Should I buy another SUV?

Question

I am about to trade in my SUV for another one. I've got 3 kids and I'm always driving them and their friends around so I need the space but the gas is such a killer.. what choice do I have?

Answer 1

A Toyota Highlander hybrid might be a good choice for you.

Answer 2

Get a Minivan or a station wagon. They have more room and will get better mileage than your general SUV. Also before you trade in make sure you're not gonna be upside down.  

Answer 3

I have an 06 ford escape and it is a v6 and still averages 26 mpg  the 4 cyl. are even better It has enogh room for 5 full size adults and it is good on gas plus they have a hybrd version but the regualr one itnst too bad.  

Answer 4

Buy a minivan or a smaller SUV, there are alot more fuel efficient ones out there now, just do a bit of research first

Answer 5

do you need 4WD?  5 seats or 7-8

if you only need 5 seats, get a wagon:  Audi A6 Avant, Benz E-Class Wagon, VW Passat Wagon, BMW 5-Series Wagon.

7 seats: VW Routan (17-25MPG), Mazda Mazda5 (21-28), Subaru Tribeca (16-21MPG), Toyota Rav4 (21-27MPG)

those are what i feel are the better 7 seaters out there that get gas mileage that are also just all around good cars.  

and the mazda and VW Routan are the only two that do not have 4wd or awd.

Answer 6

I wouldn't buy an suv unless it was a hybrid!! Gas prices duh.

Answer 7

I have a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and get about 18-19 mpg and it has a 3rd row seat, is very safe, comfortable & reliable.

Answer 8

You can get a great deal on an used SUV now.  Dealers can't move them.  It all depends on your commute.  If all you do is short trips, it won't matterif you get a minivan, SUV or station wagon.  Your gas mileage will suck.  if you do mixed driving, get a minivan or station wagon.  It will get better gas mileage.

Answer 9

Do not get anymore SUV just get minivan that is not vtech and gives you good mileage.

Answer 10

There are lots of SUV's that are hybrids. I recommend the Cadillac Escalade hybrid, but you probbably don't want to spend to much money.

Answer 11

NO!!!!!! get a station wagen or a small small van or like 4 door sedan.  nobody should buy suvs anymore.  they are non-existent in europe and they all get along fine W/O one!

Answer 12

My honda pilot gets 18 miles per gallon.

I think of your worried about gas get a mini van:)

See what vans have better miles per gallon.