Vehicle of Choice

[Michael G.]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

[retiredguy123]

2017 Ford Escape. Had to replace the tires at 30K miles and the battery. I like the built-in navigation, but the new models don't offer it. Bummer. No major issues at 40K miles. I hate that the engine shut off at every red light, but that feature stopped working, so I no longer need to deal with it. Way cheaper than a Honda CRV.

[manaboutown]

I love driving my 2017 BMW X5 50i which I bought in December of 2016. I may update with a 2022 X5 M50i if I can find one.

[village dreamer]

my camry hybird. 50 mpg,love it.

[coralway]

Toyota RAV 4. Got my first one in 2008, still have it. As of today have 104,500 miles on it. Only thing that has needed replacement are tires, everything else is original. In 2015, my sister (aka The Wicked Witch of the North) talked me into a Lexus RX. Nice, but a gas guzzzler. Traded it in, and got another RAV 4. Great mileage, very comfortable, just the right size.

[Bill14564]

For an SUV, we like our Toyota Highlander though it's a few years old and I don't know what newer models are like. I see someone recommended the Rav 4 - that is another that we would be looking at.

If you don't need an SUV and are looking for a nice, everyday car we really liked our Toyota Prius. 50mpg at 200,000 miles and still running well when we traded it in. Oil change, air filter, and tires were the only maintenance items we needed.

[fdpaq0580]

2015 Hyundai Tucson middle of the road model and we love it. Zero issues with this vehicle. If I ever need another vehicle, think I'll check Hyundai out first. I never thought I would ever have said that, but that's how I'm thinking now.

[Laker14]

I bought a Highlander in 2015...absolutely love it. My wife bought a Honda CRV in 2017, and it fits her well. She is only 5' tall and the side mirrors on
the Highlander are dangerously high for her. She could lose a UPS truck in the blind spot they create for her. For me, being fairly tall, not a problem.
The Highlander has been a stalwart. The CRV (turbo model), not so much. Lots of issues, and Honda is notorious for ignoring their screw-ups. I'll never buy another Honda. Lease, maybe, buy, never.
Having said all of that, I wouldn't buy anything right now. Supply is dreadful, likely to worsen before it improves. If at all possible, unless money is no object, I'd keep the old buggy and wait for things to normalize on the supply chain before I bought anything.
Good Luck!

[DAVES]

2017 Ford Escape. Had to replace the tires at 30K miles and the battery. I like the built-in navigation, but the new models don't offer it. Bummer. No major issues at 40K miles. I hate that the engine shut off at every red light, but that feature stopped working, so I no longer need to deal with it. Way cheaper than a Honda CRV.

That engine shut off was a way to meet EPA mileage demands. Stopped working?
It required a pair of wire cutters to make it work properly-not at all. Tires-between the hot roads and the round a bouts tires do not last as long here as elsewhere.

[DAVES]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

A used car is worth more than is expected a new car is far more than expected. Picking a replacement. Part of the problem is not only deciding what to buy but if you can get one.
Games are common in the auto industry. From other posts it seems to have been getting worse due to short supply. I've not shopped. I no longer drive much. This is October. If, you buy a 2021 it is last years model when you sign the paperwork. I expect supplies and prices will improve in a few months.

[Michael G.]

I bought a Highlander in 2015...absolutely love it.

Likewise, we have a 2015 Highlander XLE and one of the best kept secrets in the
automobile world.
It's hasn't got all the safety gadgets that are out there today and think god got that.
It still lets the driver do the driving.

[bandsdavis]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

We are on our 2nd Nissan Rogue and we are very happy. We actullay gave our first one to our son and it now has 85,000+ miles and is still going strong. Excellent auto.

[tophcfa]

I am on my third Nissan Frontier four wheel drive pickup truck. All have been very dependable and have gotten over 200 thousand miles out of the first two and the current one is approaching 100 K.

[Garywt]

I drive a F350 which I love. My wife is driving a Nissan Murano which she loves a lot.

[Two Bills]

Wife and I drive our Volvo XC60 Lux, which will be 12 years old next March.
62000 miles on clock, so barely run in, and still looks immaculate.
Never let us down, but needs a fuel tanker following behind to keep it topped up. 25mpg on a good run.
The 3 litre lump in front turns it into a wolf in sheep's clothing when required!
But we love it, super comfort, and I am sure it will still be going strong when we are both a distant memory.

[retiredguy123]

That engine shut off was a way to meet EPA mileage demands. Stopped working?
It required a pair of wire cutters to make it work properly-not at all. Tires-between the hot roads and the round a bouts tires do not last as long here as elsewhere.
Mine stopped working on it's own. I didn't need to cut any wires.

