Consumer Reports (a trustworthy source to me) lists used 4Runner,Rav4, Pathfinder, Pilot, Forester, and Outback as a "Best Buy". I think they're all 4 wheel drive and/or SUV's.
Honda Element is on the list as well...if I wasn't old and frumpy, I'd get that!
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03-07-2007, 04:45 PM #1
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03-07-2007, 04:56 PM #2
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Back before you were born we called Subaru the "State Car of Alaska."
Have you considered a Subaru Legacy wagon? I've hauled 2 big dogs (110 lb Rottie and 75 lb mutt) in my Legacy without putting the back seat down, and also hauled 2 bikes inside it with the seat down. No dogs WITH the bikes in side the car, though.
Now I have an Impreza (my 3rd Subi), which easily hauls one bike inside or two dogs (75 lb mutt and 85 lb Griffon) with the back seat down. I haven't had the opportunity to try hauling 2 bikes yet. Imprezas are cheaper, but smaller. Same engine and such as the Legacy. The Forester is the same platform as the Impreza but taller and roomier inside.
All have AWD and generally more clearance (especially in the Outback versions of the wagons and the Forester) than the average pick-up truck. (gotta watch the pumpkin on a pickup!)
Edit: I get between 32-36 mpg in my Imp.Last edited by KnottedYet; 03-07-2007 at 05:03 PM.
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