Buying a small SUV this week

[IZ]

Any experience with these 3 models?

Toyota RAV4

Nissan Rogue

Mitsu Outlander (Sport)

[Popeye the Sailor]

Any experience with these 3 models?

Toyota RAV4

Nissan Rogue

Mitsu Outlander (Sport)

My mom has had the first two. I'll ask her this weekend.


It does confirm they be little old lady cars though. 

[kopfjäger]

 

[IZ]

My mom has had the first two. I'll ask her this weekend.
It does confirm they be little old lady cars though. 

thanks.

That's fine.  Not too concerned.  Just need something small to fit the s/o, baby and I.  A vehicle good on gas, has a sunroof, some cargo room for baby stuff and roof rack.

We've owned 2 Mitsubishis in the past (Monstero Sport and Eclipse) and they never had a problem.  Had a Toyo and 2 Lexus and they are just as good. Haven't owned a Nissan yet. Dreading dealing with them though when I go in for a test drive tomorrow.  We considered the VW Tiguan and even the Jetta Wagon..because of the price, gas milage and extended moonrooof.  

[Popeye the Sailor]

We have a CR-V for baby duty and have been happy with it. Might be worth adding to the list.

[The Bacon Junkie]

Nissans are pretty tough...  You've seen my pickup. 

It's got the 2.5L V-6 in it.   I don't do nearly the maintenance that I should, but she's still running strong at 198,xxx+ miles. 

My dad has an Altima that won't die either.  No issues whatsoever...

Just mt $0.02

[RAT900]

We have a CR-V for baby duty and have been happy with it. Might be worth adding to the list.

+1

We have a used 2008 CR-V AWD lease-return we picked up a year or so ago

that we use to haul the dogs and other various oversized stuff between houses

very pleased with it...but then I am always pleased with Hondas milquetoast line-up

[DanTheMan]

My dads got a little crv that i've been driving around, seems like a decent mini suv, but disappointed with the MPG, 25... maybe i expect more from a little car.

[Jdan]

The RAV4 (at least the newer models) are extremely uncomfortable for the passengers.
The throttle, brakes, and everything else seem extremely sensitive and I feel carsick no matter who's driving

[RAT900]

My wife had the Matrix from new before the CR-V

I would rather carve an eye out with a rusty spoon than own another Toyota car...

maybe their trucks are "better" but boy oh boy was that Matrix one sorry shit wagon

[Speedbag]

Have a bit over 11K on a '11 VW Tiguan and love it.....

I considered the Honda, Nissan, and Toyota at the time also but there was no contest. The VW is way more fun to drive.

[herm]

is the toyota highlander considered a small SUV? i drove a loaner a while back, and it seemed pretty good.

[pitbull]

can I throw out a suggestion?


the new KIA sportage is getting awesome reviews and a few car mags have rated them tops for whatever the mini-suv category is.

Many car review folks are saying KIA has caught up to Honda and Toyota for quality, surpassed them for styling (subjective) for less money.

[Popeye the Sailor]

IZ should get a vehicle from whoever will throw in a free lifetime tire protection plan.

[lethe]

IZ should get a vehicle from whoever will throw in a free lifetime tire protection plan.

a Bobcat with foam filled tires