I’m in So Cal - I have about a 6 month window to lease a new 7 passenger SUV.
What brands would you look to that would provide value?
Would you look to end of year or wait the 6 months?
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Nissan Pathfinder, outgoing close out model Honda Pilot, occasional Toyota Highlander deal, occasionally Subaru Ascent.
Not much else. Also I’d try for a deal now for year end. No idea how deals will be 6-mo from now. Could be better, could definitely be worse.
Nissan does have their fiscal year end March, so that’s a possibility. Honda and Toyota too, but they don’t push as hard for that.
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Whatever you explore, try joining an owners Facebook group before buying to get a sense of issues. I’ve seen a few potential lemon issues here recently and had my brand new xc90 (which btw isn’t a value play) in the shop for the last month. Would have avoided that purchase after spending 10 mins on the Fb page.
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Our new 2022 xc90 t6 mom has been great. Got in sept from here. What issues are you having? Where is link for forum? Thank you!
Also with costco and a plan over past month, volvo definitely seems like a value play. Wish costco was available in sept and also that i had a plan… but i got medical and msd so paying $700+taxes for 66k in the market then was best i could find for new…
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Great to hear. I got the T8. Needed the battery control module replaced. Not all are lemons, but that android software seems to be a common issue.
Posted pic of fb group here. Not sure how to share link. Specific to T8 though.
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Do that and youll never buy a new car again 
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Defender 130. You didn’t provide any ballpark.
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Haha. You’d be surprised. Some are full of fanboys and only minor issues are reported. Others have guides for dealing with corporate HQ when reliability issues inevitably arise 
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Are you doing this purely to get the best deal or the best car?
Also depends on needs. I had a 2019 highlander that I really liked except it was hard to park (I used to park a 1980 Cadillac without a problem, it was not me!) It was smaller than the Pilot I have now but I liked it better, felt more like a luxury car. Pilot I got in 2021 because it was a deal and Toyota was not producing anything. I like it, it is roomier than the highlander but I do not need the extra room. I got two full size adults in the thrid row for 2 hours and they were comfortable
I have heard the Pathfinder has a more truck like ride. Not something I want
I had a pre 2000 Volvo V70, so many problems, I knew the lady at the service counter by name (I have my own mechanic, almost never go to the dealership otherwise). Never considered another one but I have plenty of friends who are happy with them
The Subaru Ascent I have no idea but Subaru has a promotion with AKC and PHS to get a car at a reduced price if you are a member. I got one in August that way but you have to find a dealer to take it, the promotions change, and to give the lower contribution you have to wait 6 months after you joined. I did that and joined 6 months before I wanted the new car and it worked out
I always (in the before times) saw the best car ads in December and end of March
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Agree with this. You usually are not going to an owners page to praise a vehicle. Usually you stumble on a forum or group when you have issues. Lesson learned with multiple brands.
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here you go- $400ish/mo
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Bigfeet post is very limited qty, so if you wait, it will be gone.
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Definitely the Mazda cx-9 GT (grand touring). MF is a tiny 0.0001 (0 .02%). I’ve owned mine for 1 month and love it
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I’m open to everything - currently driving a GLS 450. But open to Mazda or value driven luxury deal (if there is one to be had)
Maybe consider the LWB 7 seater Range Rover. Should go very well with the GLS 450.
Lincoln Aviator pretty nice too.
CX-9 GT is second highest trim. Very luxurious. Turbo engine.
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Then go for 130. Should probably hold value better than most other luxury SUVs. Price-value balance…
Are you seeking a good deal or a good SUV?
I still recommend the Telluride or Palisade (which are fantastic vehicles that I would drive over my two EVs on road trips) even as a new 23 GC owner.
I test drove the Subaru Ascent Touring recently and was impressed for the price tag ($50K ish). May not have the most space though (much like the GC).
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He said 7 seaters, not 4 seaters.
Telluride SXP hands down…. From all the features at a reasonable purchase price to value retention.
But you’ll need to order now. 6 months is probably the average waiting time.
Last time I checked on the Telluride forums all the CA buyers were ordering from CO dealers such as Arapaho Kia and whatever the former I25Kia is called now.
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