In the market for a new car. Only have one baby now but will have another one in the next two years. Thinking either a Q7 or X5 then we will get the big family hauler in a few years. Which do you think is better? Lease or buy?

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No XC90?

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I have an etron and Acura MDX with 2 kids and love it. We had a QX60 and other bigger SUVs before that but the extra room didn’t help. You’ll never use the 3rd row with 2 car seats because it’s a pain to put them in 3rd and putting them in 2nd will make it too much of a pain to access the 3rd.
Also, you’ll need the trunk space for strollers and baby gear, so 3rd becomes folded down anyways.
Just remember that kids are kids and will wreck the interior once they’re 1.5yrs and up. So don’t expect your nice car to stay clean 😂

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Yup. Only time you’ll use 3rd row is in a van or American full sized SUV (Expedition, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon).

However you should consider a 3rd row for more storage space if you need it (eg XC90 over XC60, MDX over RDX).

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To start, I would say both of those ARE big family haulers (more so the Q7 because of the third row), but to each their own.

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When i say family hauler i mean a mini van or full size American SUV. This is to get us through the next 5 years then be the second car

If you know or strongly suspect out of the gate that you only want this for a few years, I think that’s the use case that leases are designed for. I have only ever owned because we keep our cars until the wheels fall off.

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We got a Hyundai Santa Fe once we got the second kid. It’s tight with two kids and an adult in the back, but we have PLENTY of space for luggage and baby stuff for all trips we take.
We would’ve gotten the palisade (3 row) if we weren’t concerned with money but we don’t like to spend too much on cars

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Tesla Model X. Is the way to go. Simplify your life with the wing doors.

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Q7 3rd row is laughable. How many in the family?

I'd go Q8 over Q7 if you don't need the laughable excuse for a third row. More legroom in the second row, more cargo room, better performance, and a cooler design

I second this! I think the Q8 is better overall.

Big fan of the Navigator here. The newest Expedition is also worth a look. Both offer a comfortable third row when the need is there. Also the second row pull down is very car seat friendly.

I just ordered a bmw x7 last week after being in the market for the last 2-3 months. Moving from RDX and wanted a 3rd row.

Same situation. We went with the Ford Expedition, love it.

Love my 2018’Q7 with air suspension and 4 wheel steering. Super small turn radius, solid power ( Supercharged V6). I would, in restrospect, maybe gone for the Q8 but it was more expensive and didn’t come with the 4 wheel steering/ air suspension package

Been happy with the Highlander with 2 kids / dog. Good midsized vehicle.

I’ve been happy with my Golf R… but to each their own. I live in a big city where parking can be a challenge so it works out great.

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