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Posted by admin | Posted in Grills | Posted on 31-05-2010

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Small SUV or Family Sedan?

We’ll be in the market for a new car later this year/early next year. We have a 99 Camry just over 110K ($5000 resale???). We’ll be trying to start a family next year, so we’ll need something to tote baby & gear.

We’re deciding among many models but the front runners are: Mits. Outlander, Honda CRV, Accord, Toyota Rav4, new Camry, or Subaru Forester (not sure about trims on any model yet).

We’ve done research on Cons Rpts and now we’re looking for opinions from ppl who have owned, researched and/or test driven these cars. Important to us: gas mileage (live in So. Cal), best cash price, reliability, safety, owner satisfaction, replacement parts costs, room/ease for family (getting baby in and out of car seat), warranty, and comfort (I’m 5′1″, he’s 6′1″). Looks, luxury, & bells & whistles not that impt. Loans/Lease deals not important at all.

We don’t want to test drive 6 cars, so if you can help us narrow the field, it’d be much appreciated.

I own a Honda CR-V, and it is a wonderful vehicle, not a scam as others have stated. I have a Great Dane and need the room, and live in rural Wisconsin so I need the AWD and ground clearance. It looks like for your needs a Camry or Accord would be great, unless you plan on using it for camping or hauling dogs to the dog park, etc. You have to think long term on these things. I have a big dog and am a triathlete so I needed a larger vehicle to fit my life into. Honda and Toyota are the way to go right now for gas mileage, reliability and overall satisfaction. I owned a Toyota for many years with only a small transmission problem later in it’s mileage. Subaru has a lot of catching up to do to be considered a contender in the auto world, and Mazda nearly went bankrupt a few years ago. Mitsubishi has great engines but if you look at the numbers for safety, not as good. If you only plan on a couple babies in the near future, here is how I would rate the vehicles from best to worst for YOU.
1. Honda Accord
2. Toyota Camry (very close second, trans. problems in some)
3. Honda CR-V
4. Toyota Rav4
5. Mitsubishi Outlander
6. Subaru Forester
Good luck!