I’d love input on this: we will buy buying a new car soon, and need one with a third row for the kids and their friends. We don’t want a minivan, keep our cars for a long time (have a 2002 Highlander with 150k+ miles), and quality is important. We love our current Highlander, and besides the fact…

I’d think the CX-9 would be about the same size, as would a Ford Flex, also the new Explorer. But nothing wrong at all with the Highlander. But when it gets down to how your family fits, the only way to tell is to try each one out.

Consider a Buick Enclave. Edmunds estimates that it will cost less to repair, maintain, insure, and fill up with gas than the MDX. It also gets high ratings for comfort and handling. Well, handling is good for such a large SUV. Give one a test drive and see if you like it. BTW, the Enclave has …

If you like the 2002 Highlander, how about a Highlander Hybrid. Might as well go “dorky” all the way. We have had 7 Toyota trucks and SUVs and have had very few problems with them. I don’t see why the new Highlander shouldn’t be just as reliable as the old.

We currently own a MDX ('04) and have been very happy with it; drive long distances. It is very comfortable and the power train is amazing. I think you will find the first and the second row seats to be quite spacious; if you put down the third row seats there is ample storage space. I think the rec…

Thanks, all - appreciate the feedback. We’ll check in to the options suggested by others, test drive a few, and hopefully will have our decision made in the next week or two.

Let us know what you decide, Blisster.

I have a 2009 Honda pilot and the second row is huge and I have put adults in the third row and never heard any complaints. I have almost 50 k on it and haven’t had one problem. The gas mileage has been pretty good for a large vehicle.

Agree with jtsanders. Consider the Enclave. The Highlander’s 3rd row is extremely tight, and consumers rate the Buick Enclave’s 3rd row seat among the best in the midsize SUV/crossover segment. You can see how over 100 consumers rate the top selling medium SUVs at handsoncomparisons.com

You guys are making me re-think my bias…my mom drove a Buick Century when I was growing up, and it’s hard to think of me driving a Buick! Others have also suggested the Lincoln MKT. I think I’ll be out at some different dealerships this week… (and thank you all, again!)

New Toyota Highlander? Or Acura MDX? Or are we missing something?

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bscar August 18, 2011, 12:40am 5

Subaru Tribeca has 3rd row i believe.

why are you worried about looking dorky to others. To heck with what others think

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