Family car to go with my BRZ - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Summerwolf · 11-28-2018, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipmunk

I'm in the same boat - looking for a family hauler. There is NO WAY I'm selling the BRZ, so wife's car has to go!
I'm cross-shopping between Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot/Acura RDX & Dodge Journey 4-cyl. Most definitely it will be a used vehicle, with a Naturally Aspirated engine.

Subaru Forester. You would be amazed at how it compares.

Leonardo · 11-28-2018, 03:22 PM

I got my wife a 2007 MDX after our 2006 Ridgeline was in an accident. Both are great vehicles for hauling people/stuff. (I fixed the Ridgeline myself- now it's MY "stormy weather" vehicle)

chipmunk · 11-28-2018, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Subaru Forester. You would be amazed at how it compares.

Unfortunately we could use 3 rows. Very often we have friends/friends'kids/in-laws, etc., riding along. Ascent is way outside my budget. Tribeca is too ugly to even consider. Volvo XC90 is a hit or miss.

Leonardo · 11-28-2018, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipmunk

Unfortunately we could use 3 rows. Very often we have friends/friends'kids/in-laws, etc., riding along. Ascent is way outside my budget. Tribeca is too ugly to even consider. Volvo XC90 is a hit or miss.

2nd and 3rd gen MDX's have 3 rows...

But get 15mpg (give or take a few...)

reeves · 11-28-2018, 04:34 PM

I only need a small suv or 4-door hatchback, and I considered a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester but wow are those cars boring to drive! I don't want the engine troubles of an older WRX hatchback either (or trying to find a clean unmodified one).

Mazda seems to be the only one trying to keep the 'fun' in driving an affordable family-friendly 4-door.

stlgrym3 · 11-28-2018, 04:51 PM

wow this thread is still alive? i ordered a Tesla Model 3 LR dual motor last month and took delivery early this month. it's been great so far, crazy acceleration, and auto pilot is so freaking awesome.

unhappymeal · 11-29-2018, 08:32 AM

If you're going to get a wagon on stilts, you might as well get the best driving one: CX-5 or CX-9. Alternatively, a used MDX is a great buy.

stlgrym3 · 11-29-2018, 10:39 AM

if i have not gotten the Tesla i would definitely consider the new Honda Passport, it checks all the boxes for me:

1. tried and true V6 for mid-size SUV
2. made by a well known reliable brand (good for resale value down the road)
3. looks like traditional SUVs not some weird looking urban styled ones (Nissan Murano comes to mind)

Spuds · 11-29-2018, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipmunk

Unfortunately we could use 3 rows. Very often we have friends/friends'kids/in-laws, etc., riding along. Ascent is way outside my budget. Tribeca is too ugly to even consider. Volvo XC90 is a hit or miss.

????
Looks pretty generic to me.

Sasquachulator · 11-29-2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

????
Looks pretty generic to me.

Yeah after the airplane wing grille that Subaru had they toned it down to its eventual somewhat generic looking grille it has now.

The Tribeca moved towards this in the latter years of its life.

chipmunk · 11-29-2018, 12:13 PM

Point in case...

Spuds · 11-29-2018, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipmunk

Point in case...

Certainly looks like a dashboard to me.

.

We have one so maybe I've gone ugly-blind but I wouldn't describe the design as offensive.

unhappymeal · 11-29-2018, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

Certainly looks like a dashboard to me.

.

We have one so maybe I've gone ugly-blind but I wouldn't describe the design as offensive.

It looks clean and inoffensive to me.

chipmunk · 11-29-2018, 03:51 PM

"Case in point", "point in case"... what was I thinking!?

11-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#30
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	I got my wife a 2007 MDX after our 2006 Ridgeline was in an accident. Both are great vehicles for hauling people/stuff. (I fixed the Ridgeline myself- now it's MY "stormy weather" vehicle) __________________ I LIKE TIRES!

11-29-2018, 12:13 PM	#39
chipmunk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: _ Location: _ Posts: 440 Thanks: 50 Thanked 178 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Point in case... Attached Images

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I might be returning to the 86 family!	raven1231	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	51	07-28-2016 12:34 PM
Family Backed into my BRZ	Chad11491	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	28	06-23-2015 03:21 AM
Our Family Van	AE86guy	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	41	02-17-2013 12:18 AM
My FR-S family	JoeBoxer	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	10	12-10-2012 05:30 PM

11-28-2018, 04:34 PM	#33
reeves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 289 Thanked 397 Times in 265 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	I only need a small suv or 4-door hatchback, and I considered a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester but wow are those cars boring to drive! I don't want the engine troubles of an older WRX hatchback either (or trying to find a clean unmodified one). Mazda seems to be the only one trying to keep the 'fun' in driving an affordable family-friendly 4-door.

11-28-2018, 04:51 PM	#34
stlgrym3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: socal Posts: 562 Thanks: 72 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	wow this thread is still alive? i ordered a Tesla Model 3 LR dual motor last month and took delivery early this month. it's been great so far, crazy acceleration, and auto pilot is so freaking awesome.

11-29-2018, 08:32 AM	#35
unhappymeal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: 2018 Miata RF, 2017 Golf R Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Posts: 253 Thanks: 171 Thanked 281 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	If you're going to get a wagon on stilts, you might as well get the best driving one: CX-5 or CX-9. Alternatively, a used MDX is a great buy.

11-29-2018, 10:39 AM	#36
stlgrym3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: socal Posts: 562 Thanks: 72 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	if i have not gotten the Tesla i would definitely consider the new Honda Passport, it checks all the boxes for me: 1. tried and true V6 for mid-size SUV 2. made by a well known reliable brand (good for resale value down the road) 3. looks like traditional SUVs not some weird looking urban styled ones (Nissan Murano comes to mind)

11-29-2018, 03:51 PM	#42
chipmunk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: _ Location: _ Posts: 440 Thanks: 50 Thanked 178 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	"Case in point", "point in case"... what was I thinking!?

User Name		Remember Me?
Password