Subaru Forester vs. RAV 4 anyone?
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- ksv123
I am toiling between the Subaru Forester and the RAV4, looking at latest models 2014. Thoughts comments, insights?
- kona0
The Forester has a bit of a lifestyle perk to it. Kind of like opposite the feeling of the people who drive a BMW. I don't care much for it's design and it's gas mileage isn't all that great. It's spacious and safe.
The RAV4 is much nicer looking. The wife and I were looking at this and the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, going back and forth. Ultimately we chose the Hyundai. The R4 was nice and came with a bunch of features, but the Santa Fe seemed bigger and rode nicer.
If it's between these two I like the RAV4 better. It just looks sleeker.
- monospaced0
For build quality, go Subaru.
- Cause Toyota is terrible?ETM
- No, because i've been in both and the Subaru has better build qualitymonospaced
- FawnDog0
I am not a fan of my Subaru Forrester (2009) It's gutless and the interior is cheap. The hatch door started squeaking within months. Whatever the dash and interior moldings are made from scratches very easily. The paint is also cheap and scratches easy. My car is not that old but it looks like it is. I had to have the windshield replaced because it became pitted and I couldn't see through it if the sun was shining in my direction. Subaru charges $800 for a new windshield and now part of the interior molding frame that holds an air bag won't stay on. It's just a cheap piece of junk. I wish I had bought a used BMW X3.
Did I mention that people call the Forrester a lesbian car.- My friend's Outback has a much better interior quality. I wonder if it's a conscious decision on Subaru's part.monospaced
- I'm fine with my 2009 outback interior. Mind you, I'm not that cognizant of all things auto.Gnash
- lol. I've heard the lesbian reference as well.Gnash
- The dealership gave me an outback as a loaner and I was stunned at the difference!FawnDog
- It was soooooo nice in comparison.FawnDog
- That's what I thought. The Outback I saw was more on-par with a German auto finishmonospaced
- MrT0
- monospaced0
I've always considered the RAV 4 to be a high school girl's car. That's what the girls drove in my high school. It's an SUV, but really it's not.
- Gnash0
I have a 2009 Subaru outback and I've had a great experience so far. No major issues at all. I, too, was waffling between subaru and the rav. I haven't regretted it once.
every other weekend I drive it up north and it's been great on the dirt road to the cottage. I haven't been stuck in the snow since I got the outback.
- fooler0
although I wouldn't mind an XT.
- BusterBoy0
I like the Forester, but we ended up getting an X Trail. Really excellent car. Not the zippiest thing going around but so practical. And there's a 2014 model coming out that seems to be a good upgrade.
- prophetone0
this is the subaru you want
- rosem0
My mom has a Rav4 (2011?) and it's so damn underpowered for it's size/weight (4 cylinder). It gets terrible gas milage because of it, and feels very sluggish. Interior feels pretty cheap too. Not sure if they corrected this in the 2014 model.
- Miesfan0
subaruuuu
- mekk0
subie!
- ksv1230
I will be driving close to 100 miles a day, plus needs to fit 3 kids.
Other suggestions welcome.
- ksv1230
Def want the awd
- goldieboy0
Audi Q3
- bleh. mommy car
dasohr - Perhaps a bit more expensive than the author's original selections.wagshaft
- Only a couple of K in price difference and IMO better looking then a RAV or Subgoldieboy
- I'm talking UK prices so might be even greater in price difference statesidegoldieboy
- prices for extras are horrible. that car with a decent engine and the extras the subie got doubles its price. not worth it.mekk
- bleh. mommy car
