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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
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Mere09
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
We have a 2010 Ford Edge Limited and we lovvvvvvvve it! (I was previously a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner too... loved my Jeep) Though it is a bit on the pricier side (we bought it, not leased), but that's more because it's a Limited. It has a lot of room in the backseat as far as car seats are concerned. We currently have a rear facing convertible seat and a rear facing infant seat, and we still have plenty of room to move the front seats back more if need be. We will need to upgrade though if we go for a third child because there is no room for anyone else to sit in the backseat now. Lots of trunk space, drives beautifully... we're VERY happy with it.
We were soooo close to getting a Mazda CX7. Test drove really nice, had a lot of nice features in the car. Really the only reason we went with the Ford over the Mazda is because I liked the Edge's body style a little better.
Good luck!!
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| Posted 7/16/10 5:04 PM |
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brownie
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
We have an '04 x5 and love it! Great room for baby, her stuff and dogs in the back.
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| Posted 7/16/10 6:45 PM |
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Nicole728
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
We have a Chevy Equinox and we love it, no complaints at all.
We finance it and pay a little over 500.
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| Posted 7/16/10 8:09 PM |
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jodi714
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
I had an '08 CX7 and I liked it but I just got the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and LOVE it! It's a little more spacious in the back seat than the CX7. In the SF, I had 2 car seats in the back and could fit in the middle (tight but I fit)....there is NO way I could have done that with the CX7. Plus there is way more trunk space (I can fit my large stroller, maclaren, and golf clubs and I still have room for other stuff). I felt like it offered a lot and I didn't get the top model...I have Blue tooth, ipod adapter and heated seats (standard in AWD even with no leather!). I can't say enough good things about it! I essentially paid DMV and bank fee up front ($1000) and I pay $395/month to lease. Santa Fe has really bad lease programs right now so I had to work hard to find a dealer who used a different bank.
HTH!
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:03 PM |
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mrskmurphy
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
what about the new Kia Sorrento? They look pretty nice to me, but I've never actually been inside of one or driven it...just something to think about!! :)
ETA: i think i was sucked in by the commercial with the sock monkey and stuff...i loved that commercial. way to go kia marketing team!! lol
Message edited 7/16/2010 9:11:22 PM.
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:10 PM |
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petvet
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Meredith
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
Love my Subaru Forester (got it last year)! Also like the new Subaru outback wagon.
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:20 PM |
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charon54
My two boys!
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
I drive a 2007 Hyundai Tuscon. I love it. The payment is $325 a month. We bought it and put down $4000. The car seat is behind the passenger seat. If you had a really tall person sitting up front it wouldn't fit great. I am the only one who ever rides in the passenger seat up front, so I have the seat a little forward. Though my 6 ft dad has sat there and he can sit okay. We also own a Santa Fe. Great cars, great prices!
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| Posted 7/16/10 9:52 PM |
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karjules
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
Luv my new Ford Edge Limited 2010 
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| Posted 7/17/10 11:31 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
Dogde Journey. I love Jeeps and big trucks too. We are looking at the Journey for our everyday/commuting car with the kids. 2 Britax seats fit very well in the back seat, and the trunk was roomy.
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| Posted 7/17/10 12:17 PM |
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maryb
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Mary
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
i have a mariner - i love it.. but with DC #2 on the way, i need a little bigger car...we lease it, so im up for a new car in oct... we put nothing down and payments are 350...
DH has a ford edge - I LOVE IT!!! it is huge... so much room... im trying to convince him to let me have his car and he get a new cheaper car... we put nothing down, lease it, $450 a month...
good luck - ive heard great things are the mazda too from all the girls on here..
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| Posted 7/17/10 1:33 PM |
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SupportACop
Momma's Boy & Lovin' it!!
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
Honda Pilot = 
Perfectly roomy, drives like a car, big as a truck, 3rd row if needed but with upcoming 2 kids..DH and I LOVE it!!!!
check it out payments are good too!
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| Posted 7/17/10 2:12 PM |
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MamaB17
Back for baby #3
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
We just leased the 2011 KIA sorrento. It is the one you see all the commercials for. We pay 350 a month, and I think put 3000 down. I love it. It drives more like a car than a truck, and is fully loaded. It has a third row too. We were between the KIA and the Honda piolet and went with the KIA b/c it came with more stuff for less. It has leather, heated seats, panoramic sunroof, and a ton of stuff. Defin worth test driving!
The car seat goes on either side in the 2nd row with the latch. The third row has the teethers also.
Eta: the sorrento
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| Posted 7/17/10 4:11 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
i have a 08 Hyundai Santa Fe..
it is an awesome SUV.
very affordable and the warranty sells itself!
i love all the options for the price.. where as the CRV or RAV 4 would be base. and they automatically are V6 engines
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| Posted 7/17/10 4:13 PM |
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shiv
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Re: Can't believe I'm even considering anything other than Jeep, but looking for a small/mid size SUV... what do you recommend?
We love our ford edge- car seat behind passanger seat as middle seat folds w other seat if you need to pack a lot in the trunk. Big trunk- can fit 2 strollers and other items.
They had great deals when we were buying in Feb, not sure what they have now.
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