Best 7/8 Passenger Used Vehicle Under $30K

[cidley69]

In the market for a new to us people mover, needs to be 3 rows of seats.

Budget is $30K. Any suggestions of best bang for bucks used SUV/crossover vehicle?

Wish list:
-decent fuel economy
-AWD, FWD, or selectable 4WD
-under 80K km (totally arbitrary, any have thoughts on most kms they'd consider buying)
-8 passenger preferred

Leaning toward 3 row mid sized SUV. Willing to sacrifice 3 seats in back row, to get out of the minivan category.

[ExtraSlow]

Honda odyssey

[ThePenIsMightier]

Toyota Sienna.

*slaps ES with dueling glove

[killramos]

Full Size SU...

Oh wait, wish list item one....


The bus?

[Misterman]

Used Merceds GL. I don't think Lexus RX started coming with 3rd row till just recently, so would be hard pressed to find one for 30k$, otherwise that would be my suggestion.

[ExtraSlow]

Toyota Sienna.

*slaps ES with dueling glove

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[relyt92]

Fuel economy wouldn't be amazing, but you could get into a couple year old pathfinder with under 50k km with lots of options in that range. Gets you some warranty and AWD. Limited to 7 seats rather than 8, though.
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/nissan/pathfinder/calgary/alberta/5_49751256_ct20054792941706/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=44_50_168&sprx=100
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/nissan/pathfinder/okotooks/alberta/5_50647954_20210202170016360/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=47_50_168&sprx=100
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/nissan/pathfinder/calgary/alberta/5_50633190_200514125423706/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=54_50_168&sprx=100

[SKR]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/campbell-river/mint-classic-1994-gmc-chevrolet-suburban-4x4-loaded/1511114812?undefined

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Budget is $30K.

$13,900


decent fuel economy

Who cares, you can buy a lot of gas for $30,000-$13,900


AWD, FWD, or selectable 4WD

2 high, 4 high, 4 low


under 80K km (totally arbitrary, any have thoughts on most kms they'd consider buying)

Don't care about miles, either it's in good shape or it isn't


8 passenger preferred

7 passenger


Leaning toward 3 row mid sized SUV.

Wrong, lean toward full size SUV

[ExtraSlow]

What are you putting in the 7/8 seats? Because if you have any dream of moving 8 adults, you need to move up to a Transit or Sprinter. Those are both awesome though, and cooler than ANY SUV (Other than a 90's GMC Suburban)
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2016-ford-transit-wagon-xl-backup-camera-leather-radio/m267176

EDIT: good morning SKR, yeah suburbans are awesome, and this one is more awesome than most. I tried to find an expedition I would recommend, but honestly, Suburbans were bigger and better most years. And I doubt he wants an excursion.

[SKR]

Those are both awesome though, and cooler than ANY SUV.

Obviously you wrote this before you saw the Suburban I posted above. 90s GM is the answer for everything.

[ExtraSlow]

Indeed. I have amended my post accordingly.

[dj_rice]

Toyota Highlander

[killramos]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/campbell-river/mint-classic-1994-gmc-chevrolet-suburban-4x4-loaded/1511114812?undefined

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$13,900



Who cares, you can buy a lot of gas for $30,000-$13,900



2 high, 4 high, 4 low



Don't care about miles, either it's in good shape or it isn't



7 passenger



Wrong, lean toward full size SUV

This is the way

[ThePenIsMightier]

Toyota Highlander

They're the same as Lexus RX350 aren't they? Don't seat 7

[ExtraSlow]

Might be same platform, but have seven seat belts, as long as you are transporting midgets. Otherwise, Suburban or Transit.

[killramos]

To be fair. How often are you filling a 7 seater vehicle with something other than midgets

[cidley69]

What are you putting in the 7/8 seats? Because if you have any dream of moving 8 adults, you need to move up to a Transit or Sprinter. Those are both awesome though, and cooler than ANY SUV (Other than a 90's GMC Suburban)
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2016-ford-transit-wagon-xl-backup-camera-leather-radio/m267176

EDIT: good morning SKR, yeah suburbans are awesome, and this one is more awesome than most. I tried to find an expedition I would recommend, but honestly, Suburbans were bigger and better most years. And I doubt he wants an excursion.

Filling the seats with midgets (3 kids under 9) and occasionally their friends. The rear seats only need to be big enough for small booster seat, no adults or car seats going back there. Vehicle needs to fit in standard double car garage, the full size super SUVs are out. Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander may be good options.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Toyota Highlander

Likely too expensive due to rarity as there can be only one.

