rav4 4x4 , or subaru tribeca or forester pls help

[jhaybee84]

Guys before this is my question (below) ... But now, i am dealing between RAV4 4x4 and subaru tribeca or forester... Any comments or suggestions? Thanks...



Pls help I am a first time car owner... I don't know what to have... But my first bet is rav4 but still thinking and looking around... I am fond of nice and techie interior design and interior facilities... you may also suggest ... Hope you can help me to decide...

Some lil' info bout me... 27 female first time car owner 4 months driving, I will use the car maybe around the city (manila) , bulacan and pampangga...

[jaymd]

forester xt. all wheel drive + turbo. lakas lang sa gas if mabigat paa mo. may motor image na dyan sa pampanga. mataas din resale and one of the safest compact SUVs out there. 6 airbags, stability control, abs, excellent crash test ratings. non turbo version expected to be more reliable with cheaper maintenance but with similar fuel consumption.

[jhaybee84]

Cool... So mas ok sya sa rav4 ... How about tribeca? Top of the line daw nila yun... Thanks

[renzo_d10]

I have driven the Forester XT for several times and indeed, the power is spectacular.

However, since you're a girl I would doubt that you would even test the car's limits. Hence, it might just be a waste of money to buy one. Second, the Forester XT is expensive to maintain and run. The PMS cost are high and it drinks fuel a lot more than expected, too. But if you're the kind of girl who's thirsty for speed and power, then this car would definitely suit you best.

I like the RAV4, but for its price it's not worth it. The design is dated and there are lots of alternatives which are a lot better than the RAV.

I don't know much about the Tribeca since only a handful of people has one. But basing from its overall specs, I don't find it worth it either.

Your best bet ma'm would be the Nissan XTrail. Practical in almost every way.

[tr1ck5h07]

I'd remove the RAV4 from your list. It's too expensive for what it offers.

Now, Forester or Tribeca... Do you have a large family or will you be hauling a lot of stuff? The Tribeca seats 7 while the Forester seats 4/5. If you need room, get the Tribeca. Otherwise, I'd go for a Forester.

[renzo_d10]

Ay, oo nga pala. Maliit ang legroom ng Forester ha.

[foresterx]

i agree with what everyone said, the rav4 is just not worth it's price. there are other options that offers a lot more than what the rav4 offers.

the tribeca is also the same, too expensive for what it offers. i'd get a cx-9 or ford explorer instead.

[jhaybee84]

Hmmmmm.... Thanks guys.... Small family lang actually ako lang and friends if ever... Or in the future hubby and kids... Pero matagal pa yun...

Pati sa harap and gitna maliit ang leg room? *renzo? D ko ksi nakita sa showroom yun e

[mda]

Well make it a point to see first what you're buying!

Sayang naman parang blind purchase hehe.

Consider both the Tucson and the new CRV coming later this year.

Pero yung ayaw ko sa Tucson ng kapatid ko, lakas sa gas. Magkasinlakas sa gas yung 2.0 niya sa 2.4 na Camry namin =/

My money on the CRV

[jhaybee84]

Why what's wrong with the subaru? Just asking I just want to know po thanks...

[jhaybee84]

Well make it a point to see first what you're buying!

Sayang naman parang blind purchase hehe.

Consider both the Tucson and the new CRV coming later this year.

Pero yung ayaw ko sa Tucson ng kapatid ko, lakas sa gas. Magkasinlakas sa gas yung 2.0 niya sa 2.4 na Camry namin =/

My money on the CRV

Why what's wrong with the subaru? Just asking I just want to know po thanks...

[mda]

My post implied nothing wrong with the Subarus.

It's just that I think you should have a good look muna at the vehicle you're buying sa showroom talaga. And better if you test drive.

This applies to all vehicles (INCLUDING THOSE I'M RECOMMENDING) because while we can only suggest what car MAY fit you, only you can decide which car is perfect for your needs.

[NeilJohn]

I suggest you test drive all the vehicles in your shortlist. Its free! And you also get to gauge if it is indeed for you. It's an emotional choice (with a budget limitation, if there's none, we will all be driving italian and german exotics... hehe) so pick which you feel is for you.

[Si 06]

I had a Subaru FXT and it consumes more fuel than my STI but actually handles better than my X3. If the diesel variant were available in the Philippines I'd buy the Forester again.

[foresterx]

Why what's wrong with the subaru? Just asking I just want to know po thanks...

here's a list of competitors of the fxt that you should check out.
-hyundai tucson(get a diesel only)
-kia sportage
-mazda cx7
-honda cr-v

test drive them all and see which suits you best.

btw regarding the legroom, my 425lbs uncle sat more comfortably on the back of my forester than on the back of his fortuner and my other uncles montero sport.

[imperialv]

i was in your shoe also when I bought my FXT... Yung RAV4 mas mahal sa FXT, Eto yung review nakita ko sa youtube.. sabi sa review... The forester is the car you drive and the rav4 is the car you're riding... The subaru is a better car...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KEWWNKt-9k]2011 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester muddy mashup review - YouTube[/ame]

btw, regarding gas consumption, tama si SI06 malakas sa gas, kaso if you're use on driving a 2.0 sportage or 2.0 TUCSON, almost pareho lang...

[cripple_rooster]

If the absence of a diesel option doesn't bother you, the Forester XT is the best option. But either a Nissan X-Trail or a Chevrolet Captiva are good. The Captiva at least has diesel-powered versions...

[mda]

^ Except the Captiva is plagued with a lack of dealership/aftermarket support (read*tsikot: Cruze owner waiting a few months for parts) and isn't without its fair share of problems (read*tsikot: engine going into limp mode).

Every car has it's share of issues, but with those two - not risking it.

[Si 06]

^ Except the Captiva is plagued with a lack of dealership/aftermarket support (read*tsikot: Cruze owner waiting a few months for parts) and isn't without its fair share of problems (read*tsikot: engine going into limp mode).

Every car has it's share of issues, but with those two - not risking it.

The same applies to the Subaru parts availability. If parts are not in stock and you are not willing to pay for air freight waiting time is 45 days. A Subaru is a good 2nd car in the Philippines where parts inventory is a problem.

[imperialv]

The same applies to the Subaru parts availability. If parts are not in stock and you are not willing to pay for air freight waiting time is 45 days. A Subaru is a good 2nd car in the Philippines where parts inventory is a problem.

Dapat ayusing na ng MI ang inventory nila.. dami na ng naka forester ngayon, specially yung NA model.