*Renamed: $10large small SUV?

[Eye of the Tiger]

$10,998, 6-speed emmanual, big sunroof, some kind of AWD system, apparently, MPG 25/31.

Have you tried a Mini Cooper? The seating is upright and comfortable. Very good ergo all around. Now, I haven't personally sat in the Countryman, but I imagine it is even more upright and roomy.



https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=505126506

Reliability? Don't ask, don't tell. It has low miles.

[autokomppania]

The MT is a long shot, I think only the Forester and maybe CX-5 had them? Not super concerned with that.

I really really want sunroof and wife will really really want AWD.

I really love the panorama roof available on Forester, but the chain on the CR-V and RAV4 is very appealing...

Chain is nice, unless you have to have it changed. That can get quite expensive..

[Morris Minor]

Used Prius. Deadly dull super-reliable commuting appliance.

[Payman]

$10,998, 6-speed emmanual, big sunroof, some kind of AWD system, apparently, MPG 25/31.

Have you tried a Mini Cooper? The seating is upright and comfortable. Very good ergo all around. Now, I haven't personally sat in the Countryman, but I imagine it is even more upright and roomy.



https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=505126506

Reliability? Don't ask, don't tell. It has low miles.

Not a CRV4, ergo it's junk.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Not a CRV4, ergo it's junk.

Actually, ERGO it's junk.

[Payman]

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Saw a Murano 'vert this afternoon

[Eye of the Tiger]

Saw a Murano 'vert this afternoon

[MX793]

Saw a Murano 'vert this afternoon

Has your back injury turned you into a 50 year old woman?

[AutobahnSHO]

Has your back injury turned you into a 50 year old woman?

[Payman]

The most amusing thing about seeing a Murano convertible isn't the car itself; it's that someone bought it. New. From a dealership. With money.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Has your back injury turned you into a 50 year old woman?

Nissan Murano Convertible
The Official Vehicle of Menopause
Proud Sponsor of the National Osteoperosis Foundation
Red Hat Discount!

[12,000 RPM]

Nissan has more motorsport credibility than many other companies, which is of utmost importance in this segment.

The Murano CrossCabriolet is a masterpiece, honestly. Where else can you find a vehicle that so masterfully draws on the heritage of open top sports cars like the original Fairlady and F30 Leopard, off road legends like the Pathfinder and Patrol, and mainstream marvels like an Enterprise spec Altima? Channeling 240HP from the legendary VQ35 to all four wheels... the Murano CrossCabriolet delivers a driving experience that simply remains unparalleled.

[AutobahnSHO]

it does check a couple boxes......

[Eye of the Tiger]

it does check a couple boxes......

Uhh

[Laconian]

Nissan Murano Convertible
The Official Vehicle of Menopause
Proud Sponsor of the National Osteoperosis Foundation
Red Hat Discount!

I wonder what the Red Hat society thinks of MAGA red hats interfering with their namesake brand,

[Laconian]

Look at Wizard's Passat RIP thread for some VWinspiration.

[12,000 RPM]

Same engine as the Tiguan

"I know a guy who...."

[SJ_GTI]

I owned a few VW/Audi cars and haven't had any significant issues (actually no issues with my current VW)...that being said I wouldn't recommend the brand to someone looking for solid/no hassle ownership. I mean...you might get lucky and it might be fine, but statistically speaking you are more likely to have mechanical and/or electrical issues in a VW car. I own the car i do because it is and was a relatively unique mixture of AWD/Manual/Small (and Hatchback). I think at the time only the Ford Focus RS was available in a similar package but it was still brand new and dealers were only selling them with markups (and no test drives).

[FoMoJo]

2011/12 Escape V6 Duratec, 6spd auto, awd, traditional styling.  Safe, roomy, runs forever.  Avoid the Mazda sourced I4, valve lash noises, but seems to run okay.  Comfortable seats.  None of the import or Euro idiosyncrasies.  Good old domestic best bang for the buck.  Top model should be well within your range of dollars.

[AutobahnSHO]

2011/12 Escape V6 Duratec, 6spd auto, awd, traditional styling.  Safe, roomy, runs forever.  Avoid the Mazda sourced I4, valve lash noises, but seems to run okay.  Comfortable seats.  None of the import or Euro idiosyncrasies.  Good old domestic best bang for the buck.  Top model should be well within your range of dollars.

Yeah I need to check them out. Never been in one. I pointed one out to wifey, she's cool with them.

[FoMoJo]

Yeah I need to check them out. Never been in one. I pointed one out to wifey, she's cool with them.

There is also a hybrid version that is, reportedly, very reliable as well.  Those used as NYC taxis reportedly have the highest mileage on them.  Likely, the best mileage as well.  2012 is the last year of the 'traditional' design.  Don't know much about the replatformed ones.  For the amount of money that you're willing to spend, you can likely get one with all the bells and whistles available.

[giant_mtb]

Escape of that era isn't a bad option, that's for sure. 

[12,000 RPM]

They used the hybrids as NYC cabs so that speaks to their durability

They are tight AF inside though... def keep the Odyssey for long trips

[AutobahnSHO]

So I got a foam/gel pillow and I was driving Impreza to work last week without discomfort. It's weird sitting up so much higher though (about 2in).
Odyssey was getting only 16.3mpgeez so when I fill up at the end of this week I'm excited to see what Impreza gets doing the same 8to4 grind...

We're going to save up for now. Got moving moneyz and tax refund filed, we'll have a nice little car egg.

PLUS started Roth IRA for wife and dropped a clam into one for me.