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Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
I don't like the CRV with the 1.5 Turbo due to the history of fuel dilution and lack of heat issues in cold climates. Maybe they've resolved them, but it's definately been an issue in the past. Something to look into.
What about a Forester? Subaru is 20% owned by Toyota and it has an AWD system that's light years more capable than a RAV4. Newly re-freshened for 2025 too. Fuel economy won't be as good as a RAV4 though. Reliability should be right up there with a RAV.
That said - I had a rental gas LE RAV4 for 2 weeks a couple years ago. The cheaper variants of the RAV are quite different from the inside, and the hybrids have a stronger and quieter powertrain along with better seating. You've said you value reliability and resale - I'll take the opposing view here and say the RAV sounds perfect for you.
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Thanks for the comments. I don’t care about resale value because I keep them forever. Our cars are 2009 RAV and 2001 (Honda Civic), plus my 1984 Gold Wing bike. I keep good stuff for a long time. I’m always reminding my wife of that.