[Rika_Tula]

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[Rika_Tula]

I am getting ready to trade-in my 2000 Volvo XC and 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport on another wagon.

Things that are important to me are:

Quality
Safety
Cargo capacity (for 3 large dogs and then some)
Fuel Economy
Price
Longevity
Warranty
Cost of replacement parts once the warranty has expired (I realize this is high on a Volvo)
Front or AWD

 

[shilohsmom]

I like my Buick....theres plenty of big, comfy seats for my dogs

Rosa

 

[Rika_Tula]

What model/style of Buick?

 

[Hellismd]

I love my Honda Pilot. The ride is smoother than my Ford Explorer was and it still has the cargo space I need to cart around Tessa.

 

[Ewilliams]

Chevy Tahoe Hybrid- my next vehicle.

 

[Shandril2]

You folks are all making me jealous with this new car talk!

I would LOVE to have something like a Volvo, but it ain't gonna happen.

 

[shilohsmom]

Custom Buick LaSable.....rides like a dream...

 

[Rika_Tula]

Thanks for the feedback! ...you guys have given me some ideas I hadn't thought of.

Anyone have experience with the GMC Acadia?

 

[middleofnowhere]

truck 4 x 4 standard transmission 1/2 ton small v8 used. (Don't buy a new car unless you have money to throw away. Depreciation is swift and deep.)

 

[DSudd]

GMC Arcadias are replacing the Envoy. Price wise they are almost as much as a full size SUV.

 

[Dogrunner]

GMC's don't hold up well. I'm getting rid of my Jimmy (and yep, shopping for a "new to me" used car) because every year, another part dies...check out Consumer Reports

 

[Rügen]

I just got a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4x4!

It is awesome! Plenty of dog room, the back seats fold down flat- I am getting 32 mpg city and 29mpg on the highway. So worth it. I found it used.

 

[DSudd]

Originally Posted By: DogrunnerGMC's don't hold up well. I'm getting rid of my Jimmy (and yep, shopping for a "new to me" used car) because every year, another part dies...check out Consumer Reports

Please don't say that. LOL We bought a 2007 Yukon in June and DH bought his GMC truck in April of 06

 

[Rika_Tula]

Many thanks for all the great input! Went with the Subaru Outback.