If she's looking to lease I would look at something domestic. How about the new Grand Cherokee? Or an Explorer?

 

Lets see what my leasing agent comes back with.

 

If leasing, I bet you can get a Volvo XC90 for about that same price. Much better vehicle than the CX9.

 

x2^^^^^....One look atthe interior tells ya.

 

I would pass on any Kia/Hyundai product. Until they can go a year without a major engine recall, they should not be considered a quality car company.

 

I would have no concerns about a Kia/Hyundai product.

 

I’d have concerns about buying a Kia/Hyundai. Especially when Hyundai has issued warning about parking indoors in a home garage. If I leased, not sure I’d be concerned.

 

If thats the case, I sure wouldn't put it in the garage......driveway only & at some distance.....

 

The non-stop wave of recalls from that company doesn't bother you?

 

Oh, I forgot that you lease your cars. We talked about that in another thread.

For any owners, I'd be concerned. Leases, who cares.

 

If you truly were worried about a fire why would it make a difference whether it was a lease or not?

Look at the reliability stats, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are doing very well.

 

Because I don’t think I’d care as much. For me, the long term ownership part is of question, once out of warranty will I need a new engine. A lease takes away a lot of the risk as I won’t have it forever.

 

Hyundai / Kia come with 10 year warranties. Most people that buy don't keep the car that long.

 

She is leasing, and she is pretty clueless about cars, her previous car was a Murano or some other ugly Nissan. Whatever decent deals my leasing agent offers, we'll be better able to make a selection, I mostly posted to see if anyone knew if there is particular manufacturer that is offering better deals that others.

 

For $450/month, she can get into a new RX. I think that is the safest and smartest way to go if she wants something on the premium side at a good price. The Lexus will be dead reliable and she'll have a positive experience with service.

Beyond the Lexus, the Highlander would also be a wise choice. But I think the RX has the best lease deals right now. I'd avoid the American and Korean brands. Most are plagued with endless recalls and quality control. -not to be trusted over the long-term.