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What should I buy? (self.cars)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Today to c/cars

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Sorry if this is not the right community for this. In the US. I currently have a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The air suspension was awesome, but now that it's failing it's driving me crazy so I'm looking for something new. I haul wheelchairs and similarly- sized stuff for work so i need some cargo space. I'd love an SUV with second row captains seats and no third row. Does anyone make that? I'm leaning away from American cars, but can be swayed (my last two cars were Camaro and Jeep). I like things that look a little sporty with little/no chrome, a good amount of hp, and AWD is a plus. I usually drive 10-30 miles per day and get a $60/mo stipend- so about one tank of gas right now. I've browsed the websites for the new 4runner, Outback, Forester, Santa Fe, and a few others. Appreciate any ideas or opinions.

ETA- 6 months ago the dealer wanted $9k to replace the air suspension, so i went to a small Goodyear shop for $6k instead. That shop was bought by brakes plus and they won't honor any warranty. Dropped it at the dealer for diag this morning. Just got a call - $4800. I was expecting $9k. Now I'm on the fix it/trade it fence.

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[–] Railing5132 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I looked for a replacement for my Chrysler minivan for quite a while. (I've driven them since 2000, so I was a bit out of the loop). I wanted awd, and ideally seating for 7. But I also had a love for the grand Cherokee. Well, the pre-current-body-style models; they're fuck-ugly now. Drove a bunch of different suv's and finally settled on the Subaru Ascent Limited. Technically 7-passenger if you really don't like 3 people, but I plan on leaving the back row stowed most of the time, giving me almost as much room as my old van behind the 2nd row seats. Wonderful to drive.

I'd suggest the Chrysler Pacifica as a possibility, but don't want to make an enemy of anyone. :P

[–] Today 1 points 3 months ago

Thanks. I only looked at the outback and Forester. I'll check it the ascent. I'm usually alone in my car at work, occasionally with 1-2 coworkers, and spouse plus a friend or adult kid at night. I never need more than 4 seats and prefer easily accessible cargo/stash space.