Originally Posted by mmarshall

I've got another suggestion. Check out a 1 or 2 year old Subaru Tribeca. It comes with a 3rd-row seat, has Subaru's largest H-6 3.6L engine, comes (now) with a decent-looking grille instead of the silly ones on the early models, and has what IMO is the best AWD system on the market. Tribecas have not been very popular as either new or used models, so bargains can be had. In fact, if you can spend a little more than 30K, with discounting/bargaining, you might even get a brand-new Tribeca....they start at just over 30K. The basic Tribeca design is also old enough that it has not had some of the issues found on newer Subarus.

Originally Posted by lamar411

I found this GX470, problems are that its a 2003 and ive never actually heard of the dealership before.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Originally Posted by mmarshall

Come on, Mike. I know you don't like a lot of Honda/Acura products, but that's a little extreme. The Pilot is actually not a bad daily driver for bad weather areas, especially if you have a family. It has also been quite reliable. But, of course, it's a little big and bulky, and not easy to manuver/park.



The MDX, granted, is a nice vehicle, but the MDX interior doesn't have the Pilot's space efficiency because of the concessions to more aero-styling and more drop-down roofline.



Yes, but with any used BMW, I'd stick with one that is still under warranty. As BMWs age, they just get too risky.

Originally Posted by Blackraven

@mmarshall

Nice one bringing up discussion on the Tribeca.

The Subie Tribeca sells thrice more units than what Honda Phils. sells with their Pilot SUV lolz :P.

That and it's a showcase of what the Indiana factory has to offer (as the factory not produces Tribeca SUVs for North and South America.......but also for European Union and Asia-Pacific.)



Indeed, this highlights that the Subaru facility in Indiana is capable of being world-class and is ready for export to any corner of the world

Hehe given a choice: What would you choose between the two?

For 100k more, you get more 'car' with the Subie. Plus, Motor Image Pilipinas will allow you to choose between beige or black interiors for your Tribeca (absolutely free). It's no wonder there are more Tribeca than Honda Pilot in my country.

And the Pilot (at its 2.6 M peso price) is not worth it. The plastics and materials used for the interior look like cheap**** which is dismaying on a vehicle of this price. Features are weak in the Pilot as well plus it feels and looks like a sea of boredom...........

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

I am not exaggerating, the interior is reminiscent of GM/Pontiac circa 1990s and MPG is average with no hybrid option and it looks absolutely horrid this generation and so bland the last generation you actually notice the Highlander. The MDX space is fine to me and the MDX is far more interesting than any Pilot.

To me, buy a van instead of a Pilot.




Mike made a great suggestion with the Tribeca. Also check out the new GM SUVs and the Explorer. They are dealing them and you can get a new SUV for a used price.