07-14-2016, 09:18 AM
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Funny, I have been debating almost this exact thing- I'm looking for a small SUV or an AWD Wagon to replace my Forester XT, which has been a great car, but I'm looking for something that gets better mileage and maybe a little more room for the family for trips etc.
Was looking at a Grand Cherokee at first and when I finally drove one, it was just ok to me.
Thinking a Passat Wagon, maybe a Mazda CX7 or newer Honda CRV. I have a higher budget and am in no hurry so I just keep cruising Kijjiji from work. Any suggestions for a powerful SWD wagon or small SUV/ crossover welcome!
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07-14-2016, 09:24 AM
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RX350 if you aren't heavily burdened by budget.
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07-14-2016, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
I have no faith in Consumer's Reports but I guess some take it as the gospel.
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They are a bunch of squares, but they are probably the most reliable and unbiased source when it comes to technical reviews. Unlike pretty much everyone else, they buy their own cars instead of getting one from a manufacturers fleet. They also do not rely on advertising revenue from the very thing they are reviewing (unlike say Motor Trend, which is barely above being a press release with nice pictures).
Also for the OPs initial question, I hate to see another go to that darkside of crossovers, but if I was forced to get one, I find the Volvo XC60 is a nice balance of style, practicality and is still relatively ok to drive for a crossover. The inline 6 in those things is really powerful and smooth (plus the R design has 325hp).
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07-14-2016, 09:57 AM
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I've been pretty positive about the Tuscon that I bought to replace my jeep. It rides well, its got really good fuel economy. Its got a really good cockpit design as well. Its also quiet which I like.
The only draw back so far is that the steering isn't the most exciting thing in the world.
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07-14-2016, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
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We are selling our 08 Mazda CX-7 if you're interested...the reason? Want a manual transmission. CP Discounts available...
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07-14-2016, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Can't go wrong with a G Class.
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07-14-2016, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
RX350 if you aren't heavily burdened by budget.
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Mother in law has this one, I have an MDX. Obviously I prefer the MDX and that's what I came to suggest. If it's out of the price point, and so is an RDX then I'd go CRV.
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07-14-2016, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Glastonbury
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I've got an 09 Lexus GX470, it's an excellent SUV, incredibly well built.
A little hard on gas, but not awful.
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07-14-2016, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Memento Mori
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
I have no faith in Consumer's Reports but I guess some take it as the gospel.
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Their reliability data is useful.
Their highest rated vehicles are usually things like BMWs (they don't consider reliability data in their ratings).
They then have a recommended list, which is a combination of the two.
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07-14-2016, 12:59 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Barthelona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fozzie_DeBear
We are selling our 08 Mazda CX-7 if you're interested...the reason? Want a manual transmission. CP Discounts available...
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Kms?
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07-14-2016, 01:13 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Buy your cars from former Axis powers. Whatever you get, stick to that rule and you'll be fine.
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Yeah...except never buy an Italian car if you want it to be reliable.
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07-14-2016, 01:15 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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I rented a Mazda CX-5 in LA and liked it significantly better than Rav4 and CR-V
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07-14-2016, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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My wife has a 2013 or 15 Escape SEL, she like it lots of power handles snow ice well with winter tires.
I have a 2011 Duango Citadel which I completely love.
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07-14-2016, 01:39 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
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I would highly recommend a Kia Sorrento
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07-14-2016, 04:15 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Highly recommend a Mitsubishi RVR. If you want something bigger, go for the Outlander.
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07-14-2016, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Yeah...except never buy an Italian car if you want it to be reliable.
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If you want to buy a Maserati, fill your boots. High end stuff comes with high end problems. Any high end Italian car is phenomenal - Lambos, Ferraris, hell if we could buy Alfas over here, I'd give them a shot at least once. They look like a lot of fun.
Don't buy a Fiat because they're stupid. They're Smart Cars for people who are still trying to get laid.
The Germans make the best cars in the world. BMW, Merc, Audi, VW, all of them at highway speeds feel so much more solid than anything else available. I don't know what everyone else is doing to their cars, but they're ####ing up. I do not for the life of me understand how someone can engineer a Dodge Caravan, drive it for real and go 'yeah, good enough'.
The Japanese make solid, dependable stuff. There's only a few that'll set your hair on fire, but if you need a minivan or a Rav4 type, it's hard for me to sit here and say don't get one. Not a whole lot of fun, but that's just me.
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07-14-2016, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
If you want to buy a Maserati, fill your boots. High end stuff comes with high end problems. Any high end Italian car is phenomenal - Lambos, Ferraris, hell if we could buy Alfas over here, I'd give them a shot at least once. They look like a lot of fun.
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You can already buy an Alfa in Canada...the 4C has been available for a couple of years now. The Giulia sedan should be coming next year too.
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07-14-2016, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Table 5
You can already buy an Alfa in Canada...the 4C has been available for a couple of years now. The Giulia sedan should be coming next year too.
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Really? That's sweet - are they sold through independent dealers or are they piggybacking on someone else?
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07-14-2016, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Really? That's sweet - are they sold through independent dealers or are they piggybacking on someone else?
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There are a few Alfa dealers in Canada ( https://www.alfaromeo.ca/car-shopping/dealers) but none in Alberta just yet.
I saw a 4C in town a little while ago...it was quite stunning. Just wish it came in a stick.
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07-14-2016, 09:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Barthelona
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
The Germans make the best cars in the world. BMW, Merc, Audi, VW, all of them at highway speeds feel so much more solid than anything else available. I don't know what everyone else is doing to their cars, but they're ####ing up. I do not for the life of me understand how someone can engineer a Dodge Caravan, drive it for real and go 'yeah, good enough.
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I drive an older m3, so I agree with you, but German isn't in the cards for her budget.
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k im just not going to respond to your #### anymore because i have better things to do like #### my model girlfriend rather then try to convince people like you of commonly held hockey knowledge.
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