[jutes]

2010+ Acura MDX. Never had an issue with my TL of the same year and engine @ 200k. Needs premium fuel however.

[dj_rice]

Likely too expensive due to rarity as there can be only one.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2019-toyota-highlander-le-awd-hail-sale-0-down-no-fees/m377139

2019 model. 48K hail sale $28900.

But Theres lots of 2nd/3rd gen Highlanders (2nd gen 2008-2013/some 3rd gen 2014-19) under $25K if u up the KMs to under 120K. My 2008 model has 300K when I bought her and she runs like a tank, engine runs mint still. I think the 2nd/3rd gen Highlanders were the best years

[ExtraSlow]

Likely too expensive due to rarity as there can be only one.

Solid reference

[JRSC00LUDE]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2019-toyota-highlander-le-awd-hail-sale-0-down-no-fees/m377139

2019 model. 48K hail sale $28900.

But Theres lots of 2nd/3rd gen Highlanders (2nd gen 2008-2013/some 3rd gen 2014-19) under $25K if u up the KMs to under 120K. My 2008 model has 300K when I bought her and she runs like a tank, engine runs mint still. I think the 2nd/3rd gen Highlanders were the best years

Disappointed, young grasshopper.


Solid reference

Arigatōgozaimashita

[Buster]

This is a market I know well, with three kids.

IF you want a usable third row, then the mid-size SUVs are pretty much out. There is a small subniche of what I would call large crossovers out there which have more room in the third row and are slightly larger than the midsize category. The Mercedes GL/GLS is in that category, but I would not recommend it if you are on a budget. Expensive cars to keep on the road. They are also a bit less practical for kids due to interior materials and less functional access to the third row. We ended up with an Atlas, after some complaining from the wife about the brand. It's been good so far.

You can also look at used current gen Chevy Traverse.

We actually went with captain chairs in the Atlas, so one kid always is in the back row, but it has worked out. Makes 3rd row access for adults a lot better and makes the 3rd row feel much roomier.

[spike98]

This is a market I know well, with three kids.

IF you want a usable third row, then the mid-size SUVs are pretty much out. There is a small subniche of what I would call large crossovers out there which have more room in the third row and are slightly larger than the midsize category. The Mercedes GL/GLS is in that category, but I would not recommend it if you are on a budget. Expensive cars to keep on the road. They are also a bit less practical for kids due to interior materials and less functional access to the third row. We ended up with an Atlas, after some complaining from the wife about the brand. It's been good so far.

You can also look at used current gen Chevy Traverse.

We actually went with captain chairs in the Atlas, so one kid always is in the back row, but it has worked out. Makes 3rd row access for adults a lot better and makes the 3rd row feel much roomier.

We were also in the same market and agree that mid size SUV's are pretty much out. While the atlas had the most room (imo) out off all the mid-sizers we looked at, it didn't have enough power for my liking. In the end we went with a non-xl suburban which had the space we wanted plus the power to pull a boat.

That said, i really wanted a minivan. Mostly because i am cheap and they are the ultimate family hauler (and i didn't have to regularly drive it lol). The Pacifica is the gold standard here that looks quite sharp and has some pretty interesting offerings.

[Buster]

We were also in the same market and agree that mid size SUV's are pretty much out. While the atlas had the most room (imo) out off all the mid-sizers we looked at, it didn't have enough power for my liking. In the end we went with a non-xl suburban which had the space we wanted plus the power to pull a boat.

That said, i really wanted a minivan. Mostly because i am cheap and they are the ultimate family hauler (and i didn't have to regularly drive it lol). The Pacifica is the gold standard here that looks quite sharp and has some pretty interesting offerings.

The Atlas is very compromised. It's short on power, and the suspension does not feel modern in any way. It feels like what it is - essentially a large version of one of VWs two generic platforms. On the plus side, it is almost as functional as a minivan with AWD and ground clearance for the winter. It' interior is reasonably nice, and durable enough to combat the kids. We don't tow, so getting a body on frame SUV doesn't make sense for us, and the full size SUVs are too much of a pain.

The list was short.

[ExtraSlow]

almost as functional as a minivan This is the best you can hope for from any SUV. Nearly as good as a minivan.

[ExtraSlow]

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[cidley69]

Huderite van?

