downinthecorn
Had a 2001 Toyota Sienna for 13 yrs, 253K miles, very few repairs, but need to replace. Need seating for 7 or more, fuel efficient, low maintenance costs, for under $12K. Will tow 17' boat less than 2 miles several times a year. Don't want 3rd row seating to be too tight - kids are teens now. Want a car that will last thru 200K - 225K miles without lots of maintenance. Have had good luck with Honda/Toyota in past. Considering Honda Odyssey or Pilot, Toyota Sienna or Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-9, & Nissan Pathfinder. Interested in opinions on those make/models, which years to avoid, which years to pursue. Also interested if there are make/models I should consider??
Nice to have, but not required - fold away seats so we don't have to take them out of the vehicle to haul large things, seating for 5 plus 3 suitcases (27") [currently have to take a seat out of Sienna when travelling long distances or borrow car top carrier], DVD player, back up camera, navigation system, heated seats, roof top luggage rack, passenger windows that roll down
Priorities: Price or payments / Reliability & durability / Fuel economy / Warranty, maintenance cost / Towing
Preferred Bodystyle(s): Minivan / SUV
Car Needs: Daily commuter / Family transporter / Errands about town / Long trips / Towing or hauling
Primary Driver(s): New driver
Need minimum of 7 seats
Will consider both new and used cars
Maximum mileage: 125000
Maximum age: 9 years
Maximum price: US $ 12000
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