"mazda616" (mazda616)
09/18/2016 at 16:16 • Filed to: SUVs
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"mazda616" (mazda616)
09/18/2016 at 16:16 • Filed to: SUVs | 0
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We test drove a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! this weekend, which all of Oppo apparently hates. Anyway, my friend is putting his current car up for sale and is now deciding between a previous gen Ford Edge, a Subaru XV Crosstrek, and the 2012 Murano.
By the way, if anyone wants a 2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ with 116,000 miles, he has one for sale. He bikes, kayaks, hikes, etc., so he’s one person who will actually use an SUV for sport and utility. The Impala will probably come with this nice bike rack, too:
S65
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:20 |
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Did he try a last gen CX-9?
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mazda616
> S65
09/18/2016 at 16:22 |
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I'm going to suggest that, but he lives in a condensed part of Louisville, Kentucky and it may be too large for street parking and such.
not for canada - australian in disguise
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:27 |
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I really don’t hate the Murano that much. It’s a little, droopy, but it’s soft, comfortable, and French. Even if it’s a Nissan. Out of those three though, I’d go with the Subie because I like it more.
Basically, Murano if you want something comfy, Subie if you want something good in the snow, and Edge if you want something that will bore you to death.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:30 |
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He needs to try a Subaru Forester, the XV is tinny. I would rather get the Murano with the V6 and huge trunk.
Reece-Current Stinger GT owner
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:33 |
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Try a MINI countryman, you may find you like it.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:33 |
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I’d say Ford then Subaru and based on my hatred for our Nissan Quest fuck that shit
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:33 |
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I vote for the XV.
TheHondaBro
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:39 |
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I’d go for the Murano. Reliable and comfy. However, I’d suggest anything Toyota. 4Runners are built in Japan to ridiculously high standards. They may not be the best on gas, but they’ll be very reliable. Maybe a 4th gen 4Runner?
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mazda616
> TheHondaBro
09/18/2016 at 16:43 |
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He loves those but Toyota resale puts all but the highest mileage examples out of his price range.
Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:46 |
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I’d take the Edge over the Murano. The Nissan CVT is problematic but the Edge just feels like an old person’s car Inside.
Subaru will be much smaller than he’s used to but it could be nice.
Also that Chevy has the weirdest combination of soft ride and hard seats that I've ever driven. I'd still rock it though.
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 16:47 |
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I’d consider a forester over an XV
XV is rather small and terribly underpowered for what it is. It does look great though.
Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 17:32 |
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A crosstrek is lifted impreza hatch as someone else said it’s not large. The Forrester is much closer to the other ones he is looking at. The last gen cx9 also shares the edge drive train so he might as well consider it as well.
thatsmr
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 17:42 |
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Crosstrek is the most miserable drive ever. Just try to maintain highway speeds esp hills. Your right foot will ache from trying to press the accellerator through the floor just to keep with traffic. The CVT will scream and whine and you will drink gas like a Tahoe. Hell on wheels and not in a good way. Dont get me started on the horrible seats...
wafflesnfalafel
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
09/18/2016 at 17:44 |
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agree - crosstrek is nice, but not as much room in back. Go look at a Forester.
Berang
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 19:02 |
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I like the Subaru, but it’ll depend on their needs really?
Dusty Ventures
> not for canada - australian in disguise
09/18/2016 at 19:04 |
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Murano if you want something comfy that will bore you to death
shop-teacher
> mazda616
09/18/2016 at 20:28 |
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Of those I’d take the Edge. The other two saddle you with a CVT, and the Edge is on a very reliable platform that was shared with the Fusion and the Mazda 6.
DynamicWeight
> thatsmr
09/19/2016 at 13:57 |
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Oh how I so agree. I sold mine after 20k miles because I was desperate to be out of it. It got to the point where I hated driving... and I love driving!