[ThePenIsMightier]

Huderite van?

You mean a GMC Safari/Astro from the 90's?
Oh wait, that's a different group with 11 people in a van in the KFC drive-thru...

[killramos]

My parents had an Astro in the 90’s. That thing was the tits.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

My parents had an Astro in the 90’s. That thing was the tits.

Same, the AWD Astros with the V6 were a solid hauler.

[SkiBum5.0]

Do you need to move all those midgets AND stuff? All the 3 row Midsize SUV’s will have no space behind the 3rd row. The only thing that will hold 7 people and gear are full-size SUV’s and mini-vans. 90’s GM Suburban wins.

[killramos]

Even an odyssey doesn’t have that much room when the third row is up. Just saying. Midgets have a lot of garbage.

Suburban wins.

[Buster]

Do you need to move all those midgets AND stuff? All the 3 row Midsize SUV’s will have no space behind the 3rd row. The only thing that will hold 7 people and gear are full-size SUV’s and mini-vans. 90’s GM Suburban wins.

This is correct. A bit of cargo room behind the back seats is critical, which is why I'm surprised there aren't more than a handful of large crossovers on the market. Which again left us with the Atlas.

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[ExtraSlow]

Atlas is good geometry. Never owned or driven one.

[Rocket1k78]

This is correct. A bit of cargo room behind the back seats is critical, which is why I'm surprised there aren't more than a handful of large crossovers on the market. Which again left us with the Atlas.

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Is that the Atlas? thats actually a decent trunk with the seats up. My bro has an escalade non ESV and with the 3rd row up there is enough room in the trunk for a couple back packs

[cidley69]

Do you need to move all those midgets AND stuff? All the 3 row Midsize SUV’s will have no space behind the 3rd row. The only thing that will hold 7 people and gear are full-size SUV’s and mini-vans. 90’s GM Suburban wins.

Mostly midgets only, very little stuff. If vehicle ever used for stuff too, midgets are all in 2nd row, and 3rd row folded down to carry the stuff. Midgets+friends=no stuff being hauled, which is ok.

The Atlas looks nice, but its not in the under $30K price range.

[SkiBum5.0]

Confirmed on the big body GM stuff. We’ve got 3 kids under 6 and tow a boat so it was Suburban/Denali XL/Escalade ESV or two vehicles for every trip

[03ozwhip]

Plus, they’re pretty much a truck.

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I'll just leave this savage beast here.

[haggis88]

Wife likes our Expedition Max Limited, except for it being a boat to park

They're hard to find with the middle row bench seat though as usually the max limiteds and max platinums came with captains chairs

I don't know if you'll find an Ecoboost aged one in the 30k price range and if gas mileage really is a consideration then the V8 is a no-no (i think we've been averaging about 19-20l/100km) but since she doesn't drive much it's not bothering us

[spike98]

Wife likes our Expedition Max Limited, except for it being a boat to park

They're hard to find with the middle row bench seat though as usually the max limiteds and max platinums came with captains chairs

I don't know if you'll find an Ecoboost aged one in the 30k price range and if gas mileage really is a consideration then the V8 is a no-no (i think we've been averaging about 19-20l/100km) but since she doesn't drive much it's not bothering us

Captains chairs works well for little kids as they can get to the back through the space. Then you aren't messing around with tilting or folding seats forward to get back there.

[Buster]

Is that the Atlas? thats actually a decent trunk with the seats up. My bro has an escalade non ESV and with the 3rd row up there is enough room in the trunk for a couple back packs

Crossovers have much better packaging for interior space than body on frame SUVs. The rear seats in the Atlas are actually quite comfortable.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Crossovers have much better packaging for interior space than body on frame SUVs. The rear seats in the Atlas are actually quite comfortable.

Agreed, but exceptions to this would be the Lexus Land Cruiser variants. (GX and LX).

Oh no! Now there are Japanese Variants!!
Quick! Alert the meedjia!

[haggis88]

Captains chairs works well for little kids as they can get to the back through the space. Then you aren't messing around with tilting or folding seats forward to get back there.

True, although I was very surprised at how easy the Expedition seat folded forward...literally lift the handle lightly and it snaps forward.

It's a pain in the butt to get flat flat like the rears though if you want the cargo space, which is weird

[03ozwhip]

Acura mdx?

[Rocket1k78]

Wife likes our Expedition Max Limited, except for it being a boat to park
I love the new expeditions but man those would be a beast to DD.


