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I'm buying a new vehicle- I think. I've been told to look at used but
I think they nail you on leasing rates with used. Anyway, I'm moving
from a '98Volvo V70 R AWD. Need a wagon or SUV-big dog and growing
son! The Tribute is so much cheaper thna other SUV's so makes me
suspicious. is there a catch?

Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
handling. The Forrester was amazing handling- the outback seemed
sluggish to me.

So welcome all comments and views.
 

"deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>
> Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> handling. The Forrester was amazing handling

So buy the Forester. It's a tall wagon, and a softroader. . Be sure and try the
non-turbo if you want to save money (cost less and uses regular gas; the turbo uses premium,
and more of it). It's faster than the Rav4, and I think it's even faster than the supercharged
Xterra. The turbo is even faster than the WRX. Speaking of which, it doesn't sound like
you need much in terms of size, and it sounds like you appreciate handling. Tried the Impreza
Sport Wagon or WRX Wagon?




 
If Subaru, I'd buy a used Legacy LS, GT, whatever ... Wagon, 2.5 litre, 5
spd ... it's a grown ups car. And a lotta fun to drive :)

"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> > it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> > of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> > a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> > old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> > handling. The Forrester was amazing handling
>
> So buy the Forester. It's a tall wagon, and a softroader. . Be sure and
try the
> non-turbo if you want to save money (cost less and uses regular gas; the
turbo uses premium,
> and more of it). It's faster than the Rav4, and I think it's even faster
than the supercharged
> Xterra. The turbo is even faster than the WRX. Speaking of which, it
doesn't sound like
> you need much in terms of size, and it sounds like you appreciate
handling. Tried the Impreza
> Sport Wagon or WRX Wagon?
>
>
>
>


 
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> > it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> > of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> > a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> > old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> > handling. The Forrester was amazing handling
>
> So buy the Forester. It's a tall wagon, and a softroader. . Be sure and try the
> non-turbo if you want to save money (cost less and uses regular gas; the turbo uses premium,
> and more of it). It's faster than the Rav4, and I think it's even faster than the supercharged
> Xterra. The turbo is even faster than the WRX. Speaking of which, it doesn't sound like
> you need much in terms of size, and it sounds like you appreciate handling. Tried the Impreza
> Sport Wagon or WRX Wagon?

I need some space because I have a large dog- so the Impreza is too
small. Also worry about safety and Impreza's size makes me wonder- but
that might be uninformed thinking on my part. BTW- I must confess that
I have never used premium gas in my volvo even though I have a turbo.
Too cheap and gas prices too high in Toronto. What happens if you
don't use premium gas?

Yes, I appreciate handling- but maybe I shd just curtail my aggressive
driving and then I cd drive a cheaper car!! Thank you for the input-
Subaru won't wheel and deal on the Forrester since they claim they
have no problems selling them. Maybe I'll wait until the '05s are on
the lot-and see what they say then. Thanks for the feedback.
 
hello what about a suzuki grand vitara XL7? Loads of boot space 4 LOW and
well priced?

"deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > "deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> > > it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> > > of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> > > a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> > > old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> > > handling. The Forrester was amazing handling
> >
> > So buy the Forester. It's a tall wagon, and a softroader. . Be sure and
try the
> > non-turbo if you want to save money (cost less and uses regular gas; the
turbo uses premium,
> > and more of it). It's faster than the Rav4, and I think it's even faster
than the supercharged
> > Xterra. The turbo is even faster than the WRX. Speaking of which, it
doesn't sound like
> > you need much in terms of size, and it sounds like you appreciate
handling. Tried the Impreza
> > Sport Wagon or WRX Wagon?
>
> I need some space because I have a large dog- so the Impreza is too
> small. Also worry about safety and Impreza's size makes me wonder- but
> that might be uninformed thinking on my part. BTW- I must confess that
> I have never used premium gas in my volvo even though I have a turbo.
> Too cheap and gas prices too high in Toronto. What happens if you
> don't use premium gas?
>
> Yes, I appreciate handling- but maybe I shd just curtail my aggressive
> driving and then I cd drive a cheaper car!! Thank you for the input-
> Subaru won't wheel and deal on the Forrester since they claim they
> have no problems selling them. Maybe I'll wait until the '05s are on
> the lot-and see what they say then. Thanks for the feedback.


 
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (deborah) wrote:

> I need some space because I have a large dog- so the Impreza is too
> small. Also worry about safety and Impreza's size makes me wonder- but
> that might be uninformed thinking on my part. BTW- I must confess that
> I have never used premium gas in my volvo even though I have a turbo.
> Too cheap and gas prices too high in Toronto. What happens if you
> don't use premium gas?
>


Check out the Kia Sorento. It's a midsized SUV with the looks of a Lexus,
the size of a Highlander and the price thousands less than either.

--
Tim Lapin
[email protected]
 

"deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm buying a new vehicle- I think. I've been told to look at used but
> I think they nail you on leasing rates with used. Anyway, I'm moving
> from a '98Volvo V70 R AWD. Need a wagon or SUV-big dog and growing
> son! The Tribute is so much cheaper thna other SUV's so makes me
> suspicious. is there a catch?
>
> Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> handling. The Forrester was amazing handling- the outback seemed
> sluggish to me.
>
> So welcome all comments and views.

Whatever you do DO NOT BUY a Tribute. Look at the 4runner ...


 

"deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm buying a new vehicle- I think. I've been told to look at used but
> I think they nail you on leasing rates with used. Anyway, I'm moving
> from a '98Volvo V70 R AWD. Need a wagon or SUV-big dog and growing
> son! The Tribute is so much cheaper thna other SUV's so makes me
> suspicious. is there a catch?
>
> Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> handling. The Forrester was amazing handling- the outback seemed
> sluggish to me.
>
> So welcome all comments and views.

Get a Jeep.. a Grand Cherokee..


 
It sounds like you are a car person. Subaru makes great AWD cars so you
probably can't go wrong with a Forester. You might also want to take a look
at the Jeep Liberty, it's about as car-like as Jeep currently makes but it
handles nicely, gets about 20 mpg, and is much roomier inside than it looks
from the outside, the price isn't bad either. It seems as though you want
fulltime 4WD, the Jeep Liberty has that option but you'll want to make sure
it has it if you decide on one.

Don

"deborah" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm buying a new vehicle- I think. I've been told to look at used but
> I think they nail you on leasing rates with used. Anyway, I'm moving
> from a '98Volvo V70 R AWD. Need a wagon or SUV-big dog and growing
> son! The Tribute is so much cheaper thna other SUV's so makes me
> suspicious. is there a catch?
>
> Looking at a Subaru Forrester Turbo, also a highlander but wasn't sure
> it was worth the money. Any views on these- or the Pathfinder? All
> of these vehicles are expensive. Drove the Rav4- too small. Then saw
> a used Lexus- 2000 with 46,000 km for $35,900. Expensive for a 4 yr
> old vehicle but new they're $55,000. Nice looking- not sure of
> handling. The Forrester was amazing handling- the outback seemed
> sluggish to me.
>
> So welcome all comments and views.


 
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