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MegZee
My bunny
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Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Spinoff to the $4/gal gas, I NEED to get rid of my Xterra!
I have a  so I need something roomy - but I drive a lot for work so I need it to be fuel efficient.
I was looking at the Volvo XC60; Ford Edge, Chevy Traverse....trying to stay $25-$30K.
Any ideas?
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Posted 4/22/11 10:36 AM  |
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Love, love, love my Mazda CX9.
If you are on the island, I also highly recommend Wantagh Mazda. No BS whatsoever with these people.
It costs me around $65.00 to fill up.
It is what it is though these days with the damn gas prices.
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| Posted 4/22/11 10:39 AM |
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MrsS6510
2 girls?!?!?
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a Toyota Rav4, most basic edition possible. No real bells and whistles, but it's great for a small SUV. Cost me $51 to fill up the other day and usually lasts about 300 miles.
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| Posted 4/22/11 10:55 AM |
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TNT1005
LIF Adult
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Nissan Murano/Roque
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| Posted 4/22/11 11:26 AM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a cx-7 and love it. When we got it the cx-9 was not available yet so I would look at that too.
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| Posted 4/22/11 11:29 AM |
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luvmyReese
Hello Kitty
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Catt
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I drive a 2007 Ford Edge with the vista sun roof & back up sensors (best thing ever) leather and power everything. At that time its was priced @32k. Its fine on gas and I love it! roomy (carseat and 2 addl ppl can fit in backseat) and drives like a luxury car.
I recommend Otis Ford in E. Quogue
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| Posted 4/22/11 11:37 AM |
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KittyGags
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
We also have the CX9 and love it, but it EATS thru gas.
Why not look at a crossover hybrid? I think the Toyota Venza and Highlander have a hybrid options and so does the Ford Escape...
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| Posted 4/22/11 11:37 AM |
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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: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a 2001 Ford Escape which is great on gas - You inexpensive - quick and comfortable
It drives more like a car than an SUV - Also it is amazing in the snow
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| Posted 4/22/11 12:02 PM |
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JessT
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a 2011 Edge and I love it! it feels almost like a luxury vehicle. so nice to drive and pretty too! we lease and i cant remember the sticker price but we pay less then 450 a month.
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| Posted 4/22/11 12:06 PM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
Member since 10/05 11240 total posts
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I love my rogue.
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| Posted 4/22/11 12:07 PM |
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MrsSpring
I'm a lucky mama
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Posted by MrsSchwags
I love my rogue.
me too although i think i got better gas mileage on my mercury mariner.
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| Posted 4/22/11 12:25 PM |
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ml110
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Posted by MrsS6510
I have a Toyota Rav4, most basic edition possible. No real bells and whistles, but it's great for a small SUV. Cost me $51 to fill up the other day and usually lasts about 300 miles.
same here! LOVE my RAV 4. drives so nicely...My DH is 6'1'', and i'm barely 5' tall- and we're both comfortable driving it.... its roomy without being huge, and it really is good on gas for an SUV.
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mrsboss
my little love
Member since 12/09 5054 total posts
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Def the Murano
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I've got a Subaru Forester - it's great!
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| Posted 4/22/11 12:44 PM |
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caps612
In love with my little guys!!
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
we just got a CX-9 a couple months ago and i LOVE it! On the highway the mileage is pretty good... I work so close to home that I don't get great mileage cause I am on sidestreets so much.
But... honestly, I don't think cx9, traverse, etc are gonna give you much better mileage than your current Xterra they are all in the same class/size.... if you want better mileage you should look smaller like rogue, rav 4, CRV, murano, cx7, but will definitely be giving up trunk space. I went from an MDX to an RDX to a CX9... RDX was great on gas even though it had turbo (acura version of CRV).
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Rogue
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ko123
My loves!
Member since 10/07 3002 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
We have the Land Rover LR2 and I LOVE it!
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| Posted 4/22/11 1:26 PM |
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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
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Kristin
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a dodge nitro...love it!
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ttcing
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/09 851 total posts
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Mel
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have the Rogue and I love it!! It costs about 50 to fill up.
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
LOOOOOOVE my Toyota RAV4. I have the Limited V6. It's SOOOO roomy, so zippy, and pretty good on gas for a SUV. I highly recommend it! 
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MegZee
My bunny
Member since 5/06 8777 total posts
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Meaghan
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
thanks everyone!
I tested out the Rogue and liked it, but felt it was too small.
and my X probably gets 15mpg highway (its an 04!) so anything will be an improvement.
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| Posted 4/22/11 2:27 PM |
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MegZee
My bunny
Member since 5/06 8777 total posts
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Meaghan
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
Will I be a lame soccer mom if I look into wagons?
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| Posted 4/22/11 2:36 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
We just leased the dodge journey and we LOVE it. Its takes the E85 and on average its $35 to fill up for the week.
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Kels78
LIF Infant
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Kelly
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
I have a 2010 Subaru Forester and it's such a great car. I rave about to anyone who asked, would definitely recommend it.
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
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Re: Crossover/Small SUV Recs
GMC Terrain-all models come with a backup camera(Go GMC!). The smaller 4 cyl. engine gets 32 MPG(which I hear is closer to 28-29). But that's still excellent for this size truck! You can get the SLT1 for 28K which is the leather package with a few extras. It has excellent safety ratings too  You can go as little at 25k base and as high as 34k fully loaded.
PS My Acadia is getting 12 MPG  Thank goodness it goes in 2 months!
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