Crossovers have much better packaging for interior space than body on frame SUVs. The rear seats in the Atlas are actually quite comfortable.
Yeah definitely very surprised with the trunk space with 3rd up. Looks almost the same as a standard 2 row trunk space wise.

[C4S]

Odyssey first choice ..

Siennia .. but they are hard to come by, and most the new one was sold and exported!

I am not going to suggest 7/8 seat SUV, I know people love them, and pay for one ..but if someone wants to fit 6-7-8 people in a vehicle all the time, get a Mini Van .. :dunno:

[ercchry]

Disappointed... answer is always wagon

E-class w/rear facing jump seat

[you&me]

Odyssey first choice ..

Siennia .. but they are hard to come by, and most the new one was sold and exported!

I am not going to suggest 7/8 seat SUV, I know people love them, and pay for one ..but if someone wants to fit 6-7-8 people in a vehicle all the time, get a Mini Van .. :dunno:

As someone who's constantly fitting 6-7-8 people in a vehicle all the time, I disagree strongly.

We're essentially a household of 7 (4 kids + MIL). We mostly had MB GL/GLS' through 3 kids, but the 3rd row access sucks, there's no practical storage behind when the seats are up and as Buster mentioned, there's something that makes them feel less durable than the domestics.

When we found out I slipped #4 past the goalie, we resigned ourselves to minivan life... Ended up test driving the Pacifica and Odyssey and basically decided on the then-new Pacifica. Somewhat conveniently, we'd planned a 3 week trip to cottage country in ON and decided that would be the ultimate way to test out a new car, so we rented a Pacifica. As it tends to happen, the rental shop at the airport didn't have a Pacifica (or any van), so they offered us the last-gen Expedition Max... We begrudgingly accepted and proceeded to load up 3 weeks worth of crap for 3 adults (MIL came too) and 3 young kids... Fit like a dream and we were almost all set when the rental co called to let us know a Pacifica had been returned and since we'd made a bit of a stink when they originally told us it wasn't available, they wanted to let us know... Since we really wanted to try out the minivan in the real world, we accepted and started to swap our enormous amount of crap out of the Expedition and into the Pacifica.

Shit. Would. Not. Fit.

So, it was back into the Expedition and off we went, with plenty of room. The moral of the story is to make sure you assess real life applications. A Minivan is a great option, but the true practicality can be limited depending on the lifestage of your family, i.e. baby gear will eat up a lot of the room behind the third row. Hockey gear for older kids would do the same... Sometimes, bigger truly is better.

[cidley69]

Went and test drove a 2016 Honda Pilot and a 2017 Toyota Highlander yesterday. Wife preferred Highlander, as more "car" like ride and driving feel, although not as much cargo space as a larger SUV, we're good with the trade off to have smaller profile, and better fuel economy. Now on the quest to find a unicorn that checks all boxes (AWD, leather, 2017+, <90K km, light color, <$30K).

[ExtraSlow]

Highlander is a decent choice. One of the better "family" SUVs. Almost as good as a minivan.

[dj_rice]

Went and test drove a 2016 Honda Pilot and a 2017 Toyota Highlander yesterday. Wife preferred Highlander, as more "car" like ride and driving feel, although not as much cargo space as a larger SUV, we're good with the trade off to have smaller profile, and better fuel economy. Now on the quest to find a unicorn that checks all boxes (AWD, leather, 2017+, <90K km, light color, <$30K).

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2019-toyota-highlander-le-awd-hail-sale-0-down-no-fees/m377139

[cidley69]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2019-toyota-highlander-le-awd-hail-sale-0-down-no-fees/m377139

That is damn near perfect, but no leather seats. Leather is high on wish list as our midgets are messy, like the durability/cleanability leather provides.

Any opinions on how much "haggle" room dealers have in their listed price? The second dealer we went to quickly said they will drop the $899 licensing fee. We didn't even start talking about price and they offered that up.

If price listed as $32,990 + gst + license fees, how much would be realistic for dealer to drop price, if at all?

[ThePenIsMightier]

That is damn near perfect, but no leather seats. Leather is high on wish list as our midgets are messy, like the durability/cleanability leather provides.

Any opinions on how much "haggle" room dealers have in their listed price? The second dealer we went to quickly said they will drop the $899 licensing fee. We didn't even start talking about price and they offered that up.

If price listed as $32,990 + gst + license fees, how much would be realistic for dealer to drop price, if at all?