[Northerner52]

Just bought a 2019 Porsche Certified Cayenne SUV and love it. Still had 2 years left on original new warranty and the Certified added 2 more. Paid 61,000 from Porsche of Ocala. Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Consumer Reports as well is US News Reports on line all have their ratings. Let us know what you get and why.
We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

[Rwirish]

1972 AMC Gremlin. Still runs great.

[Iowatransplant]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

We’re on our third Buick Enclave. Love it! Have had lots of nice vehicles in the past but the Enclave is our favorite ! Smooth, quiet, comfortable, spunky - not my grandpa’s Buick!!

[LateBoomer]

Genesis GV80, V-6. Advanced + package. Absolutely LOVE it. very high ratings. Just don't try and buy it from Jenkins - they will rip you off

[thevillages2013]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

Holy bad timing Batman. Get ready to pay a premium and wait for delivery. Those new Ford Broncos are really sexy looking though

[admiral72]

Subaru Forester if you want driver headroom

[Philbot]

2020 Highlander Limited... Quiet and comfortable with all of the modern safety features. Two rows of seats vice three, so lots of room for backseat passengers. Good value at the time just below the premium brands.

[donassaid]

Nissan Murano. On our 2nd one. Great ride, safety features roomy cargo area and reasonable gas mileage. Bought from Jenkins Nissan in Leesburg. Best dealership i have ever dealt with.

[Mulliganguy]

2019 Chevy Blazer. So far so good. Nice vehicle

[Professor]

RAV4. This is our 4th one and every one has had close to 200,000 miles on it when we sold it. Never had anything done (other than routine oil changes and the like) but brakes and tires as far as expenses are concerned. Getting 33 MPG highway with our 2021.

[Luggage]

From all the replies here you can see that there are many choices that people like from small to large and that probably will be your deciding matter. As seniors most of us like smaller cuz there's somewhat easier to drive but again that's up to you. Right now I would not buy new has the markups are ridiculous and everything is in short supply. We bought the last three cars from carvana.com and the prices are up front with no games not only that you can trade it in and know your price but just entering your VIN number which may surprise you as being more valuable than you think. As far as our choice our last car was used being in a Buick encore small SUV we got a 2018 essence trim which has just about all the safety features Lane change back up in front morning beeps etc . Traveling and use cruise control common thing to look for is the automatic intelligence speed Cruise that slows and speeds up according to traffic, we do not have that but then we don't commute everyday like we used to, there are also two or three other major internet retailers you should look at, enjoy your purchase time and really test out two or three different models. I don't have to tell you to get your financing in place first which of course is much cheaper than it's been 5 or 10 years ago and also make sure you know what your car is worth from carvana and one or two others has that still where most of the dealer profit comes into play

[Luggage]

It was such a bad decision that many companies put in switches on the dash to turn it on or off. My Buick has it but does not seem to really affect things much other than the air conditioning turning off also for one minute at red lights. I truly expect do you need a battery much sooner than later but that's the trade off isn't it silly

[RedFoxRick]

We have had a few different SUVs over the last 10 years....and have found the Volvo XC90 to be superior in luxury, ride, room and performance. We are very happy with our Volvo.

[noslices1]

I just got a 2021 Toyota RAV4 from deLuca Toyota in Ocala. It was about $3000 more than suggested retail, but they gave me $9000 more in trade than my car was worth one year ago. Love the new one.

[Mikee1]

I have driven Ram 1500 4 dr cab for years and love them.

[bowlingal]

Subaru.....woop de doo!!!!!!

[flhr95]

Honda CRV Touring.

[JeepsterGlenn]

Buy a new Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator and you can drive it for several years and sell it for close to your purchase price. These Jeeps have higher resale than any other SUV. My 2015 Wrangler trade-in value was just a few thousand less than my purchase price in 2018. Carvana and Car Max are currently quoting purchase prices close to the original price I paid for my 2018 Wrangler.

They’re fun to drive, have thousands of accessories and can tow 3,600 lbs with a Wrangler and over 7,000 lbs with a Gladiator.

Take it anywhere including off-road trails and the beach!

[birdiebill]

We love our 2019 RAV 4 XLE; it is as roomy and smooth riding as our old 2006 Highlander that we sold in 2016.

[tgloo99]

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited... Best vehicle I've ever owned...

[vincefodera]

Battery and tires are regular maintenance on any vehicle as far as the engine shutting off read your manual there's a switch on the dashboard that turns that feature on and off and you probably activated it and now it's off but still works !

