OPPO! My Parents Need Your Help!

"mr. idk" (mr-idk) 04/09/2014 at 15:40 • Filed to: None

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They are in the marked for a used Crossover/SUV for around $15k; AWD, automatic, with good mpg and relatively low maintenance. What do you think is their best option?

jkm7680 > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:41

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Subaru Forester!

Stupidru > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:41

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Subaru Forester. 09 XT Limited or 2.5i Limited if they're not hoons like you probably are

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:41

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Subaru Forester.

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ncasolowork2 > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:42

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Ford Escape if fuel economy is a big deal. That or Subaru Forrester though you'd almost have to go new with the Forrester to get the better fuel economy. The other one on my radar a year or two ago when looking at similar things was the Nissan Rogue.

Brian Silvestro > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:44

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Forester yo

mr. idk > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 04/09/2014 at 15:47

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thats what i was thinking of

TA4K > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:48

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VW Tiguan. 2009-10 model. Mum just got one and loves it.

mr. idk > Brian Silvestro 04/09/2014 at 15:48

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Thanks! Ive sat in an 09+ forester and they are very comfy and have good visibility, so i hope they consider it!

Forgetful > ncasolowork2 04/09/2014 at 15:50

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I've owned two 2nd gen Escapes. They're reliable, capable and even look like a truck instead of a bloated car.

TheCraigy > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:51

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Escape, CRV, Rav4.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:53

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Centurion Bronco (F-250 Crewcab + Bronco rear)

HammerheadFistpunch > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 04/09/2014 at 15:55

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yup

jariten1781 > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 15:56

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I agree with Forester/Escape. Another I'd throw in the mix would be the CX-7.

Walfisch > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 16:03

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I vote for the Mazda CX-5.

GTI MkVII > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 16:25

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+1 for the Forester.

GTI MkVII > TA4K 04/09/2014 at 16:26

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Lovely little crossover, but can get quite pricy with 4motion.

OPPOsaurus WRX > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 16:26

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I really like my wife's Escape. V6 awd and it's quick. No problems and we're at 80k miles. Mpg isn't bad.

All Motor Is Best Motor > TA4K 04/09/2014 at 16:34

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A used VW in America is just asking for massive maintenance and repair bills.

Stupidru > OPPOsaurus WRX 04/09/2014 at 16:58

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The only problem with the orange car is that the blue oval doesn't match the grey car in the back

It's a "Porch-uh" > TA4K 04/09/2014 at 17:05

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+1 on the Tiguan. I used to have an '08 and made the mistake of thinking we needed more room and traded it for a XC90... which we then traded for a 325iT.

mr. idk > Brian Silvestro 04/09/2014 at 18:08

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Its a no go on the forester =(

Brian Silvestro > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 18:09

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 18:56

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I'm gonna be the strange one and recommend the Saturn Vue. My mom's had hers for 6 years and loves it. Hasn't given us a single problem, nor is it part of the GM recall-pocalypse. The 3.6 moves the car really well.

mr. idk > Brian Silvestro 04/09/2014 at 20:41

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unfortunately my dad doesnt like the styling of the subaru, but he is leaning towards a tiguan or an explorer. I might show him the mazda cx-5 or cx-9. What do you think of those?

Brian Silvestro > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 20:43

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CX-5s are cool, and so are Tiguans. Both good alternatives.

Dsscats > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 22:38

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We have a 2010. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Dsscats > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 22:39

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The Explorer is not bad. DON'T GET AN ESCAPE. EVER.

Stef Schrader > mr. idk 04/09/2014 at 23:30

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No, no, no. Your parents need this.

In red.

With the stripes.

YES.

JoelA237 > mr. idk 04/10/2014 at 02:16

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I had a 2010 forester for a while, 5 speed manual FTW, burnt orange, it easily got 30mpg highway, I think the lowest I ever averaged was about 22mpg in winter. Great rig for sure!

mr. idk > Dsscats 04/10/2014 at 17:52

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Thanks! How is the vehicle on Gas?

mr. idk > Stef Schrader 04/10/2014 at 17:54

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unfortunately its slightly out of their budget. they probably couldnt even afford to buy the paint job

Stef Schrader > mr. idk 04/10/2014 at 18:38

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Drat!

Dsscats > mr. idk 04/11/2014 at 10:15

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We generally get around 21 in heavy city driving bit have seen up to 28 in on long highway drives and 35 on A roadtrip. The picture was on a roadtrip right after a fillup. We we're shocked. Never seen anything close after or before.