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#614 of 617 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! by happymama Oct 24, 2008 (11:19 am)
I've narrowed down my choices to either a Subaru Forester or a V6 Toyota RAV4 -- 08 in both cases. Consider my needs/wants//situation, which would you buy.   drive to work only 3 x a week, but 40+ mi (most 2 lane county/state roads) ea way want best gas mileage possible both kids away at college so we primarily use the front seats must be able to tow a small camper (minimum or 2500 towing capacity) drive quite a bit on rural & gravel roads ice/snow a few months out of the year; live in southeast Missouri, so need either    awd or 4wd capability would love a hybrid or something like that, but . . .   Of course, that's my wish list, and I know nothing is going to meet that perfectly. That said, though, which would you buy. We're going shopping next week. Dh hates to car shop and wants the whole experience to go quickly as he recently had surgery and doesn't feel up to a really long day (and the decision is up to me because it will be my vehicle). I really appreciate all your help. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 24, 2008 12:25 pm) p0926 (Oct 24, 2008 2:05 pm) ateixeira (Nov 05, 2008 2:00 pm)
#615 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by xwesx Oct 24, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) Well, I would say Forester without a second thought save for the small camper towing requirement. I think 2500# is above the manufacturer rating for the Forester, so if you are doing that regularly, then it probably would not fit the bill. I might be wrong though... anybody else?
#616 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by p0926 Oct 24, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) I agree that the towing capacity is you biggest potential issue with the Forester. Subaru is very conservative in their tow ratings so you'd probably be okay but it depends on how often, how far and how hilly you''re talking about along with how experienced you are at towing.   -Frank
#617 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by ateixeira Nov 05, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) Exactly how much does that camper weigh? 2400 lbs is the stated towing capacity for the Forester.   The V6 would be better for that, but you also mention fuel economy as a priority, so those are contradictory needs/wants.   You also mention ice and snow so go for AWD, and again you take a small penalty in fuel economy.

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