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Old 10-23-2021, 06:01 AM
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I have driven Ram 1500 4 dr cab for years and love them.
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Subaru.....woop de doo!!!!!!
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Honda CRV Touring.
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Old 10-23-2021, 06:16 AM
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Default Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator have the highest resale value

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!
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We love our 2019 RAV 4 XLE; it is as roomy and smooth riding as our old 2006 Highlander that we sold in 2016.
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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited... Best vehicle I've ever owned...
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Old 10-23-2021, 06:24 AM
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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 !
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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.

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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.
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Old 10-23-2021, 06:44 AM
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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.
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Old 10-23-2021, 06:49 AM
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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!
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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.
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Why not do a google search and get the real numbers? Just saying.
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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...
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Honda 2020 CRV EX-L. Great turbo charged engine and gets 43 mpg on trips! This is our third CRV.
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