merlin3942
Recycles dryer sheets
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I'm about ready for my once-every-15-year new car buy. I currently am driving my 1999 Mazda protege (just past 252K miles on it), and it needs a new catalytic converter ... which I don't think I want to pay for at this point. Besides, it's not a comfortable car for road trips (fine for the daily work commute), but since I'll be ER'ing in about 3 months, and plan to do some traveling, I want something a bit more comfortable.
My first thought is a "mini SUV", because it looks like they are easier to get in to/out of for me than "lower-to-the-ground" cars. I've been researching the Subaru Forester, the Mazda CX-5, and the Honda CRV. I really like the Forester, but am disappointed that it doesn't have "blind spot warning" technology, which I really think I'd like in my next car. I would consider the Subaru Outback - it's really a wagon, but looks similar to the Forester, but may not sit as high.
Anyone have any experience with owning any of the models mentioned, and if so, any thoughts about any of them (or other similar choices) you'd care to share?
Thanks!
My first thought is a "mini SUV", because it looks like they are easier to get in to/out of for me than "lower-to-the-ground" cars. I've been researching the Subaru Forester, the Mazda CX-5, and the Honda CRV. I really like the Forester, but am disappointed that it doesn't have "blind spot warning" technology, which I really think I'd like in my next car. I would consider the Subaru Outback - it's really a wagon, but looks similar to the Forester, but may not sit as high.
Anyone have any experience with owning any of the models mentioned, and if so, any thoughts about any of them (or other similar choices) you'd care to share?
Thanks!