Members Thunderbroom Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 2007 Toyota RAV4 Compared to the other vehicles, this was our least favorite. We were both expecting much more. It was fine, but we compared to the less expensive Matrix, we weren't impressed. 2007 Toyota Matrix XR The surprise of the day. We hadn't even considered it until we saw it on the showroom floor. Great ride. Pretty roomy. Adequate storage. ~$4500 cheaper than the RAV4. 2006 Scion xB I liked it though it does feel cheap compared to the other cars we drove. I would buy one if my budget didn't allow more (or we hadn't driven the Matrix). 2007 Honda CR-V Hands-down the winner for the day. Of course, it should be considering it was the most expensive of the bunch. This vehicle is just smooooth. I think we've narrowed it down the the CR-V and the Matrix and are considering both new and used for each pending the best deal we can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Nice I own an '05 Matrix and I love it. Can't go wrong with it or the CR-V though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Svi Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nice!You narrowed the Rav 4 out for me. I didn't think of a Matrix either. I'll have to give that a spin. The CR-V is pretty sweet, isn't it. I was so bummed when I couldn't take one home. Oh well. Time will come. I really shouldn't be making any major decisions until baby comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nice!You narrowed the Rav 4 out for me. I didn't think of a Matrix either. I'll have to give that a spin. The CR-V is pretty sweet, isn't it. I was so bummed when I couldn't take one home. Oh well. Time will come. I really shouldn't be making any major decisions until baby comes. I'm just having a tough time justifying the outflow of cash for the CRV. I'm thinking that maybe the LX would work for us instead of the loaded one or maybe get a used one with ~20k on it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Boy, that Scion sure is fugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I'm just having a tough time justifying the outflow of cash for the CRV. I'm thinking that maybe the LX would work for us instead of the loaded one or maybe get a used one with ~20k on it already. Can't go wrong with either one. I feel ya on the $$. It was hard doling out the dough for my wife's Civic EX (almost $21K by the time we were done), but hey if they are everything they are reputed to be, we'll put 150K+ miles on it no problem. Might as well get the one you really want if you're gonna keep for the long haul, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Boy, that Scion sure is fugly. That's not saying much for the other cars. The Scion is the only cool lookin' one of the bunch for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K7Baixo Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 My wife has her name on a CR-V at the end of this year. I think they're very nice looking vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members prosigna Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 There is one more in that cagegory you forgot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I've had wood for the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe for quite a while. Great mileage, a nice hatchback with cargo room, it's great!! I say go for the Matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueyedmule Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 There is one more in that cagegory you forgot: Looks like Lug's family ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hotblack Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Check out the Element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Check out the Element. Only seats four. It's a no-go for my wife. For me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nice selection. If I could use a small second car, I'd test the Pontiac Vibe in a heartbeat! Evidently, you were impressed with the platform. It's a sharp ride, but I've never driven one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 after 4 years with out 03, I couldnt be happier with our CRV. We didnt really appreciate it fully until the 2-3rd year. It has aged extremely well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 My grandparents own a 2006 Rav4 and a 2001 Camry. They never drive the Camry. They used to have one of the older Rav4's and it was like driving a Suzuki Samurai, but I actually like the new one. Although I personally like the Hyundai Tucson better and it's priced alot nicer... I've never driven the CR-V so I don't have an opinion on it, but I have driven a Matrix and I liked it alot. They make an AWD version if I'm not mistaken, that's the one I'd get... C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 i went through all of them also a few months ago but we also tried a mazda. i ended up with the scion. i don't regret it at all. its the best car that i have ever bought and its definitely the best gig car that i have ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Well, if you're not buying the BMW, that just means the price will be lower for me I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Either one will give rock solid dependability. Wise choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Boy, that Scion sure is fugly. +1 Hopefully they will never sell it in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 That's not saying much for the other cars. The Scion is the only cool lookin' one of the bunch for my tastes. Man, it's a square cookie jar on wheels.. All it needs is an Elmo sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Man, it's a square cookie jar on wheels.. All it needs is an Elmo sticker. But I LOVE cookies! I dunno, to me, all the other ones look real butt fugly. I like cars with distinctive character, and most cars on the road these days all look alike...and pretty damn cheezy. I'd check out Mazda's CX7. I've been liking Mazda's designs a lot over the past few years...MUCH better than their competitors offerings, but that's just me. Anyway...I borrowed my Dad's new CX7 last night to pickup a new water heater, and was really impressed with it overall...and he's just got the base model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Boy, that Scion sure is fugly.You got that right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 But I LOVE cookies! I dunno, to me, all the other ones look real butt fugly. I like cars with distinctive character, and most cars on the road these days all look alike...and pretty damn cheezy. I'd check out Mazda's CX7. I've been liking Mazda's designs a lot over the past few years...MUCH better than their competitors offerings, but that's just me. Anyway...I borrowed my Dad's new CX7 last night to pickup a new water heater, and was really impressed with it overall...and he's just got the base model. Hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassopotamus Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I had a pontiac vibe as a rental car for a 400 mile road trip (long story) and thought it was pretty uncomfortable. The ride was really stiff and the upholstery gave me road rash on my elbow. I don't know how different the toyota is, and this was about 3 years back., so YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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