My parents need a small AWD crossover SUV that is new and in the 15-25k range

fdsasdasdf · 07-30-2009, 06:19 PM

So my parents are looking into getting rid of their 2005 Chrysler minivan. Mainly because it sucks, has 70,000 miles on it and acts like it has 150,000 (tooooo many problems to name). My mom is getting super fed up with the "quality" of it. Also, we have no more Chrysler dealers around.

They're looking at the Toyota Rav4, but I am trying to convince them to grab a Subaru instead. I have seen tests where Subaru's AWD system outperforms Honda, VW, and Toyota's AWD systems. Personally, I think the upcoming 2010 looks like it'd be great with its CVT and neat standard features. What would you all recommend? I'd tell them to wait for the X1 but that's just wayyy out of their price range.

Buegie · 07-30-2009, 08:21 PM

I'd highly reccomend a Subaru Forester...my mom bought a brand new one back in '01 and had until someone ran into her when she was parked last year. She put 150,xxx on it in the time and barely changed the oil. She never did the timing belt and even still I really can't recall a single problem that it ever had.

Legato2057 · 07-30-2009, 08:34 PM

+ 1

the Forrester also won the last "SUV of the year" from Motor Trend.

TwoSaints · 07-30-2009, 09:24 PM

I'll echo the votes for the Forester. It's really an amazing machine

1cleanm6 · 07-30-2009, 11:39 PM

saturn vue.

quagmire · 07-31-2009, 12:49 AM

Why not the new Chevy Equinox? I believe the 2.4 DI uses the Haldex AWD system which many reviewers have loved in the Saab 9-3. Plus, it gets 3 MPG better on the highway then the Forester( both get 20 MPG city).

ben14142001 · 07-31-2009, 12:59 AM

Subaru all the way baby.

Epik · 07-31-2009, 02:15 AM

At least take a look at the Hyundai Veracruz. You might be able to get a Limited down to $25,000.

It's pretty much a Lexus RX with longer warranty for a lot less. If not the Veracruz, the Santa Fe is cheaper while still maintaining most of the features.

5-star safety, and is now a recommended buy from CR.

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fdsasdasdf Captain 131 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	My parents need a small AWD crossover SUV that is new and in the 15-25k range So my parents are looking into getting rid of their 2005 Chrysler minivan. Mainly because it sucks, has 70,000 miles on it and acts like it has 150,000 (tooooo many problems to name). My mom is getting super fed up with the "quality" of it. Also, we have no more Chrysler dealers around. They're looking at the Toyota Rav4, but I am trying to convince them to grab a Subaru instead. I have seen tests where Subaru's AWD system outperforms Honda, VW, and Toyota's AWD systems. Personally, I think the upcoming 2010 looks like it'd be great with its CVT and neat standard features. What would you all recommend? I'd tell them to wait for the X1 but that's just wayyy out of their price range.
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Buegie Captain 51 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT/DC iTrader: (2)	I'd highly reccomend a Subaru Forester...my mom bought a brand new one back in '01 and had until someone ran into her when she was parked last year. She put 150,xxx on it in the time and barely changed the oil. She never did the timing belt and even still I really can't recall a single problem that it ever had.
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	+ 1 the Forrester also won the last "SUV of the year" from Motor Trend. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	I'll echo the votes for the Forester. It's really an amazing machine
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quagmire I am Gundam 197 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Why not the new Chevy Equinox? I believe the 2.4 DI uses the Haldex AWD system which many reviewers have loved in the Saab 9-3. Plus, it gets 3 MPG better on the highway then the Forester( both get 20 MPG city).
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ben14142001 Captain 27 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Subaru all the way baby.
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Epik Awesome &amp;amp; Likes Cookies 43 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2011 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	At least take a look at the Hyundai Veracruz. You might be able to get a Limited down to $25,000. It's pretty much a Lexus RX with longer warranty for a lot less. If not the Veracruz, the Santa Fe is cheaper while still maintaining most of the features. 5-star safety, and is now a recommended buy from CR. __________________
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