It totally depends on the dealer, I think.
Some show inflated prices so they can "slash" them way down to make people feel like they got a good deal. Others don't.

[ExtraSlow]

Walk in, without your wife, offer a fair price, and if they don't accept it, leave.
Or ask to make a telephone appointment, without your wife, and try the same thing but most car dealers are stuck in the stone age and don't understand anything except face to face dealing.

[Buster]

That is damn near perfect, but no leather seats. Leather is high on wish list as our midgets are messy, like the durability/cleanability leather provides.

Any opinions on how much "haggle" room dealers have in their listed price? The second dealer we went to quickly said they will drop the $899 licensing fee. We didn't even start talking about price and they offered that up.

If price listed as $32,990 + gst + license fees, how much would be realistic for dealer to drop price, if at all?

Average similar models on AT, then chop about 10% or so to get to wholesale price. This is pretty rough, but that's how I do it when I'm just glancing through.

[msommers]

Used 4Runner?

[killramos]

Walk in, without your wife, offer a fair price, and if they don't accept it, leave.
Or ask to make a telephone appointment, without your wife, and try the same thing but most car dealers are stuck in the stone age and don't understand anything except face to face dealing.

They aren’t stuck. They know pressuring people in person works.

[jutes]

, as more "car" like ride and driving feel,

Body on frame is the only way to go. Suburban, Yukon, Armada, Sequoia etc are the only true SUVs left. We couldn't stand the car-like SUVs, but see how they appeal to the masses who largely stay in city proper.

A Blackwing Escalade is rumoured....

[Buster]

Walk in, without your wife, offer a fair price, and if they don't accept it, leave.
Or ask to make a telephone appointment, without your wife, and try the same thing but most car dealers are stuck in the stone age and don't understand anything except face to face dealing.

Canadian car dealers have come a long way in the last few years. Many more of them are willing to work via email. I exclusively work via email. I'll allow a phone conversation if it is to sort out details on something we already have underway.

[Buster]

Went and test drove a 2016 Honda Pilot and a 2017 Toyota Highlander yesterday. Wife preferred Highlander, as more "car" like ride and driving feel, although not as much cargo space as a larger SUV, we're good with the trade off to have smaller profile, and better fuel economy. Now on the quest to find a unicorn that checks all boxes (AWD, leather, 2017+, <90K km, light color, <$30K).

You might be able to get this close to 30k.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/chevrolet/traverse/calgary/alberta/5_50274660_20180119122006241/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=3_15_79&sprx=100

It checks all of your boxes, I think. More room than other midsize SUVs.

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As someone who's constantly fitting 6-7-8 people in a vehicle all the time, I disagree strongly.

We're essentially a household of 7 (4 kids + MIL). We mostly had MB GL/GLS' through 3 kids, but the 3rd row access sucks, there's no practical storage behind when the seats are up and as Buster mentioned, there's something that makes them feel less durable than the domestics.

When we found out I slipped #4 past the goalie, we resigned ourselves to minivan life... Ended up test driving the Pacifica and Odyssey and basically decided on the then-new Pacifica. Somewhat conveniently, we'd planned a 3 week trip to cottage country in ON and decided that would be the ultimate way to test out a new car, so we rented a Pacifica. As it tends to happen, the rental shop at the airport didn't have a Pacifica (or any van), so they offered us the last-gen Expedition Max... We begrudgingly accepted and proceeded to load up 3 weeks worth of crap for 3 adults (MIL came too) and 3 young kids... Fit like a dream and we were almost all set when the rental co called to let us know a Pacifica had been returned and since we'd made a bit of a stink when they originally told us it wasn't available, they wanted to let us know... Since we really wanted to try out the minivan in the real world, we accepted and started to swap our enormous amount of crap out of the Expedition and into the Pacifica.

Shit. Would. Not. Fit.

So, it was back into the Expedition and off we went, with plenty of room. The moral of the story is to make sure you assess real life applications. A Minivan is a great option, but the true practicality can be limited depending on the lifestage of your family, i.e. baby gear will eat up a lot of the room behind the third row. Hockey gear for older kids would do the same... Sometimes, bigger truly is better.

Dude 4 kids? Respect. I thought three was crazy. I think you would have no other option but full size Yukon or Expedition or something.

[cidley69]

Walk in, without your wife, offer a fair price, and if they don't accept it, leave.
Or ask to make a telephone appointment, without your wife, and try the same thing but most car dealers are stuck in the stone age and don't understand anything except face to face dealing.

