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Oh you're considering the Forester too? If you're willing to go bigger, I would definitely consider the Mazda CX-5 as well.
I'm considering the forester because it's really not that much more than the CX-3. I feel like the CX-5 would even be more and I'm already at the tippy top of my budget with the forester.
Definitely still thinking. My problem is that I want the CX-3 but I won't buy it without the safety ratings and I have no idea when those will be in. I'm sure it's relatively safe but since safety is a big concern of mine, I can't just ignore that.
Ah, got it. Your rational decision-making is commendable, as opposed to many car buyers who are swayed by other factors. I agree with your reasoning that the CX-3 should be fairly safe, but I understand the hesitation.
Ah, got it. Your rational decision-making is commendable, as opposed to many car buyers who are swayed by other factors. I agree with your reasoning that the CX-3 should be fairly safe, but I understand the hesitation.
If I weren't so rational I would probably buy the Soul, since I really love those hamster commercials! I've also started to see some deals on the 2015 Honda CR-V, so now that's in the mix too. I'm probably overthinking it, but I want to be sure I'm getting the best deal on something I will actually like.
If I weren't so rational I would probably buy the Soul, since I really love those hamster commercials! I've also started to see some deals on the 2015 Honda CR-V, so now that's in the mix too. I'm probably overthinking it, but I want to be sure I'm getting the best deal on something I will actually like.
What about those Subaru dog commercials? All that dog love.
If you live in an area with lots of snow/road salt, I would stay away from Mazda. They are rust-prone. When I lived in the upper midwest, I would see 3-4 year old Mazdas driving around that had enough rust for a 10-12 year old car. Other than that, they're good cars though.
Thanks for the Mazda info. I've heard that from someone else too.
So just when I was getting ready to plunk down 24k for he forester, I go for another test drive in the soul and the salesperson makes me an insane offer. I've done the research and my only hesitation is that it's small and I feel a little less safe in an accident. On the upside though, I feel comfortable in it and it's not all that different from my civic so maybe it will be my gateway SUV.
Thanks for the Mazda info. I've heard that from someone else too.
So just when I was getting ready to plunk down 24k for he forester, I go for another test drive in the soul and the salesperson makes me an insane offer. I've done the research and my only hesitation is that it's small and I feel a little less safe in an accident. On the upside though, I feel comfortable in it and it's not all that different from my civic so maybe it will be my gateway SUV.
WHat about the Kia Sportage or Subaru Outback? I think these are just a little step up. My daughter just told me that if I get the Kia Soul, she would never ride in it. She said it looks like a box. The sales person did tell me that the Kia Optima gets better gas mileage than the Soul. Go figure.
The Kia Soul gives off a 1st gen Scion B vibe to me.
Tell you daughter you've gotten the Nissan Cube instead.
Personally I'd go Forester because of the space, awd, and ground clearance. It's got good reliability and handling too.
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