SUV ideas that have 3rd row seating, under $50k
#82
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been doin some SUV research myself
the MDX is definitely a better buy compared to the X5 3.0 but the 3.0 doesn't have the same "umphf" on the butt dyno. i can live with the MDX grille especially after seeing how someone painted it matte black.
the CX-9 looks good on paper but the styling isn't my cup of tea.
the MDX is definitely a better buy compared to the X5 3.0 but the 3.0 doesn't have the same "umphf" on the butt dyno. i can live with the MDX grille especially after seeing how someone painted it matte black.
the CX-9 looks good on paper but the styling isn't my cup of tea.
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as I've said before on another thread... the MDX is really growing on me... I didn't care for it at first... but when I noticed how wide it was... or at least it looks wide... I started liking it...
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
How much over invoice?
Guess ill go browse the MDX forum...
Guess ill go browse the MDX forum...
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#89
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Originally Posted by is300eater
as I've said before on another thread... the MDX is really growing on me... I didn't care for it at first... but when I noticed how wide it was... or at least it looks wide... I started liking it...
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it's a very handsome car, in my opinion. i also like its wide stance.
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^^^I've been inside one of those CX-9's with all the bells and whistle and I gotta admit.... I was pretty damn nice... I was impress that it came off a Mazda plant
#94
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I have a cousin who purchased the Mazda CX-9 with two kids and it's sure is nice inside. Anyways, so Crazy Sellout any news from your brother on what he's planning to buy?
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My wife drives a 2007 CX-9, and we both absolutely love it. We have almost 16,000 miles on ours and it has been a great vehicle. Although it is a big vehicle, it does not drive like one. It really drives like a sports sedan. We purchased the Grand Touring AWD model with every option, and it's a hell of a lot of vehicle for the money.
We purchased ours in April of last year, and we still get questioned weekly about our CX-9. Most are really surprised to learn it's a Mazda.
Here is a picture of ours.
We purchased ours in April of last year, and we still get questioned weekly about our CX-9. Most are really surprised to learn it's a Mazda.
Here is a picture of ours.
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
1. overpriced
2. bad reliability
3. depreciation
2. bad reliability
3. depreciation
Which one did you buy that you had a bad experience with?
That CX-9 looks really good!
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Imagine that, the Vera Cruz isnt even considered, yet its been brought up a few times. ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
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I'll admit, I wouldn't consider it either. Incredibly tarnished brand image. Besides; if you're seriously considering a $50k vehicle, would you seriously take a Hyundai seriously (even if it is thousands less?)
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
I'll admit, I wouldn't consider it either. Incredibly tarnished brand image. Besides; if you're seriously considering a $50k vehicle, would you seriously take a Hyundai seriously (even if it is thousands less?)[/color]
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
Well, yeah; it's Hyundai. Of course it won't be considered.
I'll admit, I wouldn't consider it either. Incredibly tarnished brand image. Besides; if you're seriously considering a $50k vehicle, would you seriously take a Hyundai seriously (even if it is thousands less?)
I'll admit, I wouldn't consider it either. Incredibly tarnished brand image. Besides; if you're seriously considering a $50k vehicle, would you seriously take a Hyundai seriously (even if it is thousands less?)
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Its in the title. Under $50k. Of course the cheaper the better.
My point to this was that the OP and many others had such a manlove boner for Hyundai in another thread, saying "why be such a badge whore" yada, yada, yet when the time comes to actually make a purchase consideration, say "Hyundai" and you hear crickets.
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Theres no crickets, i was just ignoring you.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.
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Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Theres no crickets, i was just ignoring you.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.
![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
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Oh and do you REALLY own a bimmer? we need proof of that too.
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#109
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Originally Posted by joerockt
And everyone else that mentioned Hyundai in this thread ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
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Ill be honest, I ignored the Hyundai since i was thinking it was their old small SUV.
I just recently went to look at the 08 model online and didnt know they upgraded it in 07. Looks great now inside and out and has a 3rd row.
A good read.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...uz_lexus_rx350
1st Place: Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD
Does everything well and advances the brand. A nice blend of value and luxury touches.
2nd Place: Lexus RX 350
Still a well-polished piece, if you want everything that goes with the badge. and are willing to pay a bit more for it.
Does everything well and advances the brand. A nice blend of value and luxury touches.
2nd Place: Lexus RX 350
Still a well-polished piece, if you want everything that goes with the badge. and are willing to pay a bit more for it.
#110
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several have mentioned the vera cruz, and it's been suggested to his brother.
no need to go through multiple pages of another hyundai debate and thread-crap a good, informative thread.
no need to go through multiple pages of another hyundai debate and thread-crap a good, informative thread.
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Take a look at the awards and accolades that the CX-9 has accumlated since it's release last April.