[Heytubes]

I’ve had the 2019 Ford Edge and 2020 Ford Escape and loved them. No issues. But then I decided I want all the Bells and Whistles and got the 2021 Mercedes GLA 250. Small but loaded with power. Only drawback is if you pull it as a toad on a dolly for a motor home you have to disconnect the battery or else the anti theft locks the emergency brake. Great gas mileage too. Had a 2016 RAV 4 that was great too but didn’t care for the Safety rating.

[retiredguy123]

Battery and tires are regular maintenance on any vehicle as far as the engine shutting off read your manual there's a switch on the dashboard that turns that feature on and off and you probably activated it and now it's off but still works !
There is a switch on the dash, but, I needed to press the switch every time I started the car to prevent the engine from shutting off when I stopped. But, after about 18 months, I noticed that the engine never shut off even when I didn't push the switch. So, my problem was magically solved. If possible, I will never buy another vehicle that has the auto-shutoff feature. Very annoying.

[Rockyisle47]

2015 Hyundai Tucson middle of the road model and we love it. Zero issues with this vehicle. If I ever need another vehicle, think I'll check Hyundai out first. I never thought I would ever have said that, but that's how I'm thinking now.

We just took delivery on our first Hyundai 2022 Tucson SEL - middle of the road model - from the Central Florida dealer in Clermont. So worth the drive. No ridiculous add-ons to jack up the price. We put a $500 deposit on the one we wanted and "waited" for delivery. I was a little worried that they wouldn't honor the sticker price as the newer orders are higher than a month ago. But, this is the only place I'll buy a car in the future. No rangling with the manager, no sneaky add-ons (like the $95 first aid kit at Jenkins). What you see on the sticker is what you'll pay. We dealt with Michael Norris - a "senior" rep. He even put a red bow on the hood of the car. You'd have thought we bought a $50K car. Out the door for $28K... It has ever possible safety feature we were looking for as a standard. If you want one, you'll have to wait, but it's definitely worth the wait.

[Jewelz]

Love my Toyota 2018 Rav 4 limited! It is super easy to drive and park, fuel efficient and was priced right. Before that, I had a Toyota Highlander that I just loved!

[DangeloInspections]

We just took delivery on our first Hyundai 2022 Tucson SEL - middle of the road model - from the Central Florida dealer in Clermont. So worth the drive. No ridiculous add-ons to jack up the price. We put a $500 deposit on the one we wanted and "waited" for delivery. I was a little worried that they wouldn't honor the sticker price as the newer orders are higher than a month ago. But, this is the only place I'll buy a car in the future. No rangling with the manager, no sneaky add-ons (like the $95 first aid kit at Jenkins). What you see on the sticker is what you'll pay. We dealt with Michael Norris - a "senior" rep. He even put a red bow on the hood of the car. You'd have thought we bought a $50K car. Out the door for $28K... It has ever possible safety feature we were looking for as a standard. If you want one, you'll have to wait, but it's definitely worth the wait.

The 2022 Tucson is amazing....the advanced safety features like blind spot monitor alone is worth it. It is a complete redo from previous models. Since the original poster asked about an SUV, I would consider this or if you want bigger, the Palisade.

Tough time to buy a car now...I am waiting for a year or so. Since cars in Florida here last a long time if well cared for, I'll go for the top of the line bells and whistles.

[mkjelenbaas]

Why not do a google search and get the real numbers? Just saying.

[Brwne]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

Honda Clarity - A plug-in Hybrid that seats 5 adults comfortably and has a 40 mi battery range BEFORE the engine kicks in. We've had one for 5 months and have averaged 81 mpg. It's only that low because of 12 trips to Orlando, 3 trips to Tampa, 2 to beaches and three to Disneyworld. Basically, if you are mostly travelling "in the bubble", you won't burn much gas. Oh and gas - it burns Regular...

[rde3036]

Honda 2020 CRV EX-L. Great turbo charged engine and gets 43 mpg on trips! This is our third CRV.

[Gunny2403]

Bought a Cadillac XT5 last November and I love it. Last three vehicles…Mercedes GLC300, Tesla Y and BMW X-3. XT5 is my favorite. Tesla was a lemon with factory issues. Lost confidence in them. Dealer actually discounted vehicle 3000 from sticker. Pittsburgh area purchase.

[Dianalea]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

I have a Nissan Murano and love it!

