Another "which vehicle would you get" thread

[zioxide]

Love. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru.
Go with honda!!!

You can't go wrong with either really. I own a Subaru and I love it. **** tears up roads no matter if they are wet, dry, dirt, or even snow in the winter. I've driven thru 12+ inches of powder in my Legacy.

My mother owns a CR-V and it's quite nice as well. The Subaru has a better feel while driving though... that AWD makes it feel like it's on a roller coaster track when turning. It's awesome.

 

[AlabamaSlammer]

I would go with the Honda or check out the Subaru ..

 

[sdilley14]

Lots of useful input - thank you!

I did a little poking around looking at Subarus when I was doing my search, and I just haven't found any that I really find visually appealing. Maybe I haven't looked closely enough? I would be open to a Subaru SUV in the $20k and below price range, under 45k miles, with a moonroof. I haven't really seen any though.

I'm leaning towards the Ford because it's a great cross section of style, features, MPG, and price/positive equity. Though I still need to get a Carfax report on it. That will really tell the tale.

After the Ford, I'm slightly leaning towards the Rav4. It's a year newer, and I really like the exterior styling better. Though the CR-V is a great value at the price they have it at. Ugghhh, decisions, lol.

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Damnit, nevermind, the Ford was sold. Not surprised considering it was priced $4k+ below NADA retail. Oh well, I'm not in a hurry or a "must buy" situation. I'll keep looking around.

 

[Gregg2]

Yeah that crv looks terrible with the spare tire on the back. They changed that for the 2009 model year and did another redesign in 2012 I think. The latest version looks way better.

But I still don't like those tail lights going all the way up to the roof, for one thing.

 

[sdilley14]

But I still don't like those tail lights going all the way up to the roof, for one thing.

Agreed, I'm not a huge fan of the tall taillights. I would say though that the 3rd gen CRV is the one I prefer the most. The 2nd gen has the extra wheel attached to the tailgate, which I'm not a fan of, and the 4th gen just seems a bit longer and the taillights have an even more curved, "sideways V" type shape to it. I looked it up and the 4th gen is only about an inch longer than the 3rd gen, but it feels more stretched out. I think the way the taillights are shaped adds to that effect.

 

[jlsm511]

My mom has a CR-V, been running trouble free since 1999 except for some normal maintenance. Paint looks like ****, but mechanically the best car we've owned. Compared to my MINI Cooper S, which I won't get into.