Need Doodle-mobile recommendations/ RESULTS

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

We are in the process of looking for a different SUV for more practical purposes, like lugging 2 big doodles and soon, car seat and grandson around in.  Neither the dogs, baby or I need a Lexus and having them damage the seats like they have is too frustrating when I consider resale, so the time is now before more damage is done.

What type do you have and what do you like or dislike about your SUV in regards to the practicality of having your doodle travel in it?  Thanks.

 

RESULTS: This is what we all either have, wish we had or wish we didn't have. I only included the comments of why we did not like the vehicle because there was too much of the good to mention about the others. Just a summary for us all to review. Comments anyone?

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7.
Honda Element   "good for doods, not for travel"
Honda Odyssey
Honda Ridgeline
Toyota RAV4
Jeep Grand Cherokee, "good for doods, poor gas mileage"
Toyota Highlander
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder  "too tall for medium dood to jump into"
Hyandai Santa Fe  "too small"
Ford Explorer
Subaru Outback  "smells like dog"
And of course :

Echo's Corvette with side car!!!

 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Thanks Nancie, I will check this out. I will also look into the leather repair. There is a custom leather furniture place here called Creative Leather, so I will see what they can do. The Lexus dealer here had no clue how tears were fixed. ??? I;m sure the cost of repair would easily have paid for the covers had I invested in them sooner.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Interesting that the Lexus dealer didn't have any suggestions.  I had the VW dealership repair a slight puncture in one of my previous cars seat.  I also had my Lazy Boy recliner repaired when my daughter's pet rat ate a nice hole in the back cushion.  This was years ago. I went to an independent person and can't remember if I found him in the phone book or if Lazy Boy referred him.  Did a great job and matched the color perfectly.  I think it was a few hundred dollars but that was back 20 years ago.  I'm sure you can find someone.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I thought it was interesting as well, since I can't possibly be the only Lexus owner to have a puncture in the leather seats. They are very soft italian leather, so well made, but still leather none the less. I may have just gotten someone who is new and didn;t bother to ask around. I will call again to start with.