[Psacc0]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
2021 Kia Soul EX. Love it. Our second Soul. Lots of new safety and convenience features: lane assist, blind spot, wireless phone charging, rear cross traffic assist, driver attention. Roomy inside but space saving in the garage. Popular Villages vehicle 🚗. And we belong to the Villages Kia Soul Club!😂

[lennythenet]

Recently bought a 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid. Very roomy and has a lot of nice safety features. We had never even considered a hybrid before. The battery has an over 100,000 mile total warranty. It gets great gas mileage. We love it!

[DaleDivine]

The 2022 Tucson is amazing....the advanced safety features like blind spot monitor alone is worth it. It is a complete redo from previous models. Since the original poster asked about an SUV, I would consider this or if you want bigger, the Palisade.

Tough time to buy a car now...I am waiting for a year or so. Since cars in Florida here last a long time if well cared for, I'll go for the top of the line bells and whistles.

The OP wants to GET RID OF HIS SUV. Not looking to buy one...
:ohdear::ohdear:

[DaleDivine]

We have a 2019 KIA Sorento EX V6. Our second one. LOVE IT...
:bigbow::ho:

[retiredguy123]

The OP wants to GET RID OF HIS SUV. Not looking to buy one...
:ohdear::ohdear:
Not necessarily. The OP wants to replace their SUV. I interpreted that to mean that they want to buy another SUV.

[mcwood4d]

Bought a new Subaru Ascent about 13 months ago. Wife always loved compact cars. No issues, easy drive for her and comfortable. Safety features are unparalleled.

[Michael G.]

For those waiting for a new vehicle order.....

With the chip shortage and delays on preorders, there was always a a delivery date on the order.

If not delivered by a certain date, by law your order is nullified and you get your down payment back.
Is that the way it still works??

[rjn5656]

2nd BMW X5. Exceptional ride and quality of BMW of Ocala dealership.

[butlerism]

A trade in?

With this market now.

Your are trying to Canoe up river with no paddle.

Horrible timing.

You missed the golden window to make that move which passed a month ago.

Best advice.

Put the money into getting it to run great. Rethink in 2 years.

or

PM me I will give you my contact at Phillips.

[tedquick]

I currently am driving a Lexus RX350, which I believe is my 5th or 6th Lexus SUV. Both my wife and I have loved each one of them. We have never had a major problem with any of them.

[tophcfa]

Honda Clarity - A plug-in Hybrid that seats 5 adults comfortably and has a 40 mi battery range BEFORE the engine kicks in. We've had one for 5 months and have averaged 81 mpg. It's only that low because of 12 trips to Orlando, 3 trips to Tampa, 2 to beaches and three to Disneyworld. Basically, if you are mostly travelling "in the bubble", you won't burn much gas. Oh and gas - it burns Regular...

Interesting, I am not sold on an EV because of its range and charging limitations but might consider one of these for our next ride. What is the range on this vehicle? More specifically, how would it work on a two day drive of 11 hours driving per day without having to stop at all to plug it in? Can it make that drive with just an initial charge and then run on gas for the entire two day trip? Is the gas tank big enough to go 300 plus miles between fill ups? Does the vehicles gas engine have a similar horse power, gear ratio, and acceleration as a similar gas only vehicle? I would consider a primarily gas vehicle with an electric supplement for short rides, but I would never consider an electric vehicle with a limited gas supplement only to get you to the next charging station.

[retiredguy123]

For those waiting for a new vehicle order.....

With the chip shortage and delays on preorders, there was always a a delivery date on the order.

If not delivered by a certain date, by law your order is nullified and you get your down payment back.
Is that the way it still works??
I don't think there is a delivery delay law for new vehicle orders. The contract would need to specify a delivery date and state that "time is of the essence". Otherwise, I don't think you will get a refund, even if the contract specifies a delivery date.

[True Blue]

Why not do a google search and get the real numbers? Just saying.

Because they’re asking the group for real life experiences here in the area. Why not just scroll on by? Just saying.

[OhioBuckeye]

2017 Ford Escape. Had to replace the tires at 30K miles and the battery. I like the built-in navigation, but the new models don't offer it. Bummer. No major issues at 40K miles. I hate that the engine shut off at every red light, but that feature stopped working, so I no longer need to deal with it. Way cheaper than a Honda CRV.

I guess I would ask, are you looking for price, options, some people want a color that other manufactures have. Some look at warranty. Some look at consumer report for reliability. I have a 2018 Ford Escape because I worked for Ford for 38 yrs. I bought it because I wanted to support them because they supported me. But I never ever had an issue with any Ford I ever owned. So I say do a little homework & check out the # 1 thing you want, not what someone else drives, because you might like it after you have it, then you’re stuck with it!

[VApeople]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you like it.


We have bought eight Hondas over the years and liked all of them. When we wanted to replace our 2005 Accord with an SUV two years ago, we looked at the new Honda CRV and hated it. It has a tiny 1.5 liter turbocharged engine that is loud, so we didn't get it.

We also looked at a Hyundai Tuscon but the steering was over-boosted and very touchy, just like those horrible cars in the 1970's before they invented variable-assist power steering.

We bought a Toyota RAV4 and my wife and I love it.

[lisarenee523]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

Anything made by Toyota / Lexus. Very well made, and last a long time. I had a Toyota Camry for 15 years before it died. It held up VERY well. Had a lot more bonuses in the car than my Altima does.

I don't have an SUV, I wanted one, and was looking for one, but trying to buy a vehicle after Hurricane Harvey was difficult, so I bought a CPO 2015 Nissan Altima. I feel like I've had more problems than I should. A little piece that moves the seat back & forth fell off the first month. The windshield cracked without a rock hitting it. It's under the rubber at the end of the windshield, so I have no idea how that happened.

My sister has had a Toyota Highlander & loved it. Lasted forever. She bought a Nissan Pathfinder. She feels she's had more issues with the Nissan than her Toyota. Although she likes her Nissan, she's going back to Toyota.

If I were to buy an SUV, it would be a Toyota 4 Runner or a Toyota Sequoia.

[Dee Smith]

For just around The Villages I Luv my Chevy Spark 2021. It is small enough to easily fit in the garage with the golf cart and gets 38 mpg Seats go down for hauling things.

[Chi-Town]

Hyundai is your best bet if you plan on keeping it a long time. Well built and an unbelievable warranty

[bobnyce]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

We bought a 2020 Lincoln Corsair in Dec. 2019. Just turned 8,000 miles. We love it. Huge back seat relines and moves 6 inches plus air conditioned front seats. Only change I would make is get the 20 inch tires to improve the ride. Otherwise, terrific. Drove it on a whim and bought on the spot.

[rzinski]

If you can wait a while the chip shortage will heal and the supply of vehicles will improve. This should help the prices to come down.
I live near Detroit. The parking lots are full of new cars and trucks waiting for chips. They are in every lot that is available.

[jojo]

We are on our second Subaru Forester and like it very much. In between we had a Ford Escape. Other than the 1,000 pages of instructions, it's performed well. It is considered to be one of the safest vehicles and holds its value well.

[justjim]

OP, definitely a Honda Passport. Our 2020 has all the “bells and whistles”. This is our 4th, no, 5th Honda and you cant beat them for reliability as we had no major issues with any of them. Highly recommend.

[Larchap49]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions



Honda CR-V love it

[Jbarberio]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
We are on our second Ford Explorer. Great vehicle with lots of room. Has mileage not too bad for a bigger vehicle.

[SkBlogW]

Check out a Mazda CX 5 Carbon Turbo AWD. $33,133 with more power and better handling, and better safety rating than a RAV 4.

[Topspinmo]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

Honda, 2012, runs looks like new. I wouldn’t replace perfectly good vehicle right now. IMO need to wait year or two for the craziness to blow over.

[drbales]

Currently driving a 2020 Hyundai Palisade full size SUV. Best one we have had so far and we have had Hondas, Acuras, BMW and Fords before it. Great technology in car and good warranty from Hyundai. Unfortunately I was at a dealer last week and they have zero Palisades available.

[Nucky]

Hyundai is your best bet if you plan on keeping it a long time. Well built and an unbelievable warranty

We had a recall on our Sonata. It was for the engine. They increased the warranty to 120,000 miles.

Got a Villages Car Wash when we returned from Jersey and a big chunk of paint on the roof came off. A common problem on Hyundai's.

Just got another recall about something with the trunk latch.

Other than these PITA items this little piece of junk runs like a champ. They were offering a leather interior for $1000. Naturally, I took it. Very comfortable car to drive. We got 43 MPG on the way back home. I usually don't care but that really amazed me.

Still, if I had to recommend a vehicle to the OP I would have to recommend a FORD product. We've had many F-150's, two Flex's, one Escape, and a Transit Connect Van. Never a big problem with any of them and we put some heavy mileage on them.

I'm switching to the electric pickup from Tesla because I like it. I just hope I don't regret it as I do with the Hyundai.

Best of luck to the OP. Tough time to be buying a new vehicle.

