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Post by paigepea on Jun 2, 2018 14:07:45 GMT
Check your tires, especially balance. Shaking that is speed-dependent is often a tire issue. ETA if it’s when you brake get the brakes checked. We just replaced the brakes on the odyssey and the car had started shaking about 3 days before it went in. They couldn’t find anything wrong with it. But the shake has gotten worse. I also think it’s the tires / balance. I’m sure it’s fixable but the car is needing a lot of work lately. It’s an 06. |
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Post by paigepea on Jun 2, 2018 14:09:19 GMT
Have you thought about a Volvo XC90 or BMW X5? I had both of them, and they are great cars. Never had a problem with either and kept both for 5 years (which is all I usually keep a car). I traded my BMW for what I have now but my sister still has and loves my old XC90. Both have 3rd rows. Just thought I would throw another idea in the mix.  Yes! Going to look at Volvo today. I feel like the X5 doesn’t come with a third row in Canada. |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Jun 2, 2018 14:14:29 GMT
Check your tires, especially balance. Shaking that is speed-dependent is often a tire issue. ETA if it’s when you brake get the brakes checked. We just replaced the brakes on the odyssey and the car had started shaking about 3 days before it went in. They couldn’t find anything wrong with it. But the shake has gotten worse. I also think it’s the tires / balance. I’m sure it’s fixable but the car is needing a lot of work lately. It’s an 06. We have an 06 Odyssey, too! We love the space. We have about 180k on it. We plan to keep it a lot longer. It’s hard to match that space and that ride! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 2, 2018 14:29:08 GMT
I am with your husband and a Subaru Forester. That is what I would get again I think. We just got rid of one last year. It was an 06. We loved it a lot but it wasn’t very roomy for our kids in the back. They complained when there was a third friend or on road trips. Dh took it when we for the odyssey and he just upgraded to a sporty sedan last year. But my car needs to have more space. The only person I drive is me and then pick up BFF and it meets my needs soon. DS wants me to get another one. Thing is Subaru is out in Colwood and it’s a pain to get out there for servicing. DS also has a thing for disliking Jum Pattinson. He owns Subaru here. So I still drive my 06 but we need to do something about it. I don’t drive a lot. I mean I hate to leave Saanich! If I go anywhere it’s Oak Bay but that is maybe once a week. One Costco trip to Langford maybe. Even Michaels is in Saanich as is Sephora! It only has 130,000 km and it is an 06. What about crossovers? Would that work for you? Is the visibility good? I don’t know. Maybe? I am not a big driver as you can see so I have no good opinions on anything. I don’t want my son’s sports car. That thing bumps and jerks too much. Lol |
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Post by stingfan on Jun 2, 2018 14:30:54 GMT
I have the Volvo xc90. I like its size. I drove some others than felt too big for me. I have 4 kids and when we need the 3rd row, my 8yo twins sit back there. I don't think much bigger kids would be very comfortable there. Like I wouldn't want my teens to have to sit back there for long rides.
It drives nicely. It requires premium gas, which can be $. It feels sturdy and safe.
