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BoaterTalk: The International Information Site for the Whitewater Paddler
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best small SUV for $, MPG, usable space
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Apr 01 2008, 2:43 GMT
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liv2boat
I am looking at getting a new small, so I can still afford to boat and live in OH, rig to get me to the river. Out of the three below, which is the best choice?
Jeep Patriot
Honda CRV
Toyota RAV4
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Do you NEED an SUV?
Timzjatl
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I agree...
DrJon111
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it's a Jeep thing
Lizabeth
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Don't rey that with a Patriot
Timzjatl
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time will tell on post 4.0 jeeps
TheBroncoKid
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Been a jeep fan for a long time, the older ones were built much better than the newer ones for sure...
RUwet
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It's a Jeep Thing indeed!
TheBroncoKid
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selling my '05 cherokee and getting a subaru outback was one of my better decisions.
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RUwet
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And if you don't like the Outback...
sunchopper
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I love my Scion XB
dgsemb
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Might add the VW passat wagon 4 motion and the Volvo xc 70 wagon to that list !
Strok4brok
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wagons
liv2boat
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I've got the Passat Wagon 1.8T...
mrkayakman04
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I still love my 05 Outback.
laughingtotem
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Especially the ones with the diesel engines! (Volvo d5 and VW TDI)
Wilko
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I looked at all 3, just bought a patriot yesterday...
tiskemanis
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get a toyota
Skinny
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pros and cons of each
DonVitoCorleone
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Thanks for the offer
liv2boat
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You may want to take a peek at what Hyundai has to offer.....
greyhound1
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if it were my money now
wv1
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Had a RAV 4 but went for a Matrix...
Milhouse
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The Matrix is probably going to be my next purchase. I can lay
cbk1
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'03 Matrix with AWD = 27-32 mpg...
b6
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I have a Corolla--I know it's not an SUV--but it works just fine. Put your gear in your boat(s).
analogkid70
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The Honda CRV is a nice ride...
b6
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If I was buying a small SUV right now, I'd be looking at the Escape Hybrid... 36 MPG
granolapaddler
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takes a whole lot of gas to offet the intial extra 6 grand
DonVitoCorleone
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I calculated it the other day and I spend about $4000-$5000 a year on gas
granolapaddler
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Avoid the Escape Hybrid!
shaunotter
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Really like my Rav4
cameragirl
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AWD Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix
BJ
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Does it come in a stick? I rode in a Matrix, was nice....
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FluidDruid
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Yes. I'm probably picking myself up a 2WD unit soon. Better milage yet and none of those silly side skirts.
Riv
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honda element!
booneboaterboy
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You cannot hose it out! The electronics are not sealed!
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Turtle81
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Awesome outdoorsy car but not the greatest gas