Mom wants a small SUV...

[PANDA]

Mom wants a small SUV. Needs to get good MPG, needs 4X4, needs to fit DOG so she can take it to DOG park. She wants one with a warranty, so it will need to have pretty low miles. Not opposed to buying new either if that is the way togo. I'm looking at Ford Escape and Honda CRV.

Something like this would be nice but its just out of bumper to bumper warranty.

Discuss.

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[Mook]

my dad has an escape. mpg isnt great but its not terrible either. i like it.

 

[Turk]

X3

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Does she want to buy a white minivan?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Crv for sure.

 

[SirMarco]

Jeep Patriot.
They look good, have room and are good on gas.

 

[Bru]

New Subaru Outback. 22/29 mpg with CVT, standard AWD and plenty of room for dogs in the back. It's more of an SUV now than a wagon.

New Outback with auto and decent options is still less than $25k.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

X3

Jon has a CRV for sale, for the right price.



For real though, I like the CRV.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

My Mom has a 4cyl Ford Escape ... but its not 4X4

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

New Subaru Outback. 22/29 mpg with CVT, standard AWD and plenty of room for dogs in the back. It's more of an SUV now than a wagon.

New Outback with auto and decent options is still less than $25k.

I didn't think about the outback. They're big these days. The Forester is more of a small suv

 

[Bru]

Yeah, but there's price overlap so you can get a larger vehicle for pretty much the same money. All depends if Panda's mom wants something lager. A forester is still a good option but doesn't have the CVT and gets worse gas mileage despite being smaller.

 

[PANDA]

X3

I saw those arnt much more money if at all. What is the factory warranty good till? Only issue is maintenance and repair costs scare me.

Does she want to buy a white minivan?

Id love for her to buy a TBSS. For what these CRV's and Escapes cost she could. The MPG would kill her.

New Subaru Outback. 22/29 mpg with CVT, standard AWD and plenty of room for dogs in the back. It's more of an SUV now than a wagon.

New Outback with auto and decent options is still less than $25k.

Thanks for the suggestions keep them coming. We are pretty open as of now.

 

[Turk]

The warranty and maintenance should be covered for 4 years.

 

[PANDA]

The warranty and maintenance should be covered for 4 years.

Warranty

* Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Drivetrain: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Free Maintenance: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Roadside: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

 

[Turk]

Warranty

* Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Drivetrain: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Free Maintenance: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Roadside: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Well there you go.

 

[PANDA]

 

[machausta]

We have a 4wd 6cyl Escape XLT (leather, Mach audio, moonroof, towing pkg, etc...) and over its lifetime it really hasn't needed anything major. 98k miles and the most expensive replacement part its needed is the rear windshield wiper motor ($50 + $25 core).

IMO its well worth the money, but I'd get the 4cyl version 2wd (my mom has one) -- its FWD and just as good in the snow, not to mention 8 - 10 mpg better combined mileage.

 

[Bru]

The Outback has a pretty low cargo load-in height that's good for dogs.

 

[PANDA]

Are these 4-banger models turds? When I rip around in moms car I am going to need some performance.

 

[Turk]

So X3. You will be an instant baller.

 

[machausta]

it feels peppy even after driving the v6 one.

Engine & Performance

* Base engine size: 2.5 L
* Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
* Cylinders: inline 4
* Valves: 16
* Valve timing: Variable
* Torque: 171 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
* Horsepower: 171 hp @ 6000 rpm
* Turning circle: 36.7 ft.

* Base engine type: gas

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'd get an outback over that escape thing. Same performance numbers and better mpg's. Plus they're nice inside.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

my mom has escapes for the "field vehicles" at work....no problems.

my sister has a 2 year old cr-v, also no problems.
guess it depends on what she likes.

 

[skeezer]

GMC Terrain looks dope

 

[SirMarco]

GMC Terrain looks dope