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When my daughter got married in 2020, she had a 2014 Kia Soul. She bought it in 2017 with maybe 80K miles. 3 years ago, my not into cars son in law was driving it and it was making a racket and it died on the side of the road with around 140K miles on it. A good Samaritan stopped and found no oil on the dipstick! He put oil in it and got it going. Anyway, now 3 years and 2 kids later, they need a new car because it eats spark plugs and burns oil, when it runs! I wonder why???
Their parameter is a 3 row SUV, less than 60K miles, around $30,000.00 and about 50 miles from Albany. My daughter asked me to look for her, so I sent her listings for a CPO 2023 Mazda CX9, CPO 2022 Hyundai Palisade, 2021 CPO Kia Telluride, 2020 non CPO Highlander, non 2021 CPO Pilot with 85K miles all.
I'll leave the final decision to them, but now they really need something fast.

@sb55 said:

When my daughter got married in 2020, she had a 2014 Kia Soul. She bought it in 2017 with maybe 80K miles. 3 years ago, my not into cars son in law was driving it and it was making a racket and it died on the side of the road with around 140K miles on it. A good Samaritan stopped and found no oil on the dipstick! He put oil in it and got it going. Anyway, now 3 years and 2 kids later, they need a new car because it eats spark plugs and burns oil, when it runs! I wonder why???

Their parameter is a 3 row SUV, less than 60K miles, around $30,000.00 and about 50 miles from Albany. My daughter asked me to look for her, so I sent her listings for a CPO 2023 Mazda CX9, CPO 2022 Hyundai Palisade, 2021 CPO Kia Telluride, 2021 non CPO Highlander, non 2021 CPO Pilot with 85K miles all.

I'll leave the final decision to them, but now they really need something fast.

I’m not sure what the pricing looks like, but our 2022 Highlander is a phenomenal vehicle. Last year of the Toyota V6. Find one with a bench seat and it will be well worth it. With 2 kids and the occasional need to use the 3rd row, a Highlander would be ideal. I think my ‘22 is better than a ‘21. ‘21 might have had some transmission issues.

Edit. I just looked again and the Highlander in their range is 2020 (not 2021)

$40K is the new $30K...

I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.

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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe

Not to mention that the government (and perhaps space aliens) can track your every move.😳

Speaking of tracking, has anyone heard anything about these nationwide walkie talkies? They use cell towers, cost about $300. with no monthly subscription cost. Supposedly can't be tracked or hacked, and nothing is saved to anywhere. Sounds like they would be a criminal's best friend.

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Only someone who cheats on their taxes would think of owning such a thing.

jmonroe