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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!
Member since 8/06 1617 total posts
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Kelly
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Buying a new car...
I need a 4-door car since I am due in June. I am looking at mini SUVs & cross-overs. I have been driving a 2-door honda civic for the last 8 years.
Any suggestions?
Where to start?
What to avoid?
Thanks Ladies 
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Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Buying a new car...
depends on your budget.
Honda Accords are great and so are Camrys. Good time to buy..they are dying for biz.
Congrats!
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SuzyQ
Mama to 3!?!?!?
Member since 7/06 8069 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by MrsKellyBride
I need a 4-door car since I am due in June. I am looking at mini SUVs & cross-overs. I have been driving a 2-door honda civic for the last 8 years.
Any suggestions?
Where to start?
What to avoid?
Thanks Ladies
I'd start with the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 or Highlander, depending on the size you want and your budget. The Hyundai Sante Fe is nice too. I'd do a ton of research online before you step foot in a dealership. You can find so much online these days. Look on kelleybluebook (kbb.com) to find the "blue book value." Decide what options you want, then price out the vehicle and know what YOU want to pay before you talk to a salesperson. Then go test drive. Ask everyone you know if they had a good/bad experience at a dealership. I found a really excellent dealer/salesman through word of mouth and had an amazing experience.
Good luck! Happy shopping.
ETA: Are you open to pre-owned? I had a really good experience with my last car, a Nissan Maxima that we still own. I bought it off of a lease -- it was 3 years old, low mileage and have had a really excellent experience. As long as you buy a "quality" car that is known for being good in the long haul (hondas, toyotas, nissans,) you can't go wrong. (jmo)
Message edited 1/13/2009 4:40:09 PM.
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sj-girl
Happy Family of 4
Member since 5/08 5654 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
I have a 2007 HOnda Crv ( the newer Style) and I LOVE IT!!!!!
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ml110
LIF Adult
Member since 1/06 5435 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
LOVE my toyota RAV 4!! its roomy, but not too big that i feel like i'm driving a boat... i have the 4 cylinder, and its got plenty of pick up. i get about 23, 24 mpg in town, which isn't bad for an SUV.... its VERY comfortable to drive. i'm barely 5 feet, and my DH is over 6 feet... we're both comfortable driving it.
i got the "limited" package, so it has sunroof, remote start, 6 disc CD changer, auto temperature control... i paid about $25,000 for it in 2006.
we don't have kids yet, so i dont know how carseats fit in there.. but i would imagine it would be fine. have fun!!
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LemonHead
Sour Girl
Member since 3/08 5271 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
I've got a Subaru Forester and LOOOOOVE it!! My last car was a Civic, and I loved that, but the all wheel drive on the Subaru is wonderful.
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Kate
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Member since 5/05 7557 total posts
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Kate
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Re: Buying a new car...
We have a Murano and we love it.
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steph4777
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Member since 5/05 11726 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by SuzyQ
ETA: Are you open to pre-owned? I had a really good experience with my last car, a Nissan Maxima that we still own. I bought it off of a lease -- it was 3 years old, low mileage and have had a really excellent experience. As long as you buy a "quality" car that is known for being good in the long haul (hondas, toyotas, nissans,) you can't go wrong. (jmo)
I agree, DH bought his 2yr old Honda CR-V from a dealership and it had only 13K miles. 8yrs later it's still going.
We rented a Ford Edge once and really liked it. DH prefers foreign cars, but said he'd actually get one.
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
Member since 7/07 10079 total posts
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D
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Re: Buying a new car...
We have the Mazda CX-7 and love it! Our friends have the Santa-Fe and they love that one too!!!
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julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
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julz
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Re: Buying a new car...
DH has a Jeep Liberty and it is a great size for the baby and all the baby stuff.
I have a Mazda 6 (4 door) and love my car. When I got this car, I wanted a cool car yet one that would fit a baby comfortably because we were about to TTC when I bought it. The trunk is very roomy and the car seat fits nice in the back. Its a little easier to take the baby and stuff in and out of the SUV because you don't have to bend over, but my car otherwise is just fine.
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
Member since 8/05 20181 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
I had a Murano with 1 child and a dog--it was fabulous!! Very safe and roomy. We upgraded to an Acadia for more room but I will always love my Murano 
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Buying a new car...
I rented a toyota rav 4 for a week and I loved it. It had plenty of power, lots of room, it was comfortable and its a toyota.
