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Originally Posted by jopa489
If you're considering small SUVish vehicles, you should look at the RAV4 too. I have one for a company car (2010 V6 Sport) and it's pretty nice for what it is. After spending some seat time (2 weeks) in a Forester XT while on vacation, the RAV is definitely the better vehicle. The XT was slow and rattled like a tin can with only 7k miles on it. Really made be appreciate the RAV4, never mind the E90.
If you're looking at the RAV, get the V6 because the 4-cyl is anemic (we have a few of these for work too) but the 270HP V6 is nice. Sport package adds nicer wheels, stiffer suspension and interior upgrades, or you could go with the Limited for leather, nav, etc. One in your price range could be pretty much loaded. Seats fold flat easily for lots of cargo room, and the side-hinged door makes loading wide objects easy.
If you want something a little bigger, try one of the new Highlanders.
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Thank you for the insights!! The Rav4 was one of the considerations. I think it's a pretty good vehicle and should fit the bill quite well. I think the highlander is nice but the new styling is a turn-off for me. It looks so bland. As of now the Rav4 is up there on the list.
