New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.

[AJ]

The 140k on it may be scary but it does come with a powertrain warranty for as long as you own it so that's something to consider. Especially if it's all 100% covered, no out of pocket on those big ticket items.

[awd-drifter]

I'd jump on the CRV.

Any chance of other options? Got the wife the 2011 Outlander Sport. AWD. got it for $13.5k and it had right under 50,000 miles when we bought it. All around, it's not a bad car. Sluggish, yes. CVT, yes. Paddle shifters for racing, yes. haha.

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[AJ]

I'd jump on the CRV.

Any chance of other options? Got the wife the 2011 Outlander Sport. AWD. got it for $13.5k and it had right under 50,000 miles when we bought it. All around, it's not a bad car. Sluggish, yes. CVT, yes. Paddle shifters for racing, yes. haha.

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It's a DSM! ;)

[A//// Guy]

4 cyl terrain/equinox might be an option too. I test drove one and it was actually pretty decent but I wanted the 6cyl and chrome dubz.

Fwd but get snows, http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/5117038442.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/5135160364.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/5135160364.html

Lots of options in this range, just gotta pick whatever is best.

Rav4
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/5095531125.html

Boobaru
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/5106883554.html

[Trogdor]

I think Brown mentioned something about needing to be 2011 and newer. Guessing his rate goes up a lot if its not.

[goodhart]

What about a Ford Edge, wife has one and it's great vehicle for the price. Are you wanting a car or SUV? I would suggest an SUV or crossover, so nice having the extra space with kids.

What are you selling the 'Hoe for already?

[AwdGSX13]

What about a Ford Edge, wife has one and it's great vehicle for the price. Are you wanting a car or SUV? I would suggest an SUV or crossover, so nice having the extra space with kids.

What are you selling the 'Hoe for already?

Can you get a 2011 or newer edge for 15K? They are pretty expensive aren't they? I like those years if you can find one in the price range.

[turbotalon1g]

Wife don't want no 'Hoe!
She said the rates go up or the term gets really short, we need the monthly payment to be about $250 or less.

Thanks for the help guys, she is a bit burned out from saturday, she is having a rough time with the pregnancy this go around. It's a lot tougher when she has to take care of a small one already.

I work this weekend and I have national guard the weekend after, so this might get put on hold for a bit. But I'm digging the 2012 CRV right now, I'm a bit scared of CVT transmissions I drove a 2012 legacy with one and it was gross. Plus long term it would be horrible if something happened to it.

Thanks for all the help.

[goodhart]

Yea, the miles go way up if you're trying to get an '11 or newer under 15k. You can however find some 2010's on CL for under 15k. If you can find one for 12-13k it would more than likely make up for the extra bit of interest rate. Just a thought!

We got our 07 SEL AWD w/ DVD & Nav with 110k for 7k, but we got a hell of a deal.

[asshanson]

Two notes from my experience:
The CVT (at least on Nissans) really sucks in the snow. I don't know about other brands though.
I saw you mentioned the CX-7. Ours gets 20mpg max highway, and recommends premium as it's a 2.3 turbo. I really like ours, but would definitely buy a different car if I knew this ahead of time.

CRV seems like the safe choice, but they're stupid expensive for used unless you get crazy high miles. That's the way it goes with reliable cars with good gas mileage.