Never thought about that, but I bet it is!
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I am surprised to see any Stellantis brands in the top 10. Good for them.
I am also surprised to see Ford above Honda.
Our perspiration and sweat contribute a lot to the formation of that windshield residue.
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Dodge has only four vehicles in its lineup, while Ram has only seven vehicles, three of which are probably more commonly bought by commercial fleets than individual buyers.
Iāve been SUV shopping lately. Liked the fuel economy of the Lexus RX 350 hybrid but it felt too big for me. The Lexus NX hybrid was a good size but I didnāt like the interior design. The Volvo XC 60 had a luxurious feel but the driving feel was just okay. I preferred the smoother drive of their wagon, the V60 but the trunk felt too small. Drove the Mazda CX-50 and BMW x3. Preferred the BMW x3 and plan to buy the 24 version (there is a new redesign for 25 that is not out yet.)
Something has happened to Hondaās reliability in the newer models, not sure what but they have not been getting the ratings they used to.
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We have a V60. Too small for what?
My last two cars have been wagons, the VW Passat and the Acura TSX Sportswagon. Both had larger cargo space, so thatās what Iām used to. Looking for a vehicle that I can put a bicycle or two in. I think wagons are a great alternative to SUVs and have been driving them for 20 years so I certainly get their appeal.
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@Mom270 You looked at the same cars as I did! I liked a lot about the BMW X3, but didnāt test drive it. My husband was a BMW guy, but I was afraid of the repairs if I kept it a long time like I have with past cars. With him not here to keep the car in order, I was afraid. 
I also was hesitant to get a last model year. I actually looked at the BMW 13 year ago when we got the Acura MDX; we each didnāt like something about it, but I have no memory what it was.
I felt I should stick with a brand with more reliability. Hope I made the right choice!
Curious if you looked at the Acura RDX. I could have been real happy with it, but decided I wanted a hybrid; otherwise I would have save myself some money by sticking with Acura!
I did drive the RDX, maybe a year or two ago. It had a lot of light up safety features that felt annoying to me, but I have to say my current Acura has been phenomenal in terms of reliability. Iāve never had a car that needed fewer repairs. My mechanic recommended the Lexus for reliability, and I liked the hybrid. In my area, the dealers are not really discounting the hybrid, only the gas models. I feel the opposite about model years, Iād rather go with tried and true than something new.
As with colleges, car choice is really all about personal fit.
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Yes, car is about fit (and often budget too). But I fear that our next car shopping adventure in a few years will be complicated by the extra factor of gas (if still offered) vs EV vs hybrid.
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Gas will be here, at least through the mid 2030s if not later.
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Hope you love the X3. Actually, when I was getting frustrated that the Lexus I wanted wasnāt on any of the dealerās allotment list, I reviewed my research on the X3 and was going to go test drive it; then I get an email from one of my Lexus salesman that he had what I wanted coming in.
I was initially afraid to drive the X3, afraid I would love it. The kids would tease me that now that my husband was gone, I want to get a BMW? He would have been excited to have another Beamer in the garage. I did like that it measured smaller, but didnāt feel smaller. I also agree on later model years, than newer; I just felt the electronics were already 4 years old, which made me feel like I was buying an iPhone 11 when the 15 was out. At my age, I wanted all the new features, especially the safety ones. That said, all the reviews for the X3 have been great.
My head has trouble deciding if I am a suburban grandmother who needs to mosey along in a Lexus, or a cool grandmother zooming around in a BMW. Is it too late for a midlife crisis? 
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One of the reasons my DH bought the V60ā¦he is a long distance bike rider, and his bikes fit easily in the back with one back seat folded down.
I think hybrid is the way to go. EVs are limited by their range, charge time, towing capacity, grid capacity (CA is the canary in the coal mine), and range reduction in winter, and governments seem intent on regulating ICE cars out of existence. Hybrids provide, range, good gas mileage, and reduced emissions.
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Good. To each their ownā¦.
@sushiritto Would love it, but I donāt do spoilers and I donāt look good in orange! 
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Itās a beauty. 
For that Iād go Aston Martin - any day
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