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I can tell you NOT to get a Ford Focus from 2012 or newer, unless you get a stick. The transmissions on those things are nightmares. This includes Ford Fiesta from 2011 or newer.
I recently drove one, a rental car, with only 19K miles on it...there was something seriously wrong with that Ford Focus - it was like a death trap! It did *not* accelerate properly!
I am just having a hard time choosing a vehicle as my requirements seem quite complex due to my interests.
Here is what I want in a vehicle:
- fun to drive with decent acceleration and power (at least 0-60 in 7 seconds)
- good cornering ability in the canyons (no vehicles that drive like boats which means no trucks)
- good cargo capacity for my camping trips
- ability to go on gravel roads etc. without too much trouble (I think most cars can make it), but no cars with unusually low ground clearance. I don't plan to do any offroading but sometimes one needs to go on a dirt road or something.
- light towing about once a month - my motorcycle and a trailer, under 1000 lbs. most cars used to have a 1500 lb towing limit, now most cars say "N/A" for towing, not sure why
- all the usual comfort and safety features
- good styling (this is subjective)
- under $30k price point
The Mazda CX-3 looks awesome but it is ridiculously underpowered so not sure about that, if they had the 184hp motor in it I would've considered it. The CX-5 i'm not sure how it drives.
Ford Escape? Get the 2.0L Turbo motor and it's very quick and handles well even for a SUV/crossover.
Get the Subaru Forester. It is very quick and will go anywhere. The Forester is the most popular car in Maine. Take a look at the Subaru commercial where police officers and tow truck drivers marvel and say, "They lived". It ends up with a family saying, "we lived!". I have a friend who hit a moose and a very large boulder. She stopped instantly. She is fine and broke one ankle in the crash.
Subaru WRX hatchback seems to meet all of your requirements.
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