can anyone recommend a compact SUV?

Zedn · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 06:42 PM

The Territory is a little big for what we want. My sister just bought one and they seem good but too big.

hogster · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 06:58 PM

I have a CRV, 2 years old.

I have had no end of drama with its lack of ability to drive in a straight line.

Have had it wheel aligned and balanced many many times. The Honda agent tells me that it is "a little camber sensitive" by design.

I say that if you are driving at 70kmph on a normally cambered road, you have to right hand down on the wheel to go straight. If you let the wheel go and count to two the wheel will immediately flick over to 1/10 turn and you're in the tree line. It is driving slightly better at the moment because my local beaurepairs have misaligned to make it drive straighter.

Everything else is excellent - but it is just waiting for an opportunity to catch me out.

Maybe I bought the lemon, but I though I would share

Regards

Hogster

Bernica · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 07:02 PM

I friend of mine just recently bought two used Ford Edge's. Both the Limited Edition. They were lease returns with around 24-26k miles on them. They have been running the heck out of one of them this summer travelling all around the country with about 7k new miles without a problem. They seem very happy with the Edge.

NASSTY · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedn

The Territory is a little big for what we want. My sister just bought one and they seem good but too big.

The Territory may seem a little too big now, but when it comes to kids and all the crap you need to move with them, then something like the size of the Territory starts to shrink very quickly

Zedn · #5 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 12:03 AM

Tell me about it. My sister had to buy one cause they have new born twins and a 3 year old. They got the 7 seater.

Im concerned about fitting it in the garage next to a half build cobra and still being able to open the doors.

Rog246 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 01:17 AM

Im concerned about fitting it in the garage next to a half build cobra and still being able to open the doors.

What..........no no no nothing else goes in the garage ! surely not

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Rog

Zedn · #7 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 01:23 AM

Unfortunately i have a driveway like mount everest and my wife says she cant unload the car parked on the steep slope (ridiculous i know, especially since she is only 27). Cobra has had 12 months of being on its own. Perhaps if it spends some time with a completed car it will cooperate more with me in getting it completed.

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Originally Posted by Rog246

Im concerned about fitting it in the garage next to a half build cobra and still being able to open the doors.

What..........no no no nothing else goes in the garage ! surely not

:

Rog

OZCOBRA · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 12:13 AM

We've had 2 Mitsubishi Outlander's '05 and '09 gotta say can not Fault them!!!!
We've done many a trip with 2 adults and 2 kids,Pram,cot bags for all!!!
Fuel economy I'm very happy with....and can say never had even what I would count as a minor mechanical issue..regularly serviced by myself every 10k and prior to trips..

If i were to buy any other with a tow in mind I'd be going Mazda CX-9.....OR THE MURANO!!!!...forgot you wanted to TOW!!!...BUT THERE GOES YOUR BUDGET WITH THOSE 2!!

Zedn · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2010, 01:20 AM

I might look at those thanks OZCOBRA. Saw one this morning and they look alright.

The towing will literally only be a handful of times most likely during the rego process as i am doing everything on the car my self it doesnt need to be moved around to mechanics, trimmers, paint shops etc. It wont be a regular thing once the cobra is finished as i intend it to be a road driven car. Most towing will be box trailer to the tip every now and again, that sort of stuff.

I think they will all handle short towing trips provided im not in a hurry.

There are a few good Murano buys around and they present value for money. I have read some good reviews on forums about them. The RAV4 V6 would also be alright at towing and Toyota have a good reputation.

At the end of the day a big powerful car is needed for towing, but i am hoping with the small amount i will do that i will get away with using this car i buy for my wife as my next car will most likely be small and economical for lots of work kms.

Thanks for all the opinions, you have all provided some good comments.