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Compact SUV advice?
Posted by Zach on 8/17/15 at 3:17 pm01
I hate buying cars. But it's time.
The wife wants a Buick Enclave because 'it's pretty.'
The Nissan Rogue looks like a good price.
Son says 'Don't buy European.'
WSJ had a guy who said Subaru is the best but didn't give a model name.
I'm gonna spend most of the day Thursday test driving and dickering. Any advice up in here would be appreciated to narrow my choices down.
The wife wants a Buick Enclave because 'it's pretty.'
The Nissan Rogue looks like a good price.
Son says 'Don't buy European.'
WSJ had a guy who said Subaru is the best but didn't give a model name.
I'm gonna spend most of the day Thursday test driving and dickering. Any advice up in here would be appreciated to narrow my choices down.
No advice about compact SUVs...but I do have one observation after buying two new cars in the last 12 months: the compact SUV category is overpriced, IMHO. Think long & hard about whether you need the cargo capacity, high clearance, etc before you buy. I ended up with a compact hatchback and a sedan....the compact hatch (with rear seat folded down) holds more than most small SUVs, and both cars are less expensive to insure & have way way better gas mileage than small SUVs.
I love the Subaru Forester---but it's premium priced. If I lived in a snowy climate, it would be my first choice.
I love the Subaru Forester---but it's premium priced. If I lived in a snowy climate, it would be my first choice.
This post was edited on 8/17 at 3:45 pm
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by tokenBoiler on 8/17/15 at 3:38 pm to Zach
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WSJ had a guy who said Subaru is the best but didn't give a model name.
Either a Forester (slightly more SUV-like) or an Outback (slightly more station-wagon-like).
Both excellent choices, pretty close to the same interior volume, same (or extremely similar) drive-train choices.
This post was edited on 8/17 at 3:41 pm
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by Hawkeye95 on 8/17/15 at 4:00 pm to tokenBoiler
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Either a Forester (slightly more SUV-like) or an Outback (slightly more station-wagon-like).
Both excellent choices, pretty close to the same interior volume, same (or extremely similar) drive-train choices.
i have yet to meet a subaru owner that didn't love their car. I certainly love my subie.
I rented a rogue, and thought meh. I do like the murano but that is a tad more expensive.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by Ridgewalker on 8/17/15 at 4:19 pm to Hawkeye95
Just bought the wife a RAV4 Limited. So far so good. Good mileage, AWD for the hills in this area, good visibility and way too many toys.
31K MSRP but I didn't pay that thanks to Toyota's H pricing.
31K MSRP but I didn't pay that thanks to Toyota's H pricing.
Certified Pre Owned Lexus RX350. Or new Mazda CX-5, or Honda CRV. If you need a 3rd row: Toyota Highlander.
They make a Subaru Forrester with a turbo 4cyl that's supposed to be a lot of fun to drive. If you need AWD that would be a good option.
My sister has that Buick and the interior is crap. Her's looked 10 years old after about 2 years. Typical GM.
They make a Subaru Forrester with a turbo 4cyl that's supposed to be a lot of fun to drive. If you need AWD that would be a good option.
My sister has that Buick and the interior is crap. Her's looked 10 years old after about 2 years. Typical GM.
This post was edited on 8/17 at 5:09 pm
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by BACONisMEATcandy on 8/17/15 at 5:18 pm to Zach
The Nissian has a weird Transmission that takes some getting used to and Suburu does not line up with your political beliefs. Not sure if that matters to you or not
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by UltimaParadox on 8/17/15 at 6:34 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Wife has been very pleased with the Mazda CX-5. It feel like it has a lot more torque than the GMC terrain she had before. Also she is getting 27-28mpg in the city and over 30 on the highway
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by BACONisMEATcandy on 8/17/15 at 7:34 pm to UltimaParadox
The Terrain is just a plain awful car. We were considering buying one before I got one as a rental. Would never buy one.
Very happy with our Jeep Grand Cherokee
Very happy with our Jeep Grand Cherokee
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by Jag_Warrior on 8/17/15 at 8:15 pm to Hawkeye95
I bought my first one in 2004 and now I have three Subies - two bought new and one used. I've owned a lot of brands over the years but Subaru has proven to be the most dependable make that I've ever owned. IMO, they provide excellent value, price aside.
I tell friends who ask me for car advice that Subarus are what Apple products USED to be: they just work. The car salesmen on here may have a different opinion, but I swear by Subies now.
I tell friends who ask me for car advice that Subarus are what Apple products USED to be: they just work. The car salesmen on here may have a different opinion, but I swear by Subies now.
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re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by UltimaParadox on 8/17/15 at 8:30 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
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The Terrain is just a plain awful car.
If there is anything taken from the thread this is it. Worst vehicle we have ever owned. We will never buy another GM.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by CoachRobertson on 8/17/15 at 8:33 pm to Zach
Want price on Sportage? I also have ton of preowned suv, so email for info
I own an '06 CRV and love it. I drove a new Buick Encore and hated just about everything about it. My gf has a late 2000's Jeep Liberty which is not bad. Best bet is to set your budget, test drive the ones in your budget, and go from there.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by BACONisMEATcandy on 8/17/15 at 8:38 pm to UltimaParadox
I'll buy GM, just nothing smaller than the Silverado, Suburban, or Tahoe.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by GaryMyMan on 8/17/15 at 9:12 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
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I'll buy GM, just nothing smaller than the Silverado, Suburban, or Tahoe.
It's 2015 and they still can't get the DRL's to work on their $65,000 SUVs.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by notsince98 on 8/18/15 at 7:39 am to Zach
Look at Honda HRV, Mazda CX-3 and Subaru XV Crosstek. No need wasting time looking at anything else. Buy what you like best.
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by Feed Me Popeyes on 8/18/15 at 8:13 am to hungryone
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the compact SUV category is overpriced, IMHO. Think long & hard about whether you need the cargo capacity, high clearance, etc before you buy. I ended up with a compact hatchback and a sedan....the compact hatch (with rear seat folded down) holds more than most small SUVs, and both cars are less expensive to insure & have way way better gas mileage than small SUVs.
After 5 years of owning a compact SUV, I agree with all of this.
I'm planning to downsize to a compact hatchback soon. I expect to lose only about 10 cubic feet of storage, which is irrelevant 99% of the time I drive. I'll get a cargo box for the roof if I really miss it that other 1% of the time
This post was edited on 8/18 at 8:14 am
re: Compact SUV advice?Posted by The Spleen on 8/18/15 at 9:26 am to Hawkeye95
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i have yet to meet a subaru owner that didn't love their car
Love my OUtback. Best car I've ever owned.
Looked at a Forester and it was nice as well, but liked the Outback better.
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If you want to spend more money acura mdx
You give some of the worst car advice I've seen. An MDX for someone looking for a compact SUV?
OP, the CX-5 is where'd I'd look. A friend just picked up a top line 2016, and it is very nice. Just like this one:
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