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Old 06-06-2019, 11:38 PM
 
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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I do alot of driving and hiking. Looking for something to fit my gear and to be able to sleep in the back seat if I need to(I am 6'1) . I currently have a 2012 Chevy Cruze and its so uncomfortable to try to sleep in the front seat at rest stops when I dont want to spend money on a hotel.

Not looking for a big SUV, maybe the new Subaru Forester type size . I need it for navigating rough trailhead access roads , and also like to drift on mountain backroads/ have some fun. So maybe A Crosstrek or Kona that isnt so top heavy?
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Old 06-07-2019, 01:40 AM
 
Location: NWA/SWMO
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CX5 will have the best driving dynamics.
Arguably, the Forester will be the most offroadable.
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Old 06-07-2019, 06:47 AM
 
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4runner.
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Old 06-07-2019, 06:55 AM
 
Location: NWA/SWMO
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4runner.
Probably the least fun experience one could imagine regarding driving dynamics. Look at OP's other choices. 4Runner is a great ride, but looks like something other than OP is angling at.
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Old 06-07-2019, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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CX5 will have the best driving dynamics.
Arguably, the Forester will be the most offroadable.
I was looking at those as well. Just concerned with reliability.
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Old 06-07-2019, 10:19 AM
 
Location: Morrison, CO
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Why not a Jeep Wrangler? I have 205K miles on mine with just normal maintenance. The newer ones have good road manners.
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Old 06-07-2019, 11:38 AM
 
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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Why not a Jeep Wrangler? I have 205K miles on mine with just normal maintenance. The newer ones have good road manners.
Would definetly flip
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Old 06-07-2019, 11:42 AM
 
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Mitsubishi Outlander GT with the v6 Florida sells them new for 25k all day. Note, v6 has timing belt, but has real automatic not that cvt crap.
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Old 06-07-2019, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Northern California
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I'm SUV-shopping too, and with similar criteria.

Haven't got to the test-drive stage yet, but on paper the Forester seemed like the #1 choice...
unless I want to splurge and get a Grand Cherokee.
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Old 06-07-2019, 01:34 PM
 
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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I'm SUV-shopping too, and with similar criteria.

Haven't got to the test-drive stage yet, but on paper the Forester seemed like the #1 choice...
unless I want to splurge and get a Grand Cherokee.
The new Forester is on new platform, unlike the last generation. I've read the Forester is underpowered, though .
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