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One quick comment: Consumer Reports tested the Nitro a few issues back, and found it to be one of the worst cars they had ever tested (highs: none; lows: it doesn't drive well, it doesn't brake well, it gets abominable fuel economy, it's cheaply-finished,...). The only reason to buy one, they say, is for its look (if you're into that - personally, the Nitro reminds me of that other breadbox-looking car, the Scion xB).

The Edge on the other hand got much better reviews, but cannot compete with the Murano (with which it is competing).

Also: "buying American" these days isn't that easy anymore, as there are plenty of domestic cars that are being built abroad, while the opposite is true, too. If you insist on an "American" brand, you might miss out on better cars for less money (that's not too say that all foreign cars are better and cheaper), only to find out that your "American" car was completely built in Mexico - you'll only have fooled yourself

[Computernerd22]

Which do you like better out of the two above? Why? Why do you not like one over the other? Or, would you go a whole other direction?

I've also thought about getting another Jeep... and I love the Jeep. But, like I said above... I want something different. Those two are def. different.

I want to keep it under $30K and I'm looking to buy as early as this weekend

Me personally, I wouldnt choose either one of thoses as an option. Why? How often do you buy a new car or (awesome used car, I wouldnt spend 30,000 on a used car either) you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.


And to be honest your really short changing yourself for only wanting "american made" that really limits the car buying experience.

You can get an bad ass car for under 30,000. Me personally I would be looking at Acura, Infiniti, VW, BMW, Audi, Mitsubshi, etc... models not just limiting myself to *Ford & Dodge*. etc...