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Post by scrappychick on Jun 2, 2018 14:50:58 GMT
I’ve had my Traverse for 7 years, and I can’t wait to get rid of it. It has 48,000 miles on it, and the transmission blew. That cost me 3k. Now we’re having issues with the engine. I’ve always liked the space inside, but the mechanical issues are ridiculous.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2018 16:50:01 GMT
Thanks! One of the issues with the Traverse we drove was ...the mirror motor on driver's side! Besides not working it looked like someone had tried to work on it thru the drivers side door and left off a piece of plastic. Also the "service all wheel drive" light was on but the mechanic at the dealership said it was something else, a sensor or something for the fuel. Glad we didn't jump on that particular car... but I did like the size of it.  The mirror motor caused a lengthy stay at the garage, and I forgot that I had fundraising money in the center consol and it was gone when I got the car back. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2018 16:54:18 GMT
Read my epic post on bad cars , I posted a link. My husband works with a guy that just bought a traverse. One month in and it has already spent 2 weeks in the garage. He is going to turn it back in. I did...still stand by my experience. Everyone can tell a horror story about a car they or someone they know has owned--and others will have great experiences with the same car. Just saying. there is an entire website to devoted to bad traverses. I am not the only one with a horror story. For. $50 plus thousand dollars I should still be driving that car. It is an 09 and spent over a year in the garage being fixed. |
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Post by christine58 on Jun 2, 2018 17:11:58 GMT
there is an entire website to devoted to bad traverses. I am not the only one with a horror story. For. $50 plus thousand dollars I should still be driving that car. It is an 09 and spent over a year in the garage being fixed. Well mine didn't cost me 50 grand...I am not the only one with a good experience but whatever... |
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Post by StephDRebel on Jun 2, 2018 17:43:45 GMT
I had a Nissan rogue and loved it too! DH hit a dear doing 65mph and totaled it. he hit it hard enough that it bent the frame and he gripped so hard he bent the steering wheel. It Should be been really, really bad but he didn't have a scratch on him and I was able to start the car and drive it onto the flatbed. We drive Nissans and they have always been reliable and low maintenance. I currently drive a murano (love it!) and my husband has an armada. I would look at the Pathfinder if you want a 3rd row. That is the one I will be looking at next as we now have 3 kiddos. |
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Post by paigepea on Jun 2, 2018 19:41:12 GMT
Thx for the replies! We are going back today because th kids want to see the choices. They want to try sitting in the back seats. I don’t blame them. They’re there a lot.
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Post by medennis4 on Jun 2, 2018 20:36:05 GMT
I have a Toyota Highlander and really like it. I traded my old Highlander in for the new one. I had that one for 10 years with no problems.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jun 3, 2018 3:02:37 GMT
Love my Dodge Durango. Also love the you can buy a lifetime warranty for it. Chrysler is the only company that offers one Do they still offer it? I bought my van in 2009 and got the lifetime warranty. I've had several things fixed and when the radio went bad, it was replaced. Got my money back right there. |
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Post by dewryce on Jun 3, 2018 5:02:07 GMT
I had a Nissan rogue and loved it too! DH hit a dear doing 65mph and totaled it. he hit it hard enough that it bent the frame and he gripped so hard he bent the steering wheel. It Should be been really, really bad but he didn't have a scratch on him and I was able to start the car and drive it onto the flatbed. We drive Nissans and they have always been reliable and low maintenance. I currently drive a murano (love it!) and my husband has an armada. I would look at the Pathfinder if you want a 3rd row. That is the one I will be looking at next as we now have 3 kiddos. We had a Pathfinder and though it had some issues (we didn't take great care of it), it was still running at 300,000 miles when a deer totaled it. So, we looked into them last year but the newer models have some real reliability problems. I would recommend doing some good research on them before pulling the trigger. We have 2 Highlanders. Our newest one replaced an older Highlander which we purchased used. Love them both. They're consistently best in class for midsize (non-luxury) SUVs, though the limited models have pretty nice options. My sister has a VW Tiguan and it *is* pretty small. Not just for storage, which is not great, but also in general. The front passenger seat isn't even very comfortable, I feel boxed in when she's driving. |
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Post by miaow on Jun 3, 2018 6:26:17 GMT
I have been driving my Pathfinder for four years and I love it. I have three car seats and I really cared about how easy it was to get into that third row. Good luck with your decision!
