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Robert
So, 2 weeks ago, my son was involved in a hit/run (road rage) in my wife’s car & it was considered a total loss with the amount of damage. We’re in the phase of coming up with the offer from the insurance adjuster now.
She wants a crossover now & I’m researching some now. We usually purchase vehicles to last past the last payment for longevity.
I’m looking at RAV4’s, Forester’s & Honda CRV’s. This maybe nearly impossible, but I will succeed in my mission. I’m looking at under 70K miles & $15K. What do you think?
NickCompletely honestly, see if you can track down a JDM dealer. Older cars, but they’re generally low mileage and extremely reliable. Might be able to get a 90’s Land Cruiser for that range
MadiAbsolutely do foresters. And for private party sales, if you choose private party, you can finance through autopay and they usually offer reasonable rates.
But if you want a dealer warranty, you could get a low payment with a 15k down payment. If you’re in GA or FL, I recommend Osteen Automotive.
HunterAs a tow truck driver, I tow Mazdas the least. I’d go Mazda, Toyota, Honda. Stay Away from Kia and Hyundai I tow those the most.
EricAs a professional wrench since 1978 I suggest you stay away from vehicles that have the rubber band transmissions. The constant velocity transmission needs to be serviced at the minimum intervals and actually need to be serviced before that for longevity.
It’s getting harder and harder to keep away from the transmissions and if there are issues the end result most of the time is to replace it which is $$$$$.
SamOf them, I like the sound of the Honda best. I don’t fully trust the longevity of Subarus (in fairness I’ve not seen many die, but even so I don’t fully trust them), and the Toyota is alright (I’ve heard the newer ones aren’t so good, but in truth I haven’t got loads of experience with them) but I prefer the Honda’s interior.
MichaelaWe bought a 2016 Forester this past summer with 64k miles for just under $18k. We did buy it from a dealer, so I’m sure you could do better price-wise private party. My teen drives it and loves it. We have two other Subarus also.
AndeMazda CX30- Mazda Cx-5- Honda HRV
These are all reliable vehicles that actually maintain still having the gas milage similar to standard full size cars, while having the SUV space in the cab, however will have a smaller trunk area than the Rav4 and CRV
We don’t have a Mazda dealership in my town, otherwise my plan was to get a CX-30 OR CX-5, however we do have a Toyota (& I actually had a Rav4 for the rental while waiting on insurance) and unfortunately the price tag + knowing the mpgs it was not at a point I was willing to spend basically (I drove a 160-170 miles daily commute for work at that time so a high monthly PMT & low MPG = not gonna balance, I could handle the PMT if it didn’t have a significantly lower MPG rate but $10 avg extra a day = $200+ extra a month in gas money.
I have the Honda HRV – specifically a 2021 Sport with AWD due to living in the Midwest where it snows. Anyways, the Honda HRV is basically the Honda fit & Honda CRV got together and made a baby….. It can hold 5 people comfortably, and it can handle weekend trips worth the luggage for 5 people as well, however if you’re trying to do a lot of storage space in addition to human space, you’ll wanna move up to the Rav4 or CRV, because it has the same amount of luggage space as a full size sedan, just can stack taller since it’s a SUV/hatchback trunk area
JeaniMazda. Please take a look – I know I sound crazy, but they are VERY reliable now.
AngelVolvo / Mazdas are the best ones, Volvos are like indestructible machines on wheels!
LawrenceDash cam is a very valuable tool to have in this situation! In an accident it makes questionable accidents open and shut case, especially hit and runs red lights and side swipes.
AaronIt’s possible if you intend to buy from private sellers. Vet the sellers online best you can. Have cash ready, and monitor sale ads daily.
RAV or cr-v, not Subaru
(I own 5 Subarus. I enjoy working on them. I don’t recommend Subaru because they all require more maintenance than a RAV or cr-v would)
HJ MillerMy mechanic said the cars he sees reach 400,000 miles are Honda’s. My last Honda was at about 385,000 when it died. May still be running. Think it was the water pump, but it was the camel.
JuliettThey cars you want, you will not find at that price.
I have an 8-year-old rav4 with 80k. It’s worth a little under $20k. (No, it’s not for sale)
For $15k, you’re looking at closer to 100k miles.
JamesToyotas are amazing vehicles. I would shy away from the rav4. It’s the lower end Toyotas, and we seem to have them in the shop a lot. The forester. Just NO. so many issues I can’t ever get into. CRVs, pilots. Great cars do not buy anything hybrid.
HarpineFor the love of god stay away from newer RAV4s they have so many issues. The other options you listed are solid Subarus are awesome in the snow depending on the motor they are also very easy to work on and are very reliable also look at the Mazda crossovers they are very premium feeling reliable and safe and offer some of the best MPGs as well.
Mazda is probably one of the most over looked models on the market. Just stay away from Hyundai and Kia unless it’s an EV.
VidaMy brother was involved in an accident in his RAV4 where a lady ran into the back of him and did just minimal damage, and they totaled it because of the way the vehicle supposedly is put together, so think about that before you purchase a RAV4. It looked like to us. They could’ve just replaced the panel in the back right side and the door in the back door part of the RAV4, but that lifts up, but they totaled it. The lady only had $10,000 worth of insurance and my brother’s insurance company had end up coming up with the rest of the money for a vehicle he purchased.
KellyBack 9 years ago I got a rav4 less than 50k miles for 13k — 3 days later Texas decided to have a hail storm totaled it and got me my tundra. 218k miles only had one problem but has always made it home with no tow!
MatthewWhat I’d do is go on Cargurus, and most importantly, expand your search area. I look at it like this: If this is my new used car. I’d be willing to travel to make that happen for the best deal. I’m from PA, and I looked in Maryland Etc..Through doing that, you really give yourself the best option. Rather than just go to the dealer down the street because it’s convenient.
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