Solid plan. What's a fair offer considering the listed asking price?

[r3ccOs]

surprised nobody recommended... they don't necessarily do anything Great, but are ok and the gremlins were worked out post 14' I believe... Pathfinder

I'd say the Nissan Pathfinder is to a 7-8 seater full sized SUV as a Dodge Journey is to a mid-size 3 row... both aren't great, but they work and are good value

[ThePenIsMightier]

surprised nobody recommended... they don't necessarily do anything Great, but are ok and the gremlins were worked out post 14' I believe... Pathfinder

I'd say the Nissan Pathfinder is to a 7-8 seater full sized SUV as a Dodge Journey is to a mid-size 3 row... both aren't great, but they work and are good value

Post-7 someone did.
Nissan seems to be a dirty word, here.

[r3ccOs]

Post-7 someone did.
Nissan seems to be a dirty word, here.

Yes you're right. and Nissan is the Dodge of Japan these days

I know some people who own the Pathfinder, and they've had no complaint compared to other neighbours who own the atypical 7-8 seater comparable Kia, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota vehicle.

there are TONS of inventory it seems... I have a feeling that not only is the deprecation god awful on a Nissan, I reckon that there must be some pretty good incentives to get them out of the dealerships.

That said, Drove a Maxima not long ago, its not terrible at all... really not all that different than an IS350, Avalon, etc.. I even owned an 06' Altima SE-R that I had for a couple years, then a G37... and still think they weren't that bad of vehicles.

If I needed a sub-30 7-8 seater... I wouldn't hesitate. VQ motor, AWD, decent cargo space... I'd buy that over any non-frame based Domestic platform anyday.

[ThePenIsMightier]

I think it's a great option, too. Pathfinders used to have fuel economy so bad you'd be crawling under it looking for the hole in the fuel tank, but aside from that...

[ExtraSlow]

Body on frame mid-sized SUV is the worst way to haul around a bunch of midgets. Nothing against Nissan in particular, just the wrong tool for the job. You want a big car, as close to a minivan as possible.

[r3ccOs]

Body on frame mid-sized SUV is the worst way to haul around a bunch of midgets. Nothing against Nissan in particular, just the wrong tool for the job. You want a big car, as close to a minivan as possible.

the pathfinder got rid of their actual body on frame 4x4 a long time ago (2012? - too close to xTerra as both were basically frontiers)

the new one is a new AWD quest really, no different than the mentioned traverse, highlander, Pilots, etc...

I hate these and other AWD based crossovers, but nobody's buying sedans or wagons anymore (nor are there 3 row wagons like my Dad's old 740 Turbo)

[ExtraSlow]

Did not know that. Actually, when looking at "not that great" types of vehicles, the new style dodge Durango is a bit of a dark horse value candidate. Probably depreciates like a rock, so should be cheap. Hard to find with low mileage though, folks that buy these put a lot of miles on them.

[Xtrema]

there are TONS of inventory it seems... I have a feeling that not only is the deprecation god awful on a Nissan, I reckon that there must be some pretty good incentives to get them out of the dealerships.

Pathfinder with CVT is a swear word. Especially someone towed with it. 2013/14 was bad enough to have CVT warranty extended to 7 years.

Anecdotal evidence from my co-worker's wife's Pathfinder is that it's a lemon and they ditch it as soon as warranty is over and Nissan couldn't get them into another one no matter how they tried.

[killramos]

lol. Nissan. CVT. lol

[r3ccOs]

Pathfinder with CVT is a swear word. Especially someone towed with it. 2013/14 was bad enough to have CVT warranty extended to 7 years.

Anecdotal evidence from my co-worker's wife's Pathfinder is that it's a lemon and they ditch it as soon as warranty is over and Nissan couldn't get them into another one no matter how they tried.

agreed, worst thing ever...

but I did hear that post 2015 it was updated and works... towing with a CVT??? how about no

[ThePenIsMightier]

Holy shit, I never knew they were dumb enough to put that thing in the Pathfinder!!¡
I thought it was only in their cheaper cars, etc.
Le Dumb

[killramos]

Holy shit, I never knew they were dumb enough to put that thing in the Pathfinder!!¡
I thought it was only in their cheaper cars, etc.
Le Dumb

#justnissanthings

[finboy]

Sienna xle/limited

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[90_Shelby]

I must have missed this thread but I found a good choice that hasn’t been mentioned yet:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat/m293569?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social

[ThePenIsMightier]

I must have missed this thread but I found a good choice that hasn’t been mentioned yet:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat/m293569?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social

That's an obvious choice. So reasonable price, too.

