Quadman2
Lunatic Member
I had a Suburu Outback Wagon, great car but it was a Lemon from the day I drove it off the lot. It suffered from an earlier year recall of something in the right front drive mechanism. If you took you hands off the wheel and gave it gas, it turned right. The forester is not as big as the Rav4 I am getting rid of.
Not big enough, no full passenger power seats, same with 4runner
I would have bought a Highlander already if they came with full passenger power seats. The only Toyota you can get that in is the top model Avalon.
I know the Acura is a Honda, just like Lexus is Toyota. That is why I am looking at all 3 GMs, I have been leaning towards the Enclave from the start and leaving it for last.
Not big enough and ugly. Have they figured out a way to get the windshield wipers not to stop right in the middle of the windshield yet?
Again, not big enough, measured it when we looked at the 90
Not big enough, too stiff of a ride, I will take the ride of my Buick LaCrosse over a BMW any day.
Anyone I missed and those who replied, Thank You for all the suggestions and input. The hardest feature to find is the full power passenger seats. My wife and I don't have His & Her vehicles and we both have back issues. We don't want to be stuck in a position on long drives. I was 1 day from picking up a Toyota Avalon when we realized this and found the Buick which I absolutely love.
Yes, I do want an SUV and not a car or wagon. The way they are making cars/suvs now sucks as they roll off the back and steal cargo and entry dimensions to save MFG money as they pass it on as gas millage, bullshit. Then they add up every possible square inch unusable nook and cranny and post is as Cubic Feet of Cargo space, more bullshit. We Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe and do more long distance road trips than fly anywhere. I also want to be able to fit my Clearfields in the back LOL.
This week is shot for more test drives so I will start again next week. We will look at the CRV because of the urging here. The 07s were toys for tots.
Sorry to hear about the Sube letting you down. This is the first time I've heard of this happening. I do know they suffered in the late 90's with gasket probs, like VW did, both trying to squeeze more outta the mills, but got this fixed.
I'd do my due diligence. Check out the so called car pundit reviews. Talk to some in the dealer waiting rooms wherein it's dealer fix.(They will more than fill ya in) Talk to friends with the vehicles they have and their takes on their rides. Check the used car lots and see what's out there for late trades (SUV's they got rid of). Check the responses to what Joe Public has to say on the different brands, not putting much reliance on the public polls. Check what the resale value is on your narrowed list and the number that are available for sale.
You well know that there are certain makes/models out there to avoid...these are the obvious with really poor track records. Keep in mind, there's always the proverbial lemon, that for some reason passes quality control... that in itself is another topic for another thread, eh?
Good luck on your quest. Some times the flip of the coin is the best choice...but don't get caught by the SO doing this!
Q