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?

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

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.

Mazda CX5 and done.

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.

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.

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 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

Honda CRV but not a Hybrid!

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?

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.

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.