Help me choose a car

[Anonymous]

My car died and I need to replace it asap. I’m not a car person and the researching process is time consuming and has me going in circles. Are there any knoweledable people here who can guide me? Priorities: safety, reliability, budget - affordable repairs, good visibility, good gas mileage, longevity (I plan to keep the car until it dies).

Hoping to buy used with low miles - I’m open to buying new

Considering - Subaru Outback, Subaru Forrester, Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV

Some years are lemons - is there a manufacturing year to avoid?

Dealerships to consider/avoid?

Thanks for your input.

[Anonymous]

After doing all the research I ended up with the Honda CRV Hybrid. The Toyota RAV 4 seemed like a tight fit in the drive seat but I'm 5'9", you should drive it and if money is an issue and it's comfortable for you this one is a little cheaper.

My brother bought Subarus for years and had a ton of issues, so I crossed them off the list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After doing all the research I ended up with the Honda CRV Hybrid. The Toyota RAV 4 seemed like a tight fit in the drive seat but I'm 5'9", you should drive it and if money is an issue and it's comfortable for you this one is a little cheaper.

My brother bought Subarus for years and had a ton of issues, so I crossed them off the list.

Not OP. Which CRV trim did you get? What was the discount to MSRP?

[Anonymous]

Honda CRV but not a Hybrid!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:After doing all the research I ended up with the Honda CRV Hybrid. The Toyota RAV 4 seemed like a tight fit in the drive seat but I'm 5'9", you should drive it and if money is an issue and it's comfortable for you this one is a little cheaper.

My brother bought Subarus for years and had a ton of issues, so I crossed them off the list.

Not OP. Which CRV trim did you get? What was the discount to MSRP?

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid AWD

I don't remember exactly the MSRP but it was around $39K

[Anonymous]

FYI, the hybrid, in case you are not aware is not plug in. It's charged with gas. So you get gas and you don't plug in.

[Anonymous]

Hyundai Ioniq EV, assuming you have a place to charge it. Inexpensive in basic trim form. Surprisingly capable. You'll never need to visit a gas station again, and will never have to change oil, oil filters, radiator fluid or spark plugs.

[Anonymous]

There are Subaru fans on here, but I would go with the Honda or Toyota. Test drive for determining visibility. I am cheap so would go back several years for an older one or one higher in mileage.

[Anonymous]

Mazda CX5 and done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hyundai Ioniq EV, assuming you have a place to charge it. Inexpensive in basic trim form. Surprisingly capable. You'll never need to visit a gas station again, and will never have to change oil, oil filters, radiator fluid or spark plugs.

And 2 year old cars with very good mileage are almost 50% off current model MSRP. If you are willing to wait about 2 years (2027 starting Q2), a ton of these cars will come off 2-year leases that Hyundai pushed out this year to maximize the EV tax credit. Most of the leasees will return the car since the residual is in the high $30s. You can get them for $22-28 range. It will be like shooting fish in a barrel.

[Anonymous]

Just get a used Honda with low mileage and be done with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:After doing all the research I ended up with the Honda CRV Hybrid. The Toyota RAV 4 seemed like a tight fit in the drive seat but I'm 5'9", you should drive it and if money is an issue and it's comfortable for you this one is a little cheaper.

My brother bought Subarus for years and had a ton of issues, so I crossed them off the list.

Not OP. Which CRV trim did you get? What was the discount to MSRP?

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid AWD

I don't remember exactly the MSRP but it was around $39K

Was that $39K OTD? Sport or Sport-L?