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Post by heltr on Jun 3, 2018 10:07:56 GMT
Love my Dodge Durango. Also love the you can buy a lifetime warranty for it. Chrysler is the only company that offers one Do they still offer it? I bought my van in 2009 and got the lifetime warranty. I've had several things fixed and when the radio went bad, it was replaced. Got my money back right there. Yes they do. I bought a 2014 with only 13,000 miles on it last year. Bought the lifetime warranty before the certified pre-owned warranty expired. I think these warranties only make sense to purchase if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. One major repair and it can pay for itself. I like the peace of mind it gives me. It pays for everything but wear items like brakes. Because it is a Chrysler warranty (not a third party one) the dealer has no problem getting things covered. They always act relieved when they confirm it is the Chrysler one. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 10:38:02 GMT
I have the Volvo xc90. I like its size. I drove some others than felt too big for me. I have 4 kids and when we need the 3rd row, my 8yo twins sit back there. I don't think much bigger kids would be very comfortable there. Like I wouldn't want my teens to have to sit back there for long rides. It drives nicely. It requires premium gas, which can be $. It feels sturdy and safe. I don't think taller people fit back there but some adults fit fine--I do. My sisters teen twins also fit well back there. It definitely is a sturdy car. They changed the seat though I could no longer reach the accelerator so no more Volvo for me. paigepea, how did you like it? And check to see if the 3rd row comes in the BMW X5 there. I actually preferred it to the Volvo though both are wonderful. |
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Post by jcmom04 on Jun 3, 2018 11:20:36 GMT
The car I drive hasn’t been mentioned here- Buick Enclave. I love it! It’s beautiful inside and out. Seems luxurious and has lots of bells and whistles and I’ve had no problems. I drive a teen and preteen and their friends and I also don’t feel I gave up room in the very back (like the Kia version). Worth a look.
Kristin
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Post by Suziee2 on Jun 3, 2018 12:06:42 GMT
My mom and dad have had a Traverse for about 6-7 years. It is comfortable and they have had no problems other than regular maintenance.
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Post by nnnsmom on Jun 3, 2018 12:48:36 GMT
My Ford Explorer has a third row that my teens still use. MIL just got a Toyota Highlander and it has a third row also.
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Post by Linda on Jun 3, 2018 13:49:53 GMT
we love our Ford Flex -seats 6, decent cargo space (excellent with the 3rd row folded down), very comfortable
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Post by paigepea on Jun 3, 2018 14:02:45 GMT
I have the Volvo xc90. I like its size. I drove some others than felt too big for me. I have 4 kids and when we need the 3rd row, my 8yo twins sit back there. I don't think much bigger kids would be very comfortable there. Like I wouldn't want my teens to have to sit back there for long rides. It drives nicely. It requires premium gas, which can be $. It feels sturdy and safe. I don't think taller people fit back there but some adults fit fine--I do. My sisters teen twins also fit well back there. It definitely is a sturdy car. They changed the seat though I could no longer reach the accelerator so no more Volvo for me. paigepea, how did you like it? And check to see if the 3rd row comes in the BMW X5 there. I actually preferred it to the Volvo though both are wonderful. I really liked the Volvo. It’s a bit smaller than the q7 which is nice. Also, we are looking at CPO cars and the Volvo has a 2015 which brings the cost down whereas the Q7 wasn’t manufactured that year. The 2017 is still very expensive and the 2015 is older technology. |
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jun 3, 2018 17:49:50 GMT
Do they still offer it? I bought my van in 2009 and got the lifetime warranty. I've had several things fixed and when the radio went bad, it was replaced. Got my money back right there. Yes they do. I bought a 2014 with only 13,000 miles on it last year. Bought the lifetime warranty before the certified pre-owned warranty expired. I think these warranties only make sense to purchase if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. One major repair and it can pay for itself. I like the peace of mind it gives me. It pays for everything but wear items like brakes. Because it is a Chrysler warranty (not a third party one) the dealer has no problem getting things covered. They always act relieved when they confirm it is the Chrysler one. Thanks. There was no way I was buying my current van and passing up that warranty! lol If only I had purchased some rust protection. UGH. |
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Post by izzyscraps on Jun 3, 2018 18:27:53 GMT
Check your tires, especially balance. Shaking that is speed-dependent is often a tire issue. ETA if it’s when you brake get the brakes checked. We just replaced the brakes on the odyssey and the car had started shaking about 3 days before it went in. They couldn’t find anything wrong with it. But the shake has gotten worse. I also think it’s the tires / balance. I’m sure it’s fixable but the car is needing a lot of work lately. It’s an 06. My Odyssey is an ‘07 and we out air just went out. Gonna be $1100 to fix the compressor! I usually LOvE Honda’s. They are all I have ever owned, but my Odyssey has given me more trouble! Ready to get rid of it! |
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