Lookin For A New SUV
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Lookin For A New SUV
We are looking for a new Suv for my mother - she currently owns a white, 2003 Chevy Suburban Z71 which we got for 39,XXX brand new as a end of the year discount. She drives only about 2 miles to work every day and we only have 26,XXX miles on it. We are debating between these cars (looking to lease)
1) M-B Gl450 - our favorite as of now, yet very expensive
2) Cadillac Escalade ESV - mod. quick, huge improvement over last year yet horrible value
3) Volvo XC90 - Safety, less expensive but reliability issues, far dealer, v6 is slow, small?
4) Acura MDX - tech, amenities, great value but small also?
anybody have any experience with these?
1) M-B Gl450 - our favorite as of now, yet very expensive
2) Cadillac Escalade ESV - mod. quick, huge improvement over last year yet horrible value
3) Volvo XC90 - Safety, less expensive but reliability issues, far dealer, v6 is slow, small?
4) Acura MDX - tech, amenities, great value but small also?
anybody have any experience with these?
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///M Power
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well my sister had an mdx, i drove it a few times and i liked it alot. i thought it was very roomy (maybe because i drive an cl-s?). im actually loving the new mdx alot. i checked one out at the acura dealer, and i was very impressed. i dont know if its just me but i thought my sister's 02(i think) was a little more roomier (headspace wise) than the new one, but id still definitly take the new one of course.
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the MDX is a very good SUV. only issue is that the 3rd row seats can only hold 2 people giving 7 passenger seating, not sure if the MB is the same. Also the MDX is a better value for its money
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The Best Payment to MSRP ratio, XC90 hands down. I got one back in July, they had excelent deals going on. There are similiar deals for the 07 now.
Reliabilty, who cares really, its a lease. When I needed to drop the XC90 for minor cosmetic repairs, they gave me another XC90 for free, even an 07 V8.
Reliabilty, who cares really, its a lease. When I needed to drop the XC90 for minor cosmetic repairs, they gave me another XC90 for free, even an 07 V8.
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The sizzle in the Steak
If money isn't an issue, go with the MB.
...otherwise 2-4 on your list are meh.
...otherwise 2-4 on your list are meh.
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Toyota FJ. Period.
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My wife has a 2005 MDX. I haven't heard a single complaint. It's powerful enough with plenty of room. I would've bought her a Pilot but she wanted the MDX. We also considered a Lexus but we needed room in the back for the GSD.
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