Help Gatr find not a Traverse
10-08-2018, 10:26 AM
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Help Gatr find not a Traverse
Gatr needs a replacement SUV. Start shooting suggestions.
Her wants:
1. Tan/grey interior (not black)
2. LDW, CBMS, (i.e. those kinds of safety features),Auto Cruise Control,
My wants:
1. Japanese brand
2. Ventilated seats (because Florida)
3. V6
4. No CVT
5. LDW, CBMS, Auto cruise control (i.e. those safety features)
6. No ebony or black interior or exterior colors
7. No 3rd row
1. Tan/grey interior (not black)
2. LDW, CBMS, (i.e. those kinds of safety features),Auto Cruise Control,
My wants:
1. Japanese brand
2. Ventilated seats (because Florida)
3. V6
4. No CVT
5. LDW, CBMS, Auto cruise control (i.e. those safety features)
6. No ebony or black interior or exterior colors
7. No 3rd row
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10-08-2018, 10:30 AM
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Subaru Outback. Meets all of your requirements other than the CVT. Subaru CVT is actually pretty good. As long as you stay away from the Nissan CVT, you should be fine.
Other option is CRV or Subaru Ascent (though that has a 3rd row)
Other option is CRV or Subaru Ascent (though that has a 3rd row)
10-08-2018, 10:32 AM
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Ford Edge Ecoboost. Just not Japanese built.
10-08-2018, 10:36 AM
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I guess the only ones that hits all of those notes is a Lexus RX, Acura RDX, or whatever the Infiniti FX is called these days. Can't think of any others.
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10-08-2018, 10:39 AM
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10-08-2018, 10:41 AM
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Jeep Grand Cherokee?
10-08-2018, 10:41 AM
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Why?
If no AWD then you're stuck with the Lexus, Acura, or Infiniti. I guess the RAV4 can be included too but it's a dog and doesn't have a V6.
10-08-2018, 10:45 AM
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Why no AWD?
Why no AWD?
10-08-2018, 10:47 AM
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Would not recommend Jeep for reliability though the GC is the better of the lot.
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My bad. Did not know they ever made an RDX with a V6. Just remember the original one was turbo 4cyl and the new one is now too. That goes back to being my vote then that also checks your boxes.
10-08-2018, 10:51 AM
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Only reason I could think of not wanting AWD is maybe a little loss in MPG. But if you rule out AWD vehicles I think you rule out a decent many. RDX and RX only come in RWD I believe.
10-08-2018, 10:57 AM
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Toyota Highlander?
10-08-2018, 10:59 AM
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I'd buy a used RDX in a heartbeat
10-08-2018, 11:12 AM
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what's the issue with a 3rd row? Not like you have to have the seats up
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10-08-2018, 11:13 AM
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Maybe gatr is worried about weight? 
10-08-2018, 11:15 AM
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According to the EPA, the 6 cylinder Outback gets a whopping 1mpg fewer combined than the RDX or RX FWD models and only on the highway. They are the same for city. That, to me, is a wash since your driving habits are likely very different. Outback is probably a good bit cheaper than the luxury models too.
10-08-2018, 11:17 AM
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According to the EPA, the 6 cylinder Outback gets a whopping 1mpg fewer combined than the RDX or RX FWD models and only on the highway. They are the same for city. That, to me, is a wash since your driving habits are likely very different. Outback is probably a good bit cheaper than the luxury models too.
10-08-2018, 11:17 AM
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PS about the only SUV that has ALL those features in that price range...is the Jeep Cherokee...but I'll be the first one to tell you that the 9spd transmission sucks worse than a CVT.
Go drive a Mazda CX5...then tell me that you HAVE TO HAVE a v6.
Go drive a Mazda CX5...then tell me that you HAVE TO HAVE a v6.
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10-08-2018, 11:19 AM
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The Subie Ascent will likely be our next vehicle.
10-08-2018, 11:20 AM
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...and I'll be the second. Other than the transmission, the Jeep is really quite nice but, as I said, reliability isn't really very good.
10-08-2018, 11:22 AM
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Though my friend just got a new pacifica hybrid and he loves it...so either he doesn't notice what I notice or maybe they finally got it worked out.
10-08-2018, 11:31 AM
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They’re grenades. A friend of mine was selling Nissans for a bit and he told me the shop was replacing an average of 2 CVTs per week, at that medium sized dealership.
10-08-2018, 11:38 AM
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10-08-2018, 11:38 AM
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IIRC, the 9 speed tranny is the same ZF tranny that plagued Acura users on this very board...
10-08-2018, 11:38 AM
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Also, maybe it’s just me, but the 2G RDX is the most meh vehicle I’ve ever laid eyes on. The styling is so subdued and plain. I don’t think they look good at all. 