[meme5x]

I’m on my 7th Toyota Rav Limited ..never had a problem with any of them.. dealerships have always been great, including Phillips in Leesburg.. I just trade every 3 years or 48,000 miles, whichever comes first.. just like new cars, plus do a lot of highway driving

[Snowbug]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
I have a 2017 Tahoe and love it! Very spacious and comfortable. We drive straight through to and from Indiana, 17+ hours and stay comfortable. It gets 23-24 mph on the road and about 13-15 in town. It pulls my 26ft camper like a champ. I sometimes wish it was a Suburban, but not sure one of those would fit in the garage.

[Spectreron]

Just keep your car for six more months and order a Tesla Model Y. If you haven’t checked out Tesla you aren’t finished looking.

[HoosierPa]

2022 Telluride on order. Read only good things (fingers crossed)

[Nordhagen]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
Genesis.

[GlendSchell]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
If you want to buy now you will be paying thousands more for any brand. I have been offered six thousand more for myChevrolet equinox 2020, than I paid in May this year.

[Topspinmo]

We bought a 2020 Lincoln Corsair in Dec. 2019. Just turned 8,000 miles. We love it. Huge back seat relines and moves 6 inches plus air conditioned front seats. Only change I would make is get the 20 inch tires to improve the ride. Otherwise, terrific. Drove it on a whim and bought on the spot.

The bigger the rim the smaller the side wall tire. I don’t like low profile tires unless I putting them on my go cart. No side wall give and don’t bump curb.

[vinnytalk]

You probably don't have much of a choice If you see planning a new auto.
The inventory is very small

[Topspinmo]

I’m on my 7th Toyota Rav Limited ..never had a problem with any of them.. dealerships have always been great, including Phillips in Leesburg.. I just trade every 3 years or 48,000 miles, whichever comes first.. just like new cars, plus do a lot of highway driving



I had friend that brought new yugo, it lasted 3 years. Any vehicle built today will last 3 years and 99% are still under warranty. Sounds like you didn’t trust them after warranty ran out?

[Topspinmo]

I guess I would ask, are you looking for price, options, some people want a color that other manufactures have. Some look at warranty. Some look at consumer report for reliability. I have a 2018 Ford Escape because I worked for Ford for 38 yrs. I bought it because I wanted to support them because they supported me. But I never ever had an issue with any Ford I ever owned. So I say do a little homework & check out the # 1 thing you want, not what someone else drives, because you might like it after you have it, then you’re stuck with it!


Agree, brought few new fords and never had problem with them. Same with Honda, on the other hand the GM’s I brought new was always recalled or something wrong with them before 35K miles.

[Michael G.]

When I was in high school many years ago, GM was like the government to me, HUGH with good products .
Then they hired kids out of collage that didn't know the car/truck business, ran GM so far in the hole,
GM had to borrow money from the government, and drop the Pontiac and Oldsmobile line.

Personally, I wouldn't take a dump on any GM vehicle's

Buy TOYOTA, you'll never go wrong.

[Warcats]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
If you want smaller but still rugged I have a Subaru Crosstrek which is essentially a smaller Outback. A unique car it tucks in between a car and an SUV nicely. I have the limited that has a safety suite second to none. If you need bigger and want the typical SUV profile, my cousin has the Forrester which for 3 grand more gives you an amazing vehicle. The Outback the priciest is very nice as well. Love those Subaru vehicles. I hate to sound like an ad here but go check them out.

[cbmerl]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?
I am driving a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe....my 5th Santa Fe!! I absolutely love the car and have never had a single problem with any one of them. I love all the new safety features on this one. Each year they advance a little more and of course the price also goes up. I will be looking at the Santa Fe again when it is time to replace this one in 2 more years.

[Dorebea]

2017 Ford Escape. Had to replace the tires at 30K miles and the battery. I like the built-in navigation, but the new models don't offer it. Bummer. No major issues at 40K miles. I hate that the engine shut off at every red light, but that feature stopped working, so I no longer need to deal with it. Way cheaper than a Honda CRV.

We have a 2017 Ford Escape also and love it. Great mileage, fun to drive. I connect my iphone and can display either Apple and Google maps on the Sync screen vs paying extra for the built in navigation. .Only concern is that a bag of golf clubs does not fit width-wise in the back. Requires having to fold down at least part of the back seat.

[Curtisbwp]

I had a Hyundai tuscon for 6 years, never had a problem. Now I own a 2018 Toyota rav4. Great vehicle VERY dependable good on gas. I also bought a Toyota tacoma used 4 years old with 50,000 miles. I suffered no staggering depreciation I love it. In today's weird market it has appreciated. I will go with Toyota any time.

