Helping out my bro...

Hes in need of a Japanese/Korean SUV for <$400 mo. lease. zero down. No Nav, just leather and sunroof. What cars could you think of?

RDX - Could this be had for the price range?
CRV - Ugly
Rav4 - He hates the rear tire
Tuscon - Had this before, and loved it.
Nissan Rogue - No idea what this is like

(Anything that offers 3rd row seating is too big - this is for NYC parking. basically a weekend getaway car for his lab & bike)

Any others?

 

Cx7?
santa fe?

 

"Anything that offers a third row is too big..."

 

You can get a nicely used RDX for under $400 a month.

Out of all those, I'd go with the CRV first, and then the RDX.

 

thanks, guys. again, this is a lease.

last time he went shopping, i directed him towards the Sante Fe, but it was too large. he ended up with a fully loaded tuscon limited v6. car was a f'in tank for the price.

looking for something similar, unless they are coming out with a new tuscon in the next couple months.

 

Is he open to a hatch? I would think it would be easier to park and maneuver in NYC. I'm thinking Mazda3 5 door or Toyota Matrix?

Another small Japanese/Korean SUV is the Mazda Tribute. Maybe wait for the Honda Accord Crosstour coming out next year?

 

The crosstour could be a good option!

 

AWD is a must. his current lease is up in a couple months.

 

I had an 09 RDX as a loaner and simply loved it

 

RAV or CRV

Those are great vehicles imo..

 

Nissan Xterra? But not sure if it would be within budget.

 

CX7 or Tiguan.....turbo power FTW. :wink:

 

mitsubishi outlander. love the clamshell tail gate

or

tiguan. a gti with ground clearance.


all new tucson doesn't come out til next year

 

He said Japanese or Korean.

 

...just helping him expand his horizons

Chevrolet Equinox is a nice vehicle too.

 

how about a Nissan Xterra. They are virtually flawless. And they are amazing

and smechxy

 

thanks, guys. yeah, no german. and he probably wouldnt drive american if someone handed it to him for free.

xterra is too big, and wagons are out.

thoughts on the rogue?

 

Rather have a CR-V or RAV.

The CR-V is being revamped for '10. So expect some minor styling tweaks and possibly more power from the 2.4.

My vote goes to the V6 Rav.

 

One of my coworkers has the Rogue. Not my cup of tea. It's tiny (think raised up Sentra), and the interior is pretty cheap looking and feeling, from what I remember. I was only in it once, briefly, last year. I remember the back seat not being all that comfortable and the feeling of the cloth was weird.

 

How about a wagon, yes/no?? Nothing comes to mind right now but it could be cheaper, offers awesome luggage space and a little better on fuel.

 

+1 for CX7