Awards to date, through February 25, 2008:
-- 2008 North American Truck of the Year
-- 2008 SUV of the Year, Motor Trend Magazine
-- Kelley Blue Book "Best New Family Vehicle"
-- Cars.com "Best New Car for Large Families"
-- Cars.com "Family Car of the Year"
-- 2008 Automobile Magazine All-Stars
-- "Best in Class" for large/mid-size crossovers in Kiplinger's Personal
Finance annual Car Buying Issue
-- Car and Driver 5 Best Trucks for 2008 - March 2008
-- Consumer Guide - "Best Buy" midsize sport-utility vehicle
-- 2007 Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for SUV under $35,000
-- Southeast Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) "Family Car of the
Year."
5-stars ratings in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.
Not too shabby for a "Mazda"
Like I said earlier, it's a great vehicle, and people need to get past the "it's a Mazda" mentality and look at it with an open mind.
Awards to date, through February 25, 2008:
-- 2008 North American Truck of the Year
-- 2008 SUV of the Year, Motor Trend Magazine
-- Kelley Blue Book "Best New Family Vehicle"
-- Cars.com "Best New Car for Large Families"
-- Cars.com "Family Car of the Year"
-- 2008 Automobile Magazine All-Stars
-- "Best in Class" for large/mid-size crossovers in Kiplinger's Personal
Finance annual Car Buying Issue
-- Car and Driver 5 Best Trucks for 2008 - March 2008
-- Consumer Guide - "Best Buy" midsize sport-utility vehicle
-- 2007 Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for SUV under $35,000
-- Southeast Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) "Family Car of the
Year."
5-stars ratings in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.
Not too shabby for a "Mazda"
Like I said earlier, it's a great vehicle, and people need to get past the "it's a Mazda" mentality and look at it with an open mind.
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Originally Posted by KRT-1
Not too shabby for a "Mazda"
Like I said earlier, it's a great vehicle, and people need to get past the "it's a Mazda" mentality and look at it with an open mind.
Like I said earlier, it's a great vehicle, and people need to get past the "it's a Mazda" mentality and look at it with an open mind.
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mazda's making some really nice cars lately.
and that's something you just can't say for honda.
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Brother called
Yep, im adopted.
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.
![Snipe](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/snipe.gif)
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Brother called
Yep, im adopted.
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything.
![Snipe](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/snipe.gif)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything.
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I see a Land Rover in their future...
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#115
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Theres no crickets, i was just ignoring you.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
I didnt know the Hyundai had a 3rd row so i put it on the list. They will be checking it out as well now.
But i didnt see the point in talking about it till next thursday after all the test drives. Ill take pics for proof if you need them.
![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Personally I know they wont go for the Mazda or Hyundai just because the interior of the MDX is far better.
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Brother called
Yep, im adopted.
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
![Snipe](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/snipe.gif)
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
What started out as a $38k C300 turned into a $52k 528i.
Fucking women are teh devil. Get a job and buy your own fucking car!
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#117
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Well to be fair she does work and has been driving her 99 RX300 for awhile now without complaining.
My brother is pushing it more than anything since small things are going wrong with the Lexus.
They are really cheap with everything else so im kinda shocked about them wanting a $50k car.
My brother is pushing it more than anything since small things are going wrong with the Lexus.
They are really cheap with everything else so im kinda shocked about them wanting a $50k car.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Well to be fair she does work and has been driving her 99 RX300 for awhile now without complaining.
My brother is pushing it more than anything since small things are going wrong with the Lexus.
They are really cheap with everything else so im kinda shocked about them wanting a $50k car.
My brother is pushing it more than anything since small things are going wrong with the Lexus.
They are really cheap with everything else so im kinda shocked about them wanting a $50k car.
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I have a thing about lazy women spending their S.O's money
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Obviously, that doesn't apply here, hence the tomato
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Brother called
Yep, im adopted.
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
![Snipe](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/snipe.gif)
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Also I know this is a bit off topic but since the MDX is mentioned does anyone else like that new MDX commerical? The one that goes "it wasnt lexus bmw mercedes it was the Acura that won caranddrivers test." I think they are finally getting the message (at least with commericals anyway).
#120
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Brother called
Yep, im adopted.
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
![Snipe](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/snipe.gif)
He says the wife has choosen these in order of what they want first. Guess now the 3rd row isnt a priority since she likes how the others look.
ML350
FX35/FX37
MDX
RX350
X5 (last only because ONE of their friends has issues with theirs)
I asked them what happened to all the other picks i had made, he says "oh well we want a NICE car" which means they being brand whores.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Keep in mind they have yet to drive anything. I given up trying to help them, i just will make sure they dont get suckered into buying "rust protection" type of packages.
Although it would be kinda cool if they got the new FX.
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)