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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:04 PM
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A friend is looking for a new SUV for less than $40k.

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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Lexus RX300?
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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Land Rover freelander
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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BMW X5 might be a little over... I really like the Acura MDX.
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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Hmmm, under $40k, there are alot. Although the RX300 may be a hair over the $40k mark. What size SUV are you looking for, midsize or large? For mid, there's the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX4/Pathfinder, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, and Chevy Trailblazer would be my picks. For large, Toyota Sequoia, Chevy Suburban/Yukon, Toyota Landcruiser, and Land Rover would be my picks.
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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Not too large. Reasonable gas mileage would be nice.
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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Maybe the new Honda Pilot?
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by krazik
A friend is looking for a new SUV for less than $40k.

Any opinons?
Best? It would have to be a transparent one so I could see when behind the damn thing!@
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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I'd say Acura MDX. Except around here there is about a 3-6 month waiting list... It's not too large, and it's well built.
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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MDX is a good choice, RX300 is better looking IMHO......
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