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Gunny2403 10-23-2021 07:23 AM

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 10-23-2021 07:28 AM

Suv
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2020218)
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 10-23-2021 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2020218)
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 10-23-2021 07:55 AM

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 10-23-2021 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DangeloInspections (Post 2020382)
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 10-23-2021 08:11 AM

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

retiredguy123 10-23-2021 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDivine (Post 2020427)
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 10-23-2021 08:17 AM

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. 10-23-2021 08:21 AM

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 10-23-2021 08:23 AM

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

butlerism 10-23-2021 08:27 AM

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 10-23-2021 08:29 AM

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 10-23-2021 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Brwne (Post 2020387)
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 10-23-2021 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2020442)
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 10-23-2021 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas (Post 2020384)
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.


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