[Otis64]

2nd KIA, 1st SUV and it has lived up to all the great reviews! Love it and would recommend a Telluride to anyone-- Pretty sure you'll enjoy yours!

[kkingston57]

Since moving to TV, we have drastically driven less. Bought new Acura MDX in August 2020 and now have <5k miles on it. Like the vehicle but it is not as important to us, since we drive +/- 400 miles a month.

[Michael G.]

Anything made by Toyota / Lexus. Very well made, and last a long time.

I Agree TOTALLY

:eclipsee_gold_cup: :agree: :bowdown:

[tophcfa]

If you are interested in a smaller SUV, check out the Honda HRV. It is a very nice ride, gets excellent gas mileage, and has a lot of room in the back if you fold down the rear seats. It doesn’t have a lot of acceleration power, but that’s the trade off for the excellent gas mileage. My wife loves hers, and it has grown on me even though I like a bigger vehicle.

[manaboutown]

Anybody owned a Rolls Royce Cullinan? I have seen two recently.

Folks seem to enjoy their Bentley Bentaygas.

[DaddyG]

Check Consumer Reports. I'm on my third Subaru Forester.

[Notsocrates]

Mazda cx-5 touring.
Tested ever one in the class.
There was no close second in performance, price luxurious fit and finish. Won't leave rubber on the road, but we aren't 18 any more, are we?

[Michael G.]

Mazda cx-5 touring.
Tested ever one in the class.
There was no close second in performance, price luxurious fit and finish. Won't leave rubber on the road, but we aren't 18 any more, are we?

By the obnoxious loud pipes on everything from cycles to antique cars driven by 50-60 year old's running through TV,
You would think their all 18 years old again. :shrug:

[skippy05]

A 4 Door Cab 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost with an onboard 7 KW generator should be at the top of your list. It is better than an SUV. It will power your entire house during a Power Outage for days.

[edelmancsw]

Ford explorer king cab. Mine is a 2011 and has cost me practically nothing in repairs. Just regular oil, tires ect. I have 160 thousand miles on it. It is always easy to get it fixed any where. Normally just have local young men fix it, they all know how to take apart a ford engine, and part are much less expensive!

[furball@tampabay.rr.com]

Yes the RAV4 is the one to get. I’ve had two of them, never did anything to the 2004 in over 140,000 miles.
Still running great when I traded it for a 2012 because I wanted a V6 engine. 50,000 on the 2012 and no issues.
Love them.

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

Bought a small Ford EcoSport new in Dec 2019. Have made two out of state trips totalling 4500+- miles and half dozen trips to Orlando and Apollo beach. Love navagation system. I now have 7500 miles on it. Will last my lifetime and more

[mkjelenbaas]

No suggestion!

[cdzizzy]

Acura MDX. Got my 1st in 2001, 2nd in 2014. 2001 is still in the family and working well. So comfortable, so much utility. Quick pick-up, and U-turns so easy. I’m sure I’ll get my 3rd in 5-10 years. If too large look at RDX. Not cheap as new, but worth it. Don’t think I’d hesitate looking at used.

[DaleDivine]

I’m on my 7th Toyota Rav Limited ..never had a problem with any of them.. dealerships have always been great, including Phillips in Leesburg.. I just trade every 3 years or 48,000 miles, whichever comes first.. just like new cars, plus do a lot of highway driving

I like your explanation of why you didn't keep your previous vehicles. I see lots and lots of people on here say they're on their 5th or 6th Toyota, BMW, Lexus, Ford etc. and wondered if they were soooo happy with their previous vehicle, WHY did they get rid of them??? "Now I know the rest of the story"...
:shocked::shocked::shocked:

[Lil GTO]

Jeep Grand Cherokee and if you want a 3 row the new 2021 has been completely redesigned and is available with 3 rows of seating it’s called Grand Cherokee L if you want full size SUV we’ve had good luck with Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon

Haven’t had one because they’re just being introduced but do a search on Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.

The Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV of all time by far.

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

[DaleDivine]

We have a 2017 Ford Escape also and love it. Great mileage, fun to drive. I connect my iphone and can display either Apple and Google maps on the Sync screen vs paying extra for the built in navigation. .Only concern is that a bag of golf clubs does not fit width-wise in the back. Requires having to fold down at least part of the back seat.

I have a 2019 KIA Sorento and can put 4 golf bags width wise in the back with no problem. Maybe as many as 6.
:ho::clap2::clap2:

[nhtexasrn]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

I love my Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. Good mileage and all the bells and whistles. I believe Jeep has been rated the safest SUV on the road.

[Pat_RI]

A 4 Door Cab 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost with an onboard 7 KW generator should be at the top of your list. It is better than an SUV. It will power your entire house during a Power Outage for days.

In thinking of going this route in a year or so.

[tophcfa]

A 4 Door Cab 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost with an onboard 7 KW generator should be at the top of your list. It is better than an SUV. It will power your entire house during a Power Outage for days.

Or you could just buy a regular F150 and have lots of money leftover to by a standby home generator.

[Rhonda West]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Lexus RX350. I have had two and driven many thousands of miles coast to coast and up and down the USA. VERY comfortable car to ride in for hours at a time. I feel very safe in such a solid well built car, and that is important to me as a widow traveling on my own. My car will run forever!!

The only reason I traded in my previous model is because I ran into a low mileage newer model that was just too good to pass up. The salesman who made it happen is Charles Calise at Lexus of Wesley Chapel. If you buy a Certified Pre-Owned Lexus you get unbelievable services from Lexus!!

[Michael G.]

Reading all the makes of vehicles here and how people love what they own, made me wonder.

Think about this, when we pay $40,000 to $70,000 plus for these vehicles, should we expect anything less???

There's no reason anyone would buy anything at these prices and still like them.

Also, if you like them so much, what was the reason to sell/trade????

[Foxtrot]

Bought a 2021 Lexus UXH, getting 45 miles per gallon here in the villages. Small SUV, hybrid, so happy with it.

[bassfish]

Got a new 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited right after 2021 came out. Got it at Hyundai of Central Florida, Clermont. No add on fees, no dickering. Saved $8000 since I got 20 model. Only thing I don't like, South Korean tires, at 20000 I'm yanking them off and putting on Michelin's. I recommend these cars, runs smooth, enough power and a great warranty.

[mark100]

I had a 2019 Kia Sorento. Loved it. Made a deal on a 2021 Kia Sorento, SX-Prestige. Very quiet ride and all the safety options one needs and then some. Recommend the Kia without reservation. Got it at Kia Ocala. Dealt with Pete and Guy the new car manager.

[ANT33]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

Mazda SUV, smooth, fun to drive and never any problems

[Compass]

it depends on the size of the SUV you are looking for we have pricey BMWx3 that is wonderful and we purchased, as well, a new Hyundai Kona which we absolutely love for a fraction of the cost I cannot speak highly enough about this vehicle. I spotted a Kona in TV last spring and I loved the look of the vehicle so I told my husband and we went and test drove several the next day and he was impressed as well. We chose the turbo night edition and think it is the perfect size to travel around TV and for trips down south. I wish you well in your search for what works best for your needs.

[Duppman]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

My spouse is on her 3rd Ford Explorer. Doe that tell you enough?

[Just jimmy]

We're in the market to replace our SUV and wondering what you drive and if you
like it.

Any suggestions?

We have a 2016 Mazda cx 5. No problems at all. We love it. We also had a 2011 Mazda CX-7 which they no longer make. We loved that too. A test drive convinced us. Solid suv.

[Spsmith444]

Subaru Outback. Do the research and then drive one. It’s a very good investment. 32 avg mpg for us. Best all wheel drive system in the market. Driving is outstanding.

[patfla06]

We just bought a 2022 Lexus RX 350. It’s our 3rd and we love this car.
Our Son was the lucky recipient of our previous Lexus SUV’s.

[Topspinmo]

I have a 2019 KIA Sorento and can put 4 golf bags width wise in the back with no problem. Maybe as many as 6.
:ho::clap2::clap2:


Not in same class, naturally if it’s bigger vehicle you can get more in it usually.

[thelegges]

Depends on the day and where I am going. We can pull out the Jeep, Rover for questionable roads, Enclave, to Disney, just in case you stop at Ikia or Costco on the way home, or the convertible, just for fun.

If I only had one car, it would be a GM midsize SUV, because of red carpet benefits

[Mistymom]

We bought a Subaru Forester in May, luckily before all of this craziness, but inventories were still low at that time.
We were looking for a car that had every safety and warning feature possible. This does, with front and back collision control, audible lane change warnings and adaptive cruise control. The only thing we don't like is that the engine cuts off at long stop lights which is a little disconcerting.
I'm going to ask if that can be disconnected at my next service call.
We were limited in what we could purchase because our new house had built-in cabinets across the back of the garage, therefore we couldn't purchase anything over 105". We looked at the top line Rogue, but felt the interior was very "plasticity". The Forester Touring has a much better interior plus a moonroof, which I open slightly on hot sunny days to cool the car when shopping.