Decision fatigue on what car to get

[Anonymous]

CR-V and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

Subaru gas mileage is unimpressive TBH. If you want a commuter car, I'd do the plug-in electric Subaru Crosstrek.

If that is too small, do a hybrid or plug-in Toyota.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like the look of the new Bronco. Supposedly an electric one is out or about to come out.

$$$$$$$$

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Subaru gas mileage is unimpressive TBH. If you want a commuter car, I'd do the plug-in electric Subaru Crosstrek.

If that is too small, do a hybrid or plug-in Toyota.

I work from home. While I want to do my part to reduce emissions, I averaged less than 5000 miles a year with my last car. I like the idea of electric (since I know ICE cars like to be driven), but we do take a few long road trips per year.

I’ll check out the Crosstrek, as that one keeps coming up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Subaru gas mileage is unimpressive TBH. If you want a commuter car, I'd do the plug-in electric Subaru Crosstrek.

If that is too small, do a hybrid or plug-in Toyota.

I work from home. While I want to do my part to reduce emissions, I averaged less than 5000 miles a year with my last car. I like the idea of electric (since I know ICE cars like to be driven), but we do take a few long road trips per year.

I’ll check out the Crosstrek, as that one keeps coming up.

I've read that the Crosstrek has a sluggish engine, but otherwise a great car. The sluggishness probably only matters when merging onto roads and highways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Subaru gas mileage is unimpressive TBH. If you want a commuter car, I'd do the plug-in electric Subaru Crosstrek.

If that is too small, do a hybrid or plug-in Toyota.

I work from home. While I want to do my part to reduce emissions, I averaged less than 5000 miles a year with my last car. I like the idea of electric (since I know ICE cars like to be driven), but we do take a few long road trips per year.

I’ll check out the Crosstrek, as that one keeps coming up.

I've read that the Crosstrek has a sluggish engine, but otherwise a great car. The sluggishness probably only matters when merging onto roads and highways.

Drove the Crosstrek today. It was really nice and didn’t feel underpowered to me. The only thing was, my son in the back was hot the whole time because there were no back seat vents. So we’re going to try the Outback. If we hate it, we’ll just trade it in for another Toyota. Or when the 4Runner goes, my husband says he’ll take it and I can get a Tesla.

[Anonymous]

None of those Subaru vehicles can tow a boat. They're not made for that sort of thing. Buy a vehicle that comes with a factory tow package and that can tow at least 4,000 pounds.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Subaru gas mileage is unimpressive TBH. If you want a commuter car, I'd do the plug-in electric Subaru Crosstrek.

If that is too small, do a hybrid or plug-in Toyota.

I work from home. While I want to do my part to reduce emissions, I averaged less than 5000 miles a year with my last car. I like the idea of electric (since I know ICE cars like to be driven), but we do take a few long road trips per year.

I’ll check out the Crosstrek, as that one keeps coming up.

I've read that the Crosstrek has a sluggish engine, but otherwise a great car. The sluggishness probably only matters when merging onto roads and highways.

Drove the Crosstrek today. It was really nice and didn’t feel underpowered to me. The only thing was, my son in the back was hot the whole time because there were no back seat vents. So we’re going to try the Outback. If we hate it, we’ll just trade it in for another Toyota. Or when the 4Runner goes, my husband says he’ll take it and I can get a Tesla.

Teslas are very fun to drive, and no gas is great, but their quality is not good. My main problem is that I hate being a passenger in them - been with several different drivers and have gotten carsick and that doesn't happen to me in other cars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None of those Subaru vehicles can tow a boat. They're not made for that sort of thing. Buy a vehicle that comes with a factory tow package and that can tow at least 4,000 pounds.

It's a small fishing boat--1500 pounds max. A car could probably tow it. But realistically we would probably just use the Subaru for the kayak, and then save the boat-hauling for the truck. We'll probably always need some sort of old truck with a tow package--but we don't really want that to be the main vehicle we drive around in.

This is why the decision is so annoying to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:None of those Subaru vehicles can tow a boat. They're not made for that sort of thing. Buy a vehicle that comes with a factory tow package and that can tow at least 4,000 pounds.

It's a small fishing boat--1500 pounds max. A car could probably tow it. But realistically we would probably just use the Subaru for the kayak, and then save the boat-hauling for the truck. We'll probably always need some sort of old truck with a tow package--but we don't really want that to be the main vehicle we drive around in.

This is why the decision is so annoying to me.

Actually the boat, trailer, and motor only weigh 700 pounds altogether. My husband said he was trying to keep it small and light. And it's not like we're towing it up mountains; it's just a flat drive to the lake. I think we'd be okay, but I'll do more research. No plans to get a big boat.

[Anonymous]

Why not buy an Avalon if that’s what you like? It will probably last longer than a Subaru. My sister’s outback was toast after 10 years because the subframe was rusted beyond repair.

I know the 4Runner gas mileage seems terrible, but ironically, over 5 years, the total amount you would pay for gas is less than my Acura MDX which is supposed to take 91 octane gas.

Cars are tough to buy when your wants conflict with how you want to be viewed by others. Just get what you like and be confident in your choice!

[Anonymous]

The Subaru CVT transmissions make them not “fun” to drive and there has also been some reliability issues with them depending on the model, so just do your research first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why not buy an Avalon if that’s what you like? It will probably last longer than a Subaru. My sister’s outback was toast after 10 years because the subframe was rusted beyond repair.

I know the 4Runner gas mileage seems terrible, but ironically, over 5 years, the total amount you would pay for gas is less than my Acura MDX which is supposed to take 91 octane gas.

Cars are tough to buy when your wants conflict with how you want to be viewed by others. Just get what you like and be confident in your choice!

I’m going to test the Avalon and an Outback back to back tomorrow. I’m very influenced by my family’s preference—people pleaser here. DH really wants the Outback, my son is pulling hard forthe Avalon. He looked so luxuriously pimped out in the back seat of that thing, with its heated seats and miles of space.
All I want is a good road trip car with kick-A A/C that’s not going to give me a heart-attack every time it needs to go to the shop.

Maybe that is a CRV.

[Anonymous]

Also factor in son’s growth in height. He might be a foot and a half taller in two years.

[Anonymous]

If you go with the Outback, get the one with the turbo charger. I wish I had it on my Outback. The Crosstrek is zippy compared to the regular Outback without the turbo charger.

Of course, the turbocharger lowers your MPG. Which is already not that impressive on an regular Outback.

That’s why I mentioned the plug-in hybrid Crosstrek - you could easily tow your light boat and you’d get the awesome MPG