[ThePenIsMightier]

It's been two weeks since thread became thread. Can we expect an update of "thanks for advice... bought a two-stroke rickshaw, instead"?

[cidley69]

It's been two weeks since thread became thread. Can we expect an update of "thanks for advice... bought a two-stroke rickshaw, instead"?

Have narrowed it down to a Toyota Highlander or a Subaru Ascent, 8 seater, AWD, etc. Now waiting for insurance settlement for the deceased vehicle, and checking Auto Trader and Kijiji Auto daily....ready to jump when the right deal is found!

[dj_rice]

Highlander man!!!!!! I've been a Nissan/Infiniti man all my life and my Highlander is just a winter beater and I was impressed with Toyota quality for a 2008 high mileage 300K. Them captain chairs make all the difference in the driving. Good luck in your search man!

[cidley69]

Update:

Found a 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE, white, leather, sunroof, with 66K km, listed for $29,500.

One owner, no accidents, clean Carfax, dealer serviced.

Private sale, no fees/taxes.

Would have liked a couple years newer, but this will do the job.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Update:

Found a 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE, white, leather, sunroof, with 66K km, listed for $29,500.

One owner, no accidents, clean Carfax, dealer serviced.

Private sale, no fees/taxes.

Would have liked a couple years newer, but this will do the job.

Holy that's low mileage for a Toyota!!

[ExtraSlow]

Decent choice.

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Highlander is a decent choice. One of the better "family" SUVs. Almost as good as a minivan.

Decent choice

[dj_rice]

Update:

Found a 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE, white, leather, sunroof, with 66K km, listed for $29,500.

One owner, no accidents, clean Carfax, dealer serviced.

Private sale, no fees/taxes.

Would have liked a couple years newer, but this will do the job.


I retract my previous statement LOL. Good luck on your search. But how was the drive?

[cidley69]

Update:

Found a 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE, white, leather, sunroof, with 66K km, listed for $29,500.

One owner, no accidents, clean Carfax, dealer serviced.

Private sale, no fees/taxes.

Would have liked a couple years newer, but this will do the job.

Update to update.

Went to Canmore, took it for a test drive, didn't like the interior color, it was a terrible light tan/brown inside, it was not the one for us.

Still in the market......

[Buster]

I remember in university my girlfriend had a bunch of pretty attractive friends. No real dime pieces, but perfectly fuckable nice girls.

I was always trying to set him up with some of these girls cuz, you know, he didn't have one.

He'd always take a look and be like: hair too curly, wears glasses, doesn't wear glasses, too tall, too short. I ended up telling him that if he wanted a perfect girl, he'd need either a bigger cock, or a bigger wallet.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I remember in university my girlfriend had a bunch of pretty attractive friends. No real dime pieces, but perfectly fuckable nice girls.

I was always trying to set him up with some of these girls cuz, you know, he didn't have one.

He'd always take a look and be like: hair too curly, wears glasses, doesn't wear glasses, too tall, too short. I ended up telling him that if he wanted a perfect girl, he'd need either a bigger cock, or a bigger wallet.

I have a buddy like this, waiting for the perfect woman. 30 years old now and I suspect he’s a virgin.

[killramos]

I just always assume those ones are gay.

So OP Should buy a bicycle.

[ExtraSlow]

I thought they turned gay after they bought the bike? #confuse

[cidley69]

Update to update.

Went to Canmore, took it for a test drive, didn't like the interior color, it was a terrible light tan/brown inside, it was not the one for us.

Still in the market......

When I say "didn't like" I mean the wife was strongly against it. As she is the principal driver, thought it best she is happy with it also. And I don't want to turn to bike riding option.

[jutes]

it was a terrible light tan/brown inside,

Should've totally bought it, because a $30k financial decision should be 'good enough'. /s

[Clever]

Bump!

In the market for a 7 person hauler as well and I think it’s going to be either the highlander or atlas based on this thread, anyone have a dealership or a person they would recommend?

[jutes]

Bump!

In the market for a 7 person hauler as well and I think it’s going to be either the highlander or atlas based on this thread, anyone have a dealership or a person they would recommend?

Lifted Sequoia on 35s.