Kia sportage. We owned one from late 2005 to 2007 - Great truck - 10 year 100k warranty
Mitsubishi Outlander - 5 year 60k warranty....great truck. We have the endeavor and love it
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| Posted 1/13/09 8:19 PM |
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Re: Buying a new car...
i have a 2008 jeep liberty and i LOVE it.. and it also has GREAT side crash ratings.
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| Posted 1/13/09 8:51 PM |
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DaisyGirl
LIF Adult
Member since 2/08 1650 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
I love my Honda CRV  It rides like a car but has all wheel drive.
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| Posted 1/13/09 9:02 PM |
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jeanyus27
Life is beautiful
Member since 8/08 2543 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by Slightly-Taller
i have a 2008 jeep liberty and i LOVE it.. and it also has GREAT side crash ratings.
I have 2007 Liberty and i love it as well!
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Buying a new car...
I am looking too. I want an SUV but not the gas mileage. I am going tomorrow to look as some hybrids too.
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| Posted 1/13/09 9:41 PM |
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LuvmyShihTzu
<3 I <3 my DD <3
Member since 8/08 3325 total posts
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Happiest Mommy <3
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Re: Buying a new car...
Honda CRV
Nissan Murano
Infiniti FX
Toyota Venza (crossover)
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MikesCutie
May 26, 2007
Member since 12/07 1478 total posts
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Marianne
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Re: Buying a new car...
In July, I leased a 2008 Honda Accord 4-door. This is my second Accord and I love it. They are safe, reliable and great on gas.
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Dream426
DD: July 11, 2011!!
Member since 6/08 1859 total posts
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Gina Marie
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Re: Buying a new car...
DH and I want to eventually get a Mitsubishi Endeavor. It is great with the ice and snow and we love it.
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ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17792 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by faithann
I've got a Subaru Forester and LOOOOOVE it!! My last car was a Civic, and I loved that, but the all wheel drive on the Subaru is wonderful.
Me too (on both - I went from a Civic to a Forester too!)
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RadioLau
LIF Adult
Member since 4/07 2179 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Buying a new car...
We have a Hyundai Tuscon and we love it. It is a little cheaper than some of the other smaller SUVs and really cute.
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by Dream426
DH and I want to eventually get a Mitsubishi Endeavor. It is great with the ice and snow and we love it.
We have an 07 left over. We love our Endeavor. It is a great truck. If you do get one go to Wantagh Mitsubishi and ask for Leo. He was a great salesman. There is no pressure at this dealership and the service department is excellent too
Scott
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| Posted 1/14/09 9:38 AM |
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Dream426
DD: July 11, 2011!!
Member since 6/08 1859 total posts
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Gina Marie
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by danielleandscott
Posted by Dream426
DH and I want to eventually get a Mitsubishi Endeavor. It is great with the ice and snow and we love it.
We have an 07 left over. We love our Endeavor. It is a great truck. If you do get one go to Wantagh Mitsubishi and ask for Leo. He was a great salesman. There is no pressure at this dealership and the service department is excellent too
Scott
My parents have, I want to say an 01. They have the very first year that it came out. We love it and can't wait to get it. I will def. look at the Wantagh dealership. We live two towns over so it is really close to us. Thanks. :)
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| Posted 1/14/09 9:45 AM |
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Sherwood
LIF Adult
Member since 8/08 1643 total posts
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by ml110
LOVE my toyota RAV 4!! its roomy, but not too big that i feel like i'm driving a boat... i have the 4 cylinder, and its got plenty of pick up. i get about 23, 24 mpg in town, which isn't bad for an SUV.... its VERY comfortable to drive. i'm barely 5 feet, and my DH is over 6 feet... we're both comfortable driving it.
i got the "limited" package, so it has sunroof, remote start, 6 disc CD changer, auto temperature control... i paid about $25,000 for it in 2006.
we don't have kids yet, so i dont know how carseats fit in there.. but i would imagine it would be fine. have fun!!
Ditto to all the above....LOVE LOVE LOVE my RAV4!!!
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| Posted 1/14/09 10:06 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
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D
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Re: Buying a new car...
Posted by faithann
I've got a Subaru Forester and LOOOOOVE it!!
Same here - I love that it has the height of an SUV (easier to get the baby in and out) and the AWD, but drives like a car.
I also test drove the Rav4 and the CRV, but we liked the Forester best.
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