Well as I have posted I have been shopping for a new ride. As posted I have test driven every vehicle in this CUV class. I narrowed my final three to; Ford Edge, Dodge Journey and the Kia Sorento.
This week I test drove the final three again and today I made my final decision. I purchased a 2015 Sorento EX (w/o panoramic roof) in Satin Metal. Got a great deal I thought ending up at 5% over invoice. Also got $17K for my 2010 SF LTD with 74K. The $1500 refund also helped. Was really happy and the sales lady I dealt with was really great! After driving the final three again the final decision was easy. There was no comparison when you get right down to the basics as the Sorento just out shines the competition when it comes to standard equipment and overall bang for the buck. Will pick up on Monday and I really can't wait to get it home and get a coat of wax on it. We couldn't really decide on the color and it was between the new Sterling Silver (Bright Silver), Titanium and the Satin. When we put them side by side we felt that the Satin was the nicer color. We have has four silver vehicles before and we felt the Titanium was just a little too dark and too common at least here, The Satin seems to change tones and is more on the taupe side.
Anyway the shopping is over for another three years. Had fun but this is a very confusing market these days. About the only thing we wish it had was a bigger screen for the infotainment. But on the other hand when we tried out the Edge with MFT and the Journey with the Uconnect we both found that we were playing with the screen a little too much. Maybe we did not need the distraction. I am an old school kind of guy and I kinda like the knobs and buttons.
Thanks for all the input from everyone as it really helps to have everyone available when questions and opinions are asked for. Have to update my profile now as a proud new owner of a 2015 Sorento. Now I feel more at home on this forum and it is one of the best out there.
Thanks again everyone.:beer:
This week I test drove the final three again and today I made my final decision. I purchased a 2015 Sorento EX (w/o panoramic roof) in Satin Metal. Got a great deal I thought ending up at 5% over invoice. Also got $17K for my 2010 SF LTD with 74K. The $1500 refund also helped. Was really happy and the sales lady I dealt with was really great! After driving the final three again the final decision was easy. There was no comparison when you get right down to the basics as the Sorento just out shines the competition when it comes to standard equipment and overall bang for the buck. Will pick up on Monday and I really can't wait to get it home and get a coat of wax on it. We couldn't really decide on the color and it was between the new Sterling Silver (Bright Silver), Titanium and the Satin. When we put them side by side we felt that the Satin was the nicer color. We have has four silver vehicles before and we felt the Titanium was just a little too dark and too common at least here, The Satin seems to change tones and is more on the taupe side.
Anyway the shopping is over for another three years. Had fun but this is a very confusing market these days. About the only thing we wish it had was a bigger screen for the infotainment. But on the other hand when we tried out the Edge with MFT and the Journey with the Uconnect we both found that we were playing with the screen a little too much. Maybe we did not need the distraction. I am an old school kind of guy and I kinda like the knobs and buttons.
Thanks for all the input from everyone as it really helps to have everyone available when questions and opinions are asked for. Have to update my profile now as a proud new owner of a 2015 Sorento. Now I feel more at home on this forum and it is one of the best out there.
Thanks again everyone.:beer: