Can't go wrong with the Subaru Forester. Safe! Pretty good on gas. Bullet proof motor. Great resale value. Super in the rain/snow (4WD) Reliable. High customer appreciation.
On my 5th Sube right now. The above speaks for itself.
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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.
For the record, Volvo was a Scandinavian (Swedish) company (originally), but has passed through many hands, including Renault, SAAB, GM, Ford and Mitsubishi--the truck division and heavy equipment (the profitable part) was spun off and sold--I don't know who currently owns the car brand.
I forgot about the Subarus--nice vehicles and pretty reliable as of late (just stay away from the CVT transmissions).
I again will have to encourage you to check out the new Honda CR-V. You do realize that Acura is just Honda with another $10K tacked on the sticker--almost to the point of being like an Escalade being a leather-wrapped Suburban, until you start getting into the big $$$ models.
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.
I think the Jeep Wranglers are popular for a good reason, as I have asked many people about their's and they say they are quite reliable plus they have a full frame for toughness. Some in the mags may not like the ride with the solid axles, but they are rugged and easy to work on, plus you don't have the rubber boots to worry about.
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?
You should test drive Volvo XC60, not the newest version but the latest of the old model (-2017)
Drives good and built to last, I would buy the 5 cyl diesel and auto trans
Again, not big enough, measured it when we looked at the 90
The new BMW X3 is probably the finest of all the cars you've mentioned . . . if you care about how it drives and handles. They start under $50k with standard power seats on both sides and, USB, and Bluetooth audio transfer, and on the remaining 2018s there's $2000 back in rebates and another $1000 if you finance through BMW and own a competitive make (Conquest Cash). If you don't drive one you won't ever experience the driving dynamics. If you drive one and don't care for it, then driving dynamics just aren't at the top of your list. That's okay. I deal with plenty of people every day who won't appreciate what makes a BMW a BMW, and don't care. They're not for everyone but the X3 is a great car, made in America, and maintenance is free for 3-years/36,000 miles. About $54,000 (before rebates) will get you all the modern safety devices and it's even $2000 cheaper if you don't need AWD, though I would never recommend the 2WD model.
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.
