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Royal Tiger · 01-20-2018, 12:14 PM

So, with changes with my work status, I'm going to need a daily driver lest I'll be forced to use the Camaro to commute. Not something I want to do.

That being said, we have narrowed down our options to these 3 choices. There were other small SUV's considered, but these made the cut. No fords. That was my demand going in. She said no Jeeps and I was OK with that, as I don't know ANYONE personally that hasn't had issues with one other than the Wrangler. We had some other suggestions, but ruled them out for one reason or another. We might reconsider used, but for what we are seeing (especially for the Honda & Toyota) new isn't much more expensive than a 1-2 year old model. Here are the 3 we are considering:

Honda CR-V: Her pick going in. She's had 2 and loved each one. One of our friends has an older one with close to 160k on it that has literally needed nothing. What concerns me is you can only get a turbo 4 and a CVT. The base model has a non-turbo motor, but if we are buying a new car, we aren't getting a stripper. We have decided leather & heated seats are MANDATORY for whatever we choose. I'd like a sunroof, but it's not a deal breaker on my end.

Toyota Rav4: My initial pick going in. I've always had success with Toyota products and you can still get a non-turbo and a real transmission. Prices are close to the Honda as is the Consumer Reports scores & ratings.

Chevrolet Equinox: It's one we want to drive. Looks WAY better with the 2018 redesign than the 2017 does. Especially the rear. Bigger, or at least seems it. I like the two tone interior, but she doesn't. I'm concerned with reliability and again, it's a turbo 4. I've also not had very many positive dealer experiences with GM in the past 10 years or so. They really need massive customer service training corporate wide.

Feel free to make your own suggestions, but she is pretty settled into at least the first 2 choices. She's considering the Chevy, especially with the lower price and 0% financing.

01-20-2018, 12:14 PM	#1
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Daily driver choices (3 options) So, with changes with my work status, I'm going to need a daily driver lest I'll be forced to use the Camaro to commute. Not something I want to do. That being said, we have narrowed down our options to these 3 choices. There were other small SUV's considered, but these made the cut. No fords. That was my demand going in. She said no Jeeps and I was OK with that, as I don't know ANYONE personally that hasn't had issues with one other than the Wrangler. We had some other suggestions, but ruled them out for one reason or another. We might reconsider used, but for what we are seeing (especially for the Honda & Toyota) new isn't much more expensive than a 1-2 year old model. Here are the 3 we are considering: Honda CR-V: Her pick going in. She's had 2 and loved each one. One of our friends has an older one with close to 160k on it that has literally needed nothing. What concerns me is you can only get a turbo 4 and a CVT. The base model has a non-turbo motor, but if we are buying a new car, we aren't getting a stripper. We have decided leather & heated seats are MANDATORY for whatever we choose. I'd like a sunroof, but it's not a deal breaker on my end. Toyota Rav4: My initial pick going in. I've always had success with Toyota products and you can still get a non-turbo and a real transmission. Prices are close to the Honda as is the Consumer Reports scores & ratings. Chevrolet Equinox: It's one we want to drive. Looks WAY better with the 2018 redesign than the 2017 does. Especially the rear. Bigger, or at least seems it. I like the two tone interior, but she doesn't. I'm concerned with reliability and again, it's a turbo 4. I've also not had very many positive dealer experiences with GM in the past 10 years or so. They really need massive customer service training corporate wide. Feel free to make your own suggestions, but she is pretty settled into at least the first 2 choices. She's considering the Chevy, especially with the lower price and 0% financing.