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#3 of 617 I chose by tincup47 Jul 16, 2001 (6:19 pm)
The Forester. I felt it drove better than the RAV4 or the CRV. It also felt more solid IMO. Have 25,000 miles on our 01 S and have not regretted the decision for a minute.
#4 of 617 by ateixeira Jul 19, 2001 (6:42 am)
Karen: I drove both way back when they came out and chose the Forester.   The RAV4 seemed a bit small and didn't have enough pep, but other than that I liked it. At the time the warranty was 3/36, though now it's longer, and the new one also has more power. Still no rear bumper, so if you chose it just make sure to buy the accessory bumper to have some protection.   But I have no regrets, the Forester has been great. I'm averaging over 25mpg overall, and it's been on the beach, farm, and a few orchards. I have used the roof rack extensively, and I could not live without it. I've also towed and hauled pretty big payloads.   It's never let me down in 3 years and 39k miles. In fact, it's very likely that our next car with be another Subaru. If the WRX were a little bigger, the wife would own one now. Guess I have to wait for a Legacy turbo.   -juice Replies to this message: maeday (Apr 30, 2005 9:38 am) growler5 (May 01, 2005 8:05 pm)
#5 of 617 2001 RAV4 by suvshopper4 Jul 23, 2001 (7:52 am)
kecc: I bought the '01 RAV4, and have no regrets.   I find the power adequate - not great, but adequate, and cruising 70 mph is easy and quiet. The larger Forester engine would probably be better from standing starts.   If you are going to have adults riding in the back seats, be sure to carefully check out both vehicles on this score.   NHTSA rollover tests are not yet in for the RAV. My fingers are crossed.   Both manufacturers are above average for durability, reliability, resale value, etc.   Mileage: I'm getting 26.8 mpUSg, 50/50 suburbs/hwy, with auto trans.   Almost 9,000 miles, and no problems to date.    I doubt you would go wrong with either choice.   Good luck. ejp
#6 of 617 NHTSA Rollover results - '01 RAV by suvshopper4 Jul 24, 2001 (10:40 am)
Update on my post #5:   I just checked their site again- NHTSA has rated the '01 RAV4 at 3 stars (both FWD and 4WD) for the rollover test, the same as the Forester and many other SUV's. None were rated higher, a few were lower. www.nhtsa.dot.gov, then look for 'rollover resistance ratings' then 'rated vehicle details'. I have now uncrossed my fingers.   ejp
#7 of 617 rollover test.. hardly by alpha01 Jul 27, 2001 (10:32 pm)
that rollover test is a calculation, not any dyanmic examination of a vehicles resistance (or lack thereof) to rolling over in every day driving. useless IMO.
#8 of 617 alpha01 - better? by suvshopper4 Jul 28, 2001 (2:58 am)
alpha01: Do you know of a better rollover test, one you consider to be accurate?
#9 of 617 by ateixeira Jul 28, 2001 (9:41 am)
Actually, it's not just a calculation. They put the vehicles on a ramp and then incline them until two wheels tip off the ground.   It is just a static measurement, and I agree a dynamic one would be far more useful.   -juice
#10 of 617 Rollover Tests ... by rnesel Jul 29, 2001 (6:50 pm)
For what it's worth...Recently conducted my own "unofficial" stability test on both the RAV4 and the Forester. Had fully expected to buy the RAV4 til I tried gentle, on-street swerving during the test drive...felt a definite, somewhat unnerving rocking motion. The 2001 model did better than the 1999. Tried the same thing in the Forester and it felt solid.
#11 of 617 by ateixeira Jul 30, 2001 (7:04 am)
The Click and Clack (sp?) guys mentioned the RAV4 felt succeptible to cross winds, similar to your impression.   At the limit, though, the tires give. It would seem pretty difficult to actually roll one.   -juice
#12 of 617 Click and Clack by suvshopper4 Jul 30, 2001 (12:54 pm)
The Tappet Brothers comment (that I read) about the RAV in a crosswind was for the previous generation RAV. I don't know if Click and Clack have reviewed the new RAV yet.   ejp

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