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New Cars, which one?

Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:48:44 GMT

I love input, so I'm down to 3 options. What do you think? The first 2 are still 2018 but the Latitude is 2019. It's just my 60# dog and I so no family to haul around. I should be driving a Mustang or Camaro but I'm just too darn practical.

CRV, Mazda CX5 or a Cherokee Latitude

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:51:30 GMT

I would choose the Cherokee Latitude.

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hopi — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:51:33 GMT

CRV in a heartbeat.

Honda so reliable.

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Dominosmom — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:51:54 GMT

I vote for the CRV. I have one that is 13 years old and I love it and plan to drive it until it dies but my next car will be a Subaru Forester.

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Lake4 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:53:10 GMT

No doubt, the CRV!

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:54:30 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
I love input, so I'm down to 3 options. What do you think? The first 2 are still 2018 but the Latitude is 2019. It's just my 60# dog and I so no family to haul around. I should be driving a Mustang or Camaro but I'm just too darn practical.

CRV, Mazda CX5 or a Cherokee Latitude

CRV

Re: New Cars, which one?

Imaoldhippie — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:00:08 GMT

A few years ago it was hard to get parts for Mazda's. I dont know if that has changed or not.

I was a dispatcher for a tow truck company and we were forever towing Jeep Cherokee's to the repair shop.

Ive had Hondas and worked for them for several years. I never had a minutes trouble with them, and I know how picky their quality control is.

I in my opinion the CRV

I wish you well and safety in which ever one you choose.

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novamc1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:11:48 GMT

I just got a new 2018 Subaru Forester last week.

Primary reasons for buying this type of car after years of driving sedans were its high ratings for safety and crashworthiness, easy visibility (especially compared with my Camry which had so many blind spots), plus the fact that it and the Audi are the two most quickly sold cars year after year and highly rated by Consumer Reports and other sources.

Was on the verge of buying an Audi Q5, which I absolutely loved, but overnight decided that the Forester would be a good car to pass along or sell to one of my sons in the next year or two. I don't really "love" the Forester from a beauty or luxury standpoint.

The Audi takes premium gas, and I didn't think either son would want to buy premium gas OR pay the higher price of the Audi. Someday, though, I'm gonna get my Audi...LOL!!

I also looked at the Lexus and Acura smaller SUVs but didn't like either one.

Good luck with your car-buying. I find it a pain to do and am always glad when it's over and a decision is made.

Honda would be a good choice. Jeep not so much, based on its consistently low ratings for reliability and other factors, including a lot of recalls and low resale values.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:11:32 GMT

Another vote for Honda.

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stevieb — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:11:33 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs The Honda or the Mazda... I'd think either would be more reliable than the Jeep. Personally, I'd probably opt for the Mazda.

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ItsME — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:14:13 GMT

i'd go with the CRV. I'm on my second Accord. I didn't have an emotional attaachment to the first one, but I knew that it was a great car and the right one to choose. Had it for 7 years, and only traded it in because they gave me such a good deal on a new one. The "new" one is 5 years old. I LOVE it!

I tested Mazdas about 13 years ago, and loved the handling, but didn't find the seats comfortable.... I'm sure a lot has changed since then... that shouldn't deter you!

As for the Jeep, I was weaned on Chryslers, grew up with them, loved them. My last one (which I loved more than any of the others, and kept for 9.5 years) had more issues than I thought it should, and I traded it for the first Accord. I have a friend who works in the automotive industry, and he doesn't think that Chrysler quality is up to snuff.

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debfau — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:18:10 GMT

I had to recently buy a new car, almost went with a Subaru Forester but ended up with a Toyota Rav4 in Electric Blue (came down to which dealer would meet price I wanted to pay) - I love it and glad I got it. My previous car was a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe which had no bells & whitles and this doesn't have alot but has enough - I only got the XLE version.

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dex — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:37:02 GMT

My DH the car guy says go with the Mazda.

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maximillian — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:47:28 GMT

SUBARU just came out with a new model. It is the ASCENT. My husband loves to take his large dog to Agility and Nose Work events. He has a dog crate in the back of his vehicle and the dog travels safely in it. So, my husband just purchased this new Subaru Ascent. It is a great car! This is the sixth Subaru we have purchased. Over the years we have been very happy with this line of cars.

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webbgarner1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:48:02 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs Another strong yes for Honda here.

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RedTop — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:50:44 GMT

My trucker daughter recently overheard a family member talking about their decision to buy a new car and asking for opinions and suggestions. My daughter shared what vehicles she saw broken down on the side of the road most often, which are Chevy, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Hyundai, and Kia. She rarely sees Mazda, Toyota, Subaru, and Honda vehicles broke down.

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Tyak — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:51:01 GMT

Honda has gone to a turbocharged engine on the CRV's and they're having big problems with it. Anyone in the market for a new one would be doing themselves a favor by going to the Honda CRV forums and see what new owners are finding out about it. The company has had big recalls in China but are ignoring the problem in the U.S. I wouldn't touch one of them. We at one time were a big Honda family.

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Tyak — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:52:42 GMT

@maximillian wrote:
SUBARU just came out with a new model. It is the ASCENT. My husband loves to take his large dog to Agility and Nose Work events. He has a dog crate in the back of his vehicle and the dog travels safely in it. So, my husband just purchased this new Subaru Ascent. It is a great car! This is the sixth Subaru we have purchased. Over the years we have been very happy with this line of cars.

We've switched from Hondas and Toyotas to Subarus and love our Outback! Would buy another one in a NY minute.

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luvmybeetle — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:54:18 GMT

I would choose the Honda as they are more reliable. But, I would pick a Subaru over any car. I don't have one but my son has had them and they are excellent, and great trade in value. I have a VW Beetle but that's cause I'm old and want what I want. I've always liked Beetles.

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nyc1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:55:15 GMT

I have a Subaru Forester... it's my second Forester. In 2 weeks, I will have owned it for 12 years. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. The new ones are bigger and higher than mine (i just had a loaner for a day and it had so much pep and drove so well).

I'm placing a write in vote for the Forester!!!!