Looking for a new CUV
#46
I'd recommend the CX-5 like most people in this thread. IMHO, it has the best interior/exterior on your list. I've driven one before, and it felt great for a mass market CUV/SUV. You also don't have to worry about those obnoxious teenagers trying to break in and steal your Kia or Hyundai based on that stupid TikTok challenge. Not saying the Mazda couldn't be broken into, but seems like you'd have a target behind your back going with a Kia or Hyundai... especially if you can't garage it. Just seems like a PITA to have that on the back of your mind all the time. Just look at the statistics for 2023. I know it only affects older models without push to start, but do you honestly think thieves will take the time to see what year it is before breaking a window?
Last edited by Tritonal; 07-17-24 at 06:51 PM.
#47
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I did like the CX-5 the best so far in terms of overall package for the price and I’ve heard they are more of a drivers car than the others. I also forgot about the Hyundai/Kia issue of getting stolen and in my area they are getting stolen all the time and I’m not exaggerating. I do like the dash of the Hyundai’s better than the CX-5 though but not sure that is enough to sway me. I plan to test drive all of them this weekend.
Tritonal - I see you have a Macan GTS, I just ordered a Cayenne GTS, I can’t wait to get it.
Tritonal - I see you have a Macan GTS, I just ordered a Cayenne GTS, I can’t wait to get it.
#48
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I may check one of these out and see how much they are because I like their AWD system but it goes against what I am providing my son. I will at least see what they are like.
#49
Camry hybrid AWD
Prius AWD
Prius AWD
#50
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Wouldn’t put a kid in a WRX. Way too much temptation to drive it fast/aggressively.
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#52
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Especially with a boy this is the issue. The one friend of mine who did damage his car was given a 3 Series BMW coupe, and he had a car full of guys and they were being boys and he rolled it over and totaled it. I was never like that, but I don’t know how Pat’s son is only he does. You could have given me a Viper and I would have been safe, but I was unusual.
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#54
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Most people drive a Model 3 which is twice as fast and they’re fine.
To the OP - I would make sure whatever you get has proper driving inputs, good handling and good driving position in order to teach your son how to drive the right way. Most CUVs don’t have some or all of these attributes.
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#56
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last year i helped someone get a used smaller car and it was miserable. ended up getting a 2 yr old (i think it had 30k mi.) jetta for $26k out the door. car drove great but of course this young person has already damaged it.
#57
I did like the CX-5 the best so far in terms of overall package for the price and I’ve heard they are more of a drivers car than the others. I also forgot about the Hyundai/Kia issue of getting stolen and in my area they are getting stolen all the time and I’m not exaggerating. I do like the dash of the Hyundai’s better than the CX-5 though but not sure that is enough to sway me. I plan to test drive all of them this weekend.
Tritonal - I see you have a Macan GTS, I just ordered a Cayenne GTS, I can’t wait to get it.
Tritonal - I see you have a Macan GTS, I just ordered a Cayenne GTS, I can’t wait to get it.
Yeah! It's my wife's Macan and she loves it. Is the Cayenne replacing one of your other cars?
#58
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Especially with a boy this is the issue. The one friend of mine who did damage his car was given a 3 Series BMW coupe, and he had a car full of guys and they were being boys and he rolled it over and totaled it. I was never like that, but I don’t know how Pat’s son is only he does. You could have given me a Viper and I would have been safe, but I was unusual.
#59
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totally right... i think people here talking about getting a used toyota have no idea how expensive they are (and often hard to find).
last year i helped someone get a used smaller car and it was miserable. ended up getting a 2 yr old (i think it had 30k mi.) jetta for $26k out the door. car drove great but of course this young person has already damaged it.
last year i helped someone get a used smaller car and it was miserable. ended up getting a 2 yr old (i think it had 30k mi.) jetta for $26k out the door. car drove great but of course this young person has already damaged it.
#60
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he's not driving the nurbergring.
My son is responsible until he isn't. Boys are a wild card and they do stupid stuff and don't think of the consequences.Yes I am generalizing but I see it with some of the dumb decisions he makes and I end up asking him what he was thinking and of course he doesn't have an answer. As a parent I try and teach him better than I was at his age because if I was given a Viper I would've probably killed myself in it so I don't even want to provide any temptations. I was pretty reckless as a teen and so far he is better than I was but he is still young. He is book smart but at the same time clueless.