 07:17:40 PM
Her 2021 is AWD, 270hp, full roof sunroof, all leather, has been flawless.
It is a really fun vehicle to drive.