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Need your help in 2011

By Bob Sokoler

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Properties East

December 25, 2010 11:35 AM

I have 2 months left on the lease of our current car (a Toyota hybrid Highlander) and I'm beginning my search for a replacement Suv. Style, comfort, gas milage and 5 vs 7 passengers are all factors. I'm wondering, if money is not a factor (just the fact that the replacement needs to be an Suv), does anyone have a suggestion on which way to go? Do I stay with American vs import? Does brand and price make a difference to buyers? See where I'm going with this? Anyone have any thoughts or am I over thinking it?

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Jane Becker

Keller Williams Home Team AdvantEdge - Worcester, MA

CRS,ASP,ABR,CBR,CDPE,LMC,E-PRO,GRI

I always felt that the car is just to get me from one point to another. But the older I get, the more features start to matter to me. My first thing was keyless entry, love it. The next thing automatic seats and sun roof. I am using my parents's car and there is nothing better than heated seats in New England Winter. Drive what you like.

Dec 25, 2010 11:39 AM

Rodney Mason - Sr Loan Officer

CrossCountry Mortgage NMLS# 3029 - Atlanta, GA

AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MI, NC, SC, TN, TX

I've had my Mercedes ML350 for close to 6 years now. I bought one of the first ones of the new body style. When its time to replace mine, I will probably just get another one in a different color.

Dec 25, 2010 11:40 AM

Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA

Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ

#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

I went for the 9 passenger, Ford Expedition - wish there was a model that did better on gas, though!

Dec 25, 2010 11:41 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You can sell just as much with a Honda Accord and save a lot of money over the years. Best wishes for continued success. If you must buy a big SUV, buy it this year for the full write off.

Happy Holidays from your friend in Maryland.

Dec 25, 2010 12:03 PM

Lorraine Sayer

Monument, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain homes - Colorado Springs, CO

Realtor ABR,CDPE,GRI - Colorado Springs,CO RE/MAX

Bob I had just this dilemma this year and after test driving and researching many SUVs I narrowed it down to the X3, the Escape, or the Liberty. I wanted a great Realtor car that was reliable, with reasonable gas mileage, and comfortable for guests. I was really leaning towards the X3 but my practical side won over and I bought the Escape. I've never been happier. It's reliable, great in the snow, comfortable, lots of room for my signs, and great on gas. I had after market seat heaters added and it looks professional and added that one feature I felt short changed from the X3. Good luck on your decision

Dec 25, 2010 12:33 PM

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Do you physically put Buyers into your car for showings? If so, then roominess and comfort are what matters. If that family of 5 or of 7 is cramped and uncomfortable, they are probably not going to be thinking about the good gas mileage that the car is getting.

It goes without saying, that whatever you drive - whether a Prius or a SUV or an S-Class Mercedes - it needs to be spotlessly clean inside and out.

Good luck with your decision, Bob!

Dec 25, 2010 04:03 PM

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