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Mother in law wants to replace her 17 Tucson with a Forester, Rav4, or CRV. She has 52k miles on her FWD Tucson and it's mainly low speed commuting. I have 0 Subaru experience. Any reasons to go for the Rav4/CRV instead? Gas Mileage isn't too much of a concern nor is the slow infotainment.
Nathan Avots-Smith@sumo this sounds like a case where you just sit in each and test drive them and go for whatever's most comfortable and/or the best deal. At low speeds and putting on few miles, I think any other differences between them will be pretty much purely academic.
Den of Earth@autonerdery @sumo
For what it's worth, Toyota and Honda always seem to top the most stolen lists, I think because they are very reliable and easy to repair in countries where stolen cars tend to be exported.
Comparatively, Subaru and their unique boxer engines with dual separate heads tend to not fall as much in this category. They are very reliable but engine repairs are best done at the dealership.
Possibly a point in Subaru's favour.
@autonerdery @sumo
Also if she has a Tucson now, the comparable Subaru would be the Crosstrek. The Forester is bigger and consequently a bit more expensive. Unless she has suddenly taken up the double-bass, the Crosstrek has ample room.
Edit: source: we have a Crosstrek
@DenOfEarth @autonerdery The main reason for this change is not being able to easily get into the Tuscon anymore. She did some research and found that the Forrester, Rav4, and CR-V are supposed to be easy to get in and out of. We have an RDX and she can easily get into it so a CR-V will work. The crosstek is out as it's too low. She wants to open the door and go straight across. We are going to a Subaru dealer just to sit in the Forrester to see if it is a good match. I like the CR-V
@sumo @autonerdery
Oh well that is some decent requirements-gathering that definitely changes things.
I don't find the Crosstrek comfy on long drives and even my much smaller i3 I find more comfy and easier to get into.
Surprisingly american cars can be quite nice. My Charger was great for road trips. And they tend to have big doors that facilitate entry.
Maybe look at power memory seats? Some will glide back to facilitate egress and re-entry, then readjust to the driver's last settings.
@DenOfEarth @autonerdery My wife is taller than me and the RDX is her daily. Tying the seat position, mirrors, and radio to the keyfob is awesome. When I use my key it changes everything to my preferences. It is a feature that we now require on any of our main cars. In my GTI she just shoves the seat all the way back.
Den of Earth (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 image @[email protected] @serichards @ZeKik @[email protected] A friend of my wife's was visiting once, a petite lady, and I had to move her car to take mine and go fetch some missing dinner ingredient. It was a Lexus with memory seats. There was plenty of room to get in but when I started the car with her key, it started to contract to her size! I survived without losing a knee but it felt like the trash compactor scene in Star Wars A New Hope. If only R2 had been there to save me.