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Posted on: 16-03-16 18:49:12
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Posted on: 16-03-16 18:49:12
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Originally posted by san-hugo
Dodge SUVs were surprisingly good. Journey gives good price value but may be a trouble after 5 years. Lol I got speeding ticket on Dodge Dwango, Damn thing did not let me feel the outside speed and its giant shape was visible to cops from distance.
Yes, the older Durangos have a sumptuous engine - either the 4.7L or the 5.4 (I think). Both V8s. Mine is a 4.7L V8 which will put an alcoholic to shame with its gas guzzling. But, it accelerates with quite an impression and has a smooth ride at highway speeds.
Journey is ok, but mostly a meh.
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Posted on: 16-03-16 18:56:02
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Posted on: 16-03-16 18:56:02
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Originally posted by febpreet
So far I have looked, all SUVs with 7-8 seaters are pretty cramped, especially when all the seats are in use. Honda Pilot is a bit expansive and doesn't fit in my budget. I have seen Ford Flex and it looks somewhat appealing. The research is still on...
The idea of 7-8 seater is great, but it tends to be a gimmick in many cases. The third row which affords the 3 seater can barely hold an adult's butt. My Durango is an 8 seater, but has a skinny third row and once that's up, the cargo space is compromised.
The eight seating is great when we have had to go to a restaurant or travel short trips as a group. It's come handy when I had to pick a bunch of kids from my son's school on behalf of other parents.
That being said, I recently bought a GMC Acadia. The first thing I did was to check out the 2nd and the 3rd row, and surprisingly, they are roomy with plenty of leg space. Acadia comes with a 7 or 8 seater option. The 7 seater has 2nd row captain seats (bucket seats).
What they have done is compressed the hood area by putting a lot of components under the vehicle and expanded the cabin room. Plus, every seat in 2nd and 3rd row folds flat independently, thereby providing customized cargo space.
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Dimple2001
Thanks Dimple, something to think about and to broaden my search.
Agree on Acadia, One of my relative have it , worth a consider.
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Posted on: 17-03-16 08:20:01
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Posted on: 17-03-16 08:20:01
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Originally posted by san-hugo
Agree on Acadia, One of my relative have it , worth a consider.
Has a smooth ride too. My favorite.....the height and brightness adjustable heads up display that projects about 10 feet away from your eyes on the windshield - shows the speed, outside temp, rpm, turn by turn direction if navigation is initiated.
The vehicle is a gas guzzler, however, has quite a bit of positive rating on safety.
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Originally posted by san-hugo
My opinion changed in favour of SUVs when I shifted from Honda Accord to New SUV in 2014 - Audi Q5. I loved my Honda car , was driving at times 8 hours ( Tor-NY) at stretch without a feel of tiredness. Used to take only 15 minutes gas station break in 8 hrs.
Despite that
Today I 'll be all yes for SUV,
Great post San Hugo ...
For the few times I have sat / driven a SUV , I have not felt as comfortable as a sedan ... heightened sitting posture , more pull because of the same while braking / turning etc.
A friend who owns a Blue Tec diesel SUV and an Acura 3.2 sedan also shared the same opinion regarding maneuverability ease.
So tell me - as compared to your Accord , do you find driving in SUV s equally / more comfortable ??
And the q is for others also .... I feel that though SUV s may have the size and the weight , they may be relatively uncomfortable coz of their height..
Minivans for some reason I feel may be more comfortable vs SUV ...Please correct me as this might affect my next purchase .
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Originally posted by Fido
And the q is for others also .... I feel that though SUV s may have the size and the weight , they may be relatively uncomfortable coz of their height..
Minivans for some reason I feel may be more comfortable vs SUV ...Please correct me as this might affect my next purchase .
On the contrary, the extra height makes it more comfortable to enter/exit the vehicle as well as long drives. The lower seating in sedans is very tiring on long drives.
SUV and VAN both offer similar seating - with SUV higher on comfort/looks and VAN higher on capacity and safety.
Good luck on your next purchase.
Hiren
