[Dammit Mazzacane]

JimKE's talk about his Enclave got me looking around as we've been thinking of a third-row SUV.

What I see is:

Buick Enclave: $39,065 starting MSRP / 22 mpg Hwy / unk. towing
Ford Flex: $30,000 starting MSRP / 16/23 mpg / ~4,500 lbs towing with V6 / AWD available on models starting $32k and up
Dodge Durango: $30,000 starting MSRP / 27 mpg Hwy with V6 / 6,200 lbs towing with V6 / AWD avail. on $40k models
Jeep G.C. : $30,000 starting MSRP, $32k starting with tow pkg / 19/26 mpg Hwy with V6 / unk. tow rating / 4x4 not available ??

I'm certain there are others to add in.


This is partially academic, but what have you seen or have recommendations on ?

 

[Shangsta]

The Pilot and Highlander cost a little more but will cost you less in maintenance.

 

[Adieu]

Grand Cherokee has no third row

For SUVs:
Flex
Explorer
Expedition/Expedition EL
Navigator/Navigator L
Tahoe/Suburban
Yukon/YukonXL
Escalade/EscaladeESV
Traverse
Durango
MDX
X5 (tiny)
Pilot
Highlander
Sequoia
Armada

 

[Shangsta]

Infinity q60 is a nice car that could qualify for select xl and suv

 

[Jimmy Bernat]

If you're gonna get a newer SUV get one that qualifies for select too. Doing xl and select is great pretty much you'll never have to take an X or pool ride again as tapping into both is usually busy enough

 

[MSUGrad9902]

Double check your market for vehicles that count for XL and Select. Here the '13 and newer Ford Flexes count for both. I love my Ford Flex.

 

[tohunt4me]

JimKE's talk about his Enclave got me looking around as we've been thinking of a third-row SUV.

What I see is:

Buick Enclave: $39,065 starting MSRP / 22 mpg Hwy / unk. towing
Ford Flex: $30,000 starting MSRP / 16/23 mpg / ~4,500 lbs towing with V6 / AWD available on models starting $32k and up
Dodge Durango: $30,000 starting MSRP / 27 mpg Hwy with V6 / 6,200 lbs towing with V6 / AWD avail. on $40k models
Jeep G.C. : $30,000 starting MSRP, $32k starting with tow pkg / 19/26 mpg Hwy with V6 / unk. tow rating / 4x4 not available ??

I'm certain there are others to add in.

This is partially academic, but what have you seen or have recommendations on ?

Why you buying new ?

 

[Toyota Guy]

Mazda 5 seats 6 Toyota RAV 4 -2012 available with 3rd seat, 7 passenger Nissan Rogue 2015- available w 3rd seat, 7 passengerl

 

[Matty760]

If you get a SUV get one that actually seats 6 people comfortably. Uber i hear is starting to crack down on small vehicles.. Some of these small cars can't even hold 4 people really anymore. Some of these 3rd row SUVs are a joke. Get the Durango, thats what I got. Its the best looking SUV overall, it costs less and maint is the same as any other SUV, not to mention its about 7k cheaper so it comes out the same and it looks better!

 

[steveK2016]

Infinity q60 is a nice car that could qualify for select xl and suv

I test drove the QX60 and QX60 Hybrid. The power difference is significant enough on start up but once at speed can't really tell the difference. Not sure if worth it.

 

[MSUGrad9902]

If you get a SUV get one that actually seats 6 people comfortably. Uber i hear is starting to crack down on small vehicles.. Some of these small cars can't even hold 4 people really anymore. Some of these 3rd row SUVs are a joke. Get the Durango, thats what I got. Its the best looking SUV overall, it costs less and maint is the same as any other SUV, not to mention its about 7k cheaper so it comes out the same and it looks better!

I would advise against a mopar.

 

[Matty760]

Well IDK why you advise against it. Its been working great and looks awesome! plus so many parts and tweaks I could do to it for cheap and etc. Overall it also looks the best!

 

[UberDez]

Buy a used car for under $12k that qualifies for both select and XL
if you're just looking to do XL then buy the cheapest Minivan you can find , change out all the fluids , plugs etc.. .make sure it's a decent runner and hit the road . You can get a decent mini van that will last you 50-75k miles for under $3500

 

[steveK2016]

Buy a used car for under $12k that qualifies for both select and XL
if you're just looking to do XL then buy the cheapest Minivan you can find , change out all the fluids , plugs etc.. .make sure it's a decent runner and hit the road . You can get a decent mini van that will last you 50-75k miles for under $3500

You've got a hell of a market if you can find a vehicle that qualifies for Select and XL for under 12k. Even a 2009 Tahoe will run you 17k and that's without the Leather package and already well over 100k miles. Police auctions probably aren't as lucrative in Denver since Mary Jane became legalized...

 

[UberDez]

You've got a hell of a market if you can find a vehicle that qualifies for Select and XL for under 12k. Even a 2009 Tahoe will run you 17k and that's without the Leather package and already well over 100k miles. Police auctions probably aren't as lucrative in Denver since Mary Jane became legalized...

Volvo XC90 qualifies for Select & Premier in most markets and a 2008 can be had for around $7k

 

[MSUGrad9902]

You can find some Lincoln MKTs that fit that are right around 12k. I was thinking about that for my next ride if I don't get another Flex.

 

[UberDez]

You can find some Lincoln MKTs that fit that are right around 12k. I was thinking about that for my next ride if I don't get another Flex.

Mkt is a great vehicle they'll get over 20mpg combined qualify for everything an dbecause they're very unpopular with the general consumer they are crazy cheap second hand . They're also crazy nice and if u get the ecoboost really fast for a large vehicle. I drive an awd Explorer and I get 22 to 23 mpg a tank I'm guessing you could see 25 in the fwd v6 mkt since it's lighter and more aerodynamic with the same engines that are in the Explorer

I sometimes see them for $7 to 8k with high mileage ,probably former livery vehicles but those are usually well maintained and lots of highway miles (at least in Denver where the airport is almost 30miles from the city)

 

[MSUGrad9902]

Just made up my mind - MKT it is for my next ride. Thanks DEEZ

As soon as I finish paying for my Flex I'm on it.

 

[Trebor]

Why you buying new ?

Damnit. Now every uber driver knows about that site.

 

[tohunt4me]

I would advise against a mopar.

Dodge ,160,000 miles andddd kaput !