What is a good SUV/Sport Utility/Cross over that has good mpg and is Under 15k?!?

Question

Ok, So my dad wants a new car...Great...Well here's my problem, He is ridiculously picky. I want to know what you guys recommend for my dad.

He wants:

1. An Suv/Sport Utility/Cross Over type vehicle

2. It needs to be good on gas, preferably over 20 mpg

3. No more than 15k

Yeah he's picky but I want to know what kinds of vehicles you guys like that fit the description above. Please let me know what kinds of vehicles fit and The pros and cons of the vehicle. Thanks so much!

Answer 1

You can look at the 2009 Pontiac Vibe. Its a Crossover SUV. Before you rule it out, read the last section of my answer.

Gas Mileage is 26 City 31  Highway. More on Looks & Features

http://wwww23.pontiac.com/vibe-2009/

GM is running Employee Pricing so your pricing runs about $14,403. Details here.

http://www.gm.com/summersale/summersale....

If you do your homework right, you can easily get it for at least around $12K. Use http://www.fightingchance.com for help there.

Here's an independent Review

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2009/pontiac/...

Here's the Greatest Selling Factor. Its a Sibling of Toyota Matrix. They are both made in the Toyota California Plant. They both share Corolla Chassis & Power train. So they can LAST Forever!

Answer 2

Doesn't matter what we like as we aren't driving this one.

Run on over to fueleconomy,gov, look at the list and find the highest rated SUVs in that list and let him test drive.

Maybe the CR-V that was mentioned qualifies, but if he's not comfy driving it, he has to keep looking.

Answer 3

2-3 years old Subaru Forester or Honda CRV. Both are very reliable, good on gas.