She/we currently have a santa fe, its slightly bigger than the tuscon. I dont care for it that much. Very underpowered and the brakes suck, but it has done well lugging one or 2 bikes all over the east coast for track duty. She paid for that one on her own and she didnt have much for money so I am thinking we upgrade a bit in hoping that i can afford something a little better now.

My wife has the Dodge Journey. I like it but on get the RT model. I know RT minivan crossover, seems like an oxymoron. but its get a better engine and way better interior options than the other models. has lots of great room and is pretty damn good on gas. plus the rt model comes with a kick ass stereo with navigation

Drove one both as a rental and test drove one when I was looking at SUVs... never. No freakin' way. Rides like a truck but has the capability of a car. Loud, hard seats, weird bits poking out consoles at funny angles... I too will take the KIA over the Escape.

I would test drive it yourself. And not a rental. Most a base models. Take a day and go test drive that and any other that catches your eye.

As far as the drives like a truck. Its an suv. I don't think mine frives all that bad. But I also like trucks. If you want something that drives like a car you buy a car.

James

Which Kia?

James

Ford Taurus, AWD or 2wd
3.0 or 3.5
Cheap, huge and under appreciated.

When little feet are kicking at the back of you chair as you drive, you'll appreciate the room the Taurus has. Trunk is huge.

It will be a hell of a lot better than driving in an Escape.

nissan murano. We just took one out to Boston and back. 1400 miles each way. With 3 people, we were more than comfortable, the ride is smooth, and the engine has plenty of power. And they look better than most SUVs, imo.

i also vote no on the Escape. i rented one this year, and it was not impressive. the interior was cheap and the engine was cheaper. granted, as Flexin said, it was probably a very basic model, but i can't see how upgrading a few options would make it tolerable.

Sorento is probably going to be my next vehicle when my Optima dies (though depending on how long my Optima lasts I may just replace it with another)


just what are you implying? :lol:

:lol:

might as well get a minivan, you're gonna have more then 1................kekeke

make sure a baby seat will fit in there backwards w/ you and her in your driving position.