What optional third row SUV would you buy used?

Posted by OldStirrup@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 22 comments

I am searching for a new to me car. We want an optional third row SUV with these specs:

$35,000 or under
Under 50,000 miles
2020 or newer
Very safe and reliable
Second Row Captains Chairs
Adaptive Cruise Control
Apple Car Play
Other nice to haves: physical gear shift (not buttons or knob), sunroof, heated seats, etc.

Cars I like: Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas

Feeling a little overwhelmed by options and making the right choice! Also, if buying for Carvana is there anything to look out for?

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Awkward-Letter-6339@reddit

I really enjoyed my Atlas. Go find a 2022. Has everything you want including wireless CarPlay.

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WorldlyLine731@reddit

Honda odyssey. SUV are stupid gas guzzlers

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This. Consumer Reports range the Highlander and Hybrid as the two most reliable 3-row crossovers, going back a decade. Highlander 2023+ uses a 4 cylinder turbo which is noisier than the discontinued V6, and gets the same fuel economy. Hybrid gets 35mpg overall, but fewer available below $35K.

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IdaDuck@reddit

Armada.

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aringa@reddit

Highlander for reliability if you don't need to use the third seat for anything except small children.

We have a 2019 Chevy Traverse with 120k miles and no problems so far. This may not be the experience for all folks, but ours has been good. It has a usable third row.

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Annual-Duty-6468@reddit

Please don't buy from Carvana. They have multiple lawsuits for issues with delivering cars, to not transferring titles so people can register they vehicle they are paying for.

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burnah-boi@reddit

Kia Telluride owner here: get it. It's fantastic, much better than the Palisade (they are not the same), and looks fantastic. It's extremely reliable too.

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Annual-Duty-6468@reddit

I love how everyone who doesn't own a Korean car down votes those that do.

Owned 4 now, never had any breakdowns. All were over 120k miles when we sold them.

"Nope, they are crap" 👎

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rickybobbyscrewchief@reddit

We had a very good experience with our VW Atlas. At the top trim level it felt almost Audi-ish. And it's one of the more truly comfortable/usable 3rd rows for passengers.

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J-Rag-@reddit

Avoid Kia/Hyundai. They have a ling reputation of being unreliable trash. Just get the Toyota and call it a day

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bundtcakep@reddit

This 1000%. Toyota, Honda, or even a Volvo xc90(T8 only) , MB GLE350(naturally aspirated no air suspension only)

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CrimeBot3000@reddit

Honda good too. I like my Pilot.

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Dnlx5@reddit

I would go explorer or pilot myself. Actually Explorer ST or Acura MDX... I like fun cars.

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Imaginary_Weird6027@reddit

Denali

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TheCanadianShield99@reddit

Pilot, MDX, Highlander

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wafp@reddit

Grand Highlander

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Rebelyun24@reddit

Honda Pilot!

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AIS2319@reddit

last gen honda crv

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rickybobinski@reddit

Acura MDX?

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extrvnced@reddit

This is a very unique list of requirements, I’m sure you wouldn’t be able to find dozens of similar posts with great recommendations using the search function