In the market for a new cheap SUV. Suggest some options for a car enthusiast.

"Alternate Apex" (alternateapex) 07/07/2014 at 20:48 • Filed to: suv

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I am in the market for a new cheap SUV. I need some help deciding on one to pick for a car enthusiast.

I want to spend somewhere between $18-$25k.

SUV must be 4WD/AWD (What is the point of a front wheel drive SUV?!)

...so...

GO!

jkm7680 > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:51

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Here's some ideas;

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/454869…

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ctd/455267…

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ctd/451879…

Q5, Tour-Egg, X5.

Nibby > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:51

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FORESTER.

/thread

/bias

Arben72 > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:52

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Forester, xt if you go used.

Slant6 > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:53

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The Jeeps that aren't wranglers all come with 5 speeds. The Compass and Liberty are under 20k new with 4wd and manuals.

Slant6 > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:53

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The Jeeps that aren't wranglers all come with 5 speeds. The Compass and Liberty are under 20k new with 4wd and manuals.

55Buick, Oversteer Scientist > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:54

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Nibby > Slant6 07/07/2014 at 20:54

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Trust me, you do NOT want a Compass or Patriot. Terrible cars.

Arben72 > Nibby 07/07/2014 at 20:55

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Don't forget the xt. Also they come in manuals...

My citroen won't start > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:56

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Do it like I did, buy this and then update the brakes and exhaust.

Slant6 > Nibby 07/07/2014 at 20:57

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Still some of the cheapest new SUVs on the market. Show me 4wd and a 5 speed new for Under 17k.

AM3R > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 20:58

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New? Jeep wrangler. It wont depreciate lol

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:09

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Last generation 4Runner. Reliable and capable. And at least with my generation, relatively fun to drive even on the road.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:09

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Tahoe/Yukon

There's really nothing about them that'll spark any excitement in an enthusiast, but they're a damn good SUV.

...Oooor if you want something that's fun to drive and can seat 5 and a good amount of stuff, a 2008+ Vue Redline AWD would do nicely.

Mustafaluigi > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:14

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Forester? Biggest SUV you can get for the money

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/07/2014 at 21:17

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This response is so you

Nibby > Slant6 07/07/2014 at 21:17

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You won't but you also won't find a worse SUV under $30k.

Slant6 > Nibby 07/07/2014 at 21:18

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Not going to argue with that.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 07/07/2014 at 21:19

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The Tahoe is a great SUV and the Vue is fun and practical dammit!

Vicente Esteve > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:19

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I got some good options:

Nissan Juke Stick

Volkswagen Tiguan Stick

Mazda CX-5 Stick

If you want more space, then the Journey with the V6 and AWD

Or, if ou just want something great, get a wagon.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/07/2014 at 21:21

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Yeah, yeah, and the Torrent GXP is sporty. :p Just Kidding!

They are good SUVs, and unfortunatley, the Journey isnt beating the minivan. In other words, Chrysler Town and Country is my mothers #1 option....For now.

trmoore09 > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:21

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CX-5. Game Over.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 07/07/2014 at 21:25

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Bleh sliding doors and really weird shifter and minivan and bleeeeeeh.

thedevilinside > Alternate Apex 07/07/2014 at 21:25

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I thought 4Runner but they're more than I thought. An FJ Cruiser is a bit out of the range you gave but not much. You could probably talk it into that range.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/07/2014 at 21:30

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I was joking!!! STOP RUBBING THE VAN ON ME!

please...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 07/07/2014 at 21:34

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It'll be fine as long as this is still available.

Plus rear air and Pentastar.

But you can't get the big UConnect screen.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/07/2014 at 21:37

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Haha yeah, Triple screens. I would put the trio of indiana jones movies, One in each TV.

I dont know any other three movie series.

kalabaddon > Alternate Apex 07/08/2014 at 12:01

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Certified used Toyota Rav 4 V6... One benefit is that they go 0-60 in 6.1 -6.4 secs depending on year :) faster then the base model Porsche Cayenne!

kalabaddon > kalabaddon 07/08/2014 at 12:42

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err make that 6.2-6.4

Skif6996 > Alternate Apex 07/12/2014 at 07:15

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Mazda CX-7. 244 turbocharged horsepower. Great handling for a crossover. Easiy found for under $20k. I just bought a loaded one with 36k miles with a 7 year bumper to bumper warranty for $19k.