ladysmanfelpz Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 so my mom drives a previous generation honda odyssey. I have a legacy and my whole family loves the AWD and my siblings are always trying to drive my car. We live in Spokane in eastern Washington where we get quite a bit of snow, so she wants an AWD. She likes cars that sit a little higher, easy to get into and good ground clearance, but not too big like a big escalade,and road noise really bothers here. She complains about how loud the odyssey is. So what is a good small suv out there that my mom will like? She wants slightly used, like 2 years old tops probably, or new. I want her to go 06 obxt cuz they are sick. And idk get why the other versions of the outback weight like 800 lbs more than the xt? Or a forester. She is also looking at the chevy equinox and some mitsubishis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogie Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Go with a Forester... Get quiet tires... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsmitty Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 If she's willing to look at new, maybe the new outback? They aren't "classic" subaru styled, but my girlfriend took one look and wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05bikemobile Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 The new forester may be quieter than the last generation. My buddies 2006 Forester XT is noisy on the road. 2005-2009 outbacks are nice and quiet. The new outbacks and legacys are supposed to be MUCH quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysmanfelpz Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 okay. any proof on this or just opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Took a test drive of the 2010 outback 2.5i (to get the outback detergent:p) It is BIG difference in road noise compared to my 04 outback l.l bean edition with top of the line michalan tires on. the ride quality is pretty much the same as mine nice, smooth and relaxing. Alot more leg room for driver and passenger than mine (im a tall guy and i was able to feel pretty comfy sitting). Other than that not much of a different then my outback other than design and xeon projector:wub: If she looking for hieght ride the outback or forester are the winners over the lgts. When i drive the outback and then get into my lgt i sorta fall into it as I sit sorta low haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 No offense Westcoast, but the 05 was a huge improvement over the 04 you have so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison unless your LGT is 05+ I'd also throw in a Tribeca if she wants to ride higher. Used ones can be had for very good prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05bikemobile Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 okay. any proof on this or just opinions? Test drive a few. Honestly, you will want to take her with you when driving various cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysmanfelpz Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 ya i know. just seeing what ppl had to say. So what other small suv's should we go check out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 And idk get why the other versions of the outback weight like 800 lbs more than the xt? I believe you are mistaken here. Are you comparing gross vehicle weight rating with curb weight? Curb weight is the weight of the vehicle with all fluids and a full tank of gas. Curb weight + payload = gross vehicle weight rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ya i know. just seeing what ppl had to say. So what other small suv's should we go check out? The Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4, Honda Pilot, Honda CRV, Nissan Murano, and a few other crossovers spring to mind. Just about any of them will be more than adequate for her needs. I know from a couple of test drives that the Highlander is very quiet, but also very boring to drive. Good power though with the 3.5L V6. Another vehicle worth consideration is the new Toyota Venza. With AWD available and the pretty strong 3.5L V6 it is the closest competitor I can think of with the new Outback. Price range is roughly the same, size is about the same. Honestly she won't go wrong with any of the vehicles I listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 No offense Westcoast, but the 05 was a huge improvement over the 04 you have so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison unless your LGT is 05+ I'd also throw in a Tribeca if she wants to ride higher. Used ones can be had for very good prices well im just comparing my 04 to the 2010, i never drove a 05-09 so i dont know. and of course there is going to be huge differences between the two, if you debage them both the average person will think they are two totally different cars, the interior is more tech savy, the astetics of the whole car have improved greatly since then. If i was interested in buying the car I would of paid more attention but hey i was just there for the detergent lol:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Outback would be a great one. An '09 could be stolen off the lots in Spokane now. Here's a used '09 for less than $20k and you could talk them down from there. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieSteve Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 You know I have to say - I was impressed with my Mom's 2010 Ford Escape. It rides real nice, comfortable, good on gas even with the 6 cyl. She got a great deal too - 25.5k with leather, sync radio, roof, 6 cyl, etc. It was also the easiest vehicle to get in and out of. I was truly shocked! It may be worth a look. I see a ton of old escapes still on the road too - so there is some staying power with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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