Hello all, I'm currently looking into buying a CUV to haul my parents, wife and my 5 month old son around. However, my current car (05 TL) is sufficient for now but not for long. Just a trip to my sister's house, the trunk is completely full. Planning on keeping the TL and just purchasing either the CX9, Tribeca or the Pilot. Anyone have any suggestions or in the same situation? I already checked out the Pilot and will be visiting both Subaru and Mazda dealerships around my house soon.

Thank you for any input.

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With that many people, why don't you look into a Sienna or Odyssey?

 

I like the Tribecca and the CX-9. The Pilot is a trusty choice but it's getting dated and the new one is due out soon. However, you might be able to grab one for a good deal...

With that many people though, I'd say look a the Oddy. Someone on here just grabbed on for a good price and it seems like it might be a smart choice for you.

 

Have a look at a Highlander and Veracruz as well. The CX-9 is IMO too much $$$ and the Pilot long in the tooth.

I was looking at an SUV but ended up with an Ody. Glad I did.

 

gmc acadia

 

Buick Enclave

 

Cx-9!!!

 

Saturn Outlook

 

Two people on my block have the CX-9 and both were surprised how much they LOVE it.

 

Odyssey (or even a Sienna) > SUV.
A minivan is easier for kids and older folks to enter and exit than any SUV. Big sliding doors simplify the process of dealing with car seats, carriers, strollers, etc. Minivan passenger seats are also configurable, unlike SUVs.

 

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p.s first time you forget your sig!

 

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'04 Odyssey
Lost somewhere in SoCal attempting to escape wife & kids...

 

....and it looks like we will be returning the Murano (at lease end) in favor of an Odyssey purchase; likely (and hopefully) a leftover 07.

Quite simply, the versatility, affordability and practicality (and maybe another 'lity' or two) of a minivan is too difficult to passup given our lifestyle (i.e.: family of 5, two teens, one baby, biannual 1,000 mile+ road trips, frequent Home Depot/Lowes trips, etc,...) and the Odyssey is the best one on the market.

 

I agree with the Oddy but if you want a CUV then I'd look at a Saturn Outlook or a Hyundai Veracruz or Mazda CX-9. The Mazda was damn nice.

 

Thanks for all the response everyone. Not really into minivans which I probably regret down the road. The good thing is my wife aint either.

 

Just for the record: NO ONE IS INTO MINIVANS -- owners (like myself) included!! ....just a necessary evil, made a little nicer by the likes of the Odyssey or Sienna.

 

Having a look won't kill you.

 

If a minivan is an option, then go with the Oddy.

In reality the minivan is far superior in use versus a CUV...not to mention MPG is usually better with a minivan.

 

The woman and I just did all these same comparisons and came down to the Acadia and the CX-9. The CX-9 won out but ultimately, we had too much negative equity to move on it.

 

The Honda dealer in Edison has some killer deals on leftover 07s right now...I think they have a Touring one for 31k.

 

Open Road Honda...where I purchased my 99 and 07 Accords for << invoice. I was there on Saturday with my 17 y/o son to test drive an Si sedan.

When I asked one of my 'quick questions' regarding the Ody Touring, he immediately offered $5k off the sticker (or $34k) and I am certain I could talk them down another $2k+.

Sidenote: They have a Mugen Si in the showroom....pretty but, a $30k sticker.

 

But my wife says I'm and when I'm driving the Ody!

 

how about a BMW X3? i don't know how soon your in the market but i see the twin turbo 6 cylinder that's in the 335 soon coming to that (like 09 or 2010)

 

i'd prefer the cx-9 and tribecca over the pilot. but i'm interested to see what the new pilot would look like.

and i'm so glad they changed the tribecca's grille.

 

Nice video about the CX-9

http://www.motortrend.com/av/of_the_...cx9_the_winner

 

Thanks everyone for their input. I forgot to mention that AWD or 4WD is a must as well since I live in the N.E.

 

CX-9 is a nice looking rig!!!