Help me choose a new car for the in-laws

"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin) 01/06/2015 at 21:05 • Filed to: None

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Time for the in-laws to get a new car. I need some help with a new recommendation.

The stats: early 60's, retired. starting to slow down. Live for the grandkids type of fam. Two dogs. AWD appreciated, not required.

Previous 3 cars: 2004 WJ special edition, 2009 Taurus fully loaded, and currently in a 2013 Fusion. They have also had a Sentra, civic, and XJ in the past.

They are starting to talk about wanting a midsize SUV. I am assuming $30k is the target sticker, give or take.

Do I move them upmarket towards a base GLA? Make them look at an Encore? Or do I stick to the Escape/Cherokee/Santa Fe? (RAV4 is ugly. CRV is ugly.)

Basically... if you had $30k to put towards a small to midsize SUV, what would you choose?

Thunderface > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:09

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inlaws?

pinto!

bob and john > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:12

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why SUV?

I'd look at CPO lexus IS250. AWD, smooth as butter motor, decent fuel econ, lexus build quality.

My citroen won't start > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:13

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Would go GLK or RX.

Scary__goongala! > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:14

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Stay away from the new Escapes, IMO they are just a bigger Focus in many aspects. If you can get a Cherokee for under $30K I would go with that.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:16

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If they are staying mainstream, what about a Forester?

Alex B > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:18

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CPO Q5.

Steve in Manhattan > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:28

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Used XC60. Volvo = safe.

JGrabowMSt > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 21:47

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Escape/Santa Fe/Tuscon

Maybe even a Flex? They've got some retro-ish style going on. Closest new car to a wagon outside of a Legacy.

Actually, add Crosstrek XV to that list. They're really not that bad for what they are. It's a car, keep up on maintenance and it'll be fine. Warranties exist for a reason after all.

Thunderface > JGrabowMSt 01/06/2015 at 22:22

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oooo yes a flex

shop-teacher > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/06/2015 at 23:01

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Mazda CX-5

RacinBob > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/07/2015 at 07:59

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Subaru Outback or Honda CRV

wabbalosthiskey > mkbruin, Atlas VP 01/07/2015 at 11:57

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Q5 if you can find one in the price range or Q7 tdi.