Sorry for the delay - I don't know if anyone is reading this thread anymore, but I thought I'd chime in with our thoughts.

We drove the (2006 or 2007) Rav4: Build quality felt solid, interior was uncomfortable, wasn't a great "ride". Not bad overall, but expensive for what you get (short term. Long term I'm sure the toyota quality pays off).

We drove a CRV (2006): Ride was great. Didn't feel underpowered or tin-like as I thought it might. The interior looks like something from 1988. It was the ugliest thing EVER. hard plastic, cubbies, etc. The ride and power was good for a 4cyl, and it was quiet going down the road. I was a little disappointed that the dealer had not had an alignment done. It pulled and anyone would have noticed. No big deal. We weren't buying anyway.

We then drove a 2007 Mazda CX7: Car like ride (on rails), great interior, perfect size (not to SUV like, but more ground clearance then a car). It was a little noisy with the snows from the previous owner, but the engine and tranny were smooth. 4cyl turbo, 6 speed auto. The gas mileage isn't great at 19-22, but not far off anything else, and she only drives 10 miles a day.

So, after doing some research we're looking at a 2008 (07 was the first model year) cx7. Hopefully the perfect car for us (we want it to be our primary vehicle, not just her 10 mile commuter) and it would put 3 turbo's in the driveway!!!

Thanks for all the opinions. Especially the guy who said Porsche (hehe). Actually, I had not considered the renting option, but that's not a bad idea either. Unfortunately, I'm more of a "let's go" kind of guy, so being slowed down by the 30-45 minutes it takes to rent a car would get old fast. I can't find enough hours in the day as it is.

I'll post a picture when we've found our new addition. And if anyone in Vermont wants a well maintained Rodeo let me know. It just had the water pump, timing belt, intake gasket, and some other stuff done about a year ago!

Best,
Liam

posted by 24.91.149...

• Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, Liam, Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:17:08
  • And the winner is..., Liam, Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:33:58 <-- Viewing This Message
    • I like the look of the CX7., Noel, Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:47:38
    • Re: And the winner is..., No Snaab, Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:18:36
  • wagon wagon wagon wagon!, James, Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:55:53
  • Infiniti QX4, Aaron1, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:12:47
    • Uh, what about the "rides like a truck" part? (-), vvk, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:45:16
  • Re: Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, No Snaab, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:49:07
  • What is your budget, are you buying new or used?, Mysaab, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:38:25
  • Things I'd think about..., Noel, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:08:09
  • Keep the Isuzu as commute/local car (+), vvk, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:53:02
  • Re: Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, ChrisP, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:30:16
  • I asked the same type of question, Gargoyle, Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:42:08
  • Re: Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, BTG88, Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:36:24
  • Re: Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, BTG88, Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:24:00
  • Re: Need Recommendation - small/mid crossover/suv LONG, Bobby in Tampa, Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:56:23
    • I had a similar need earlier this year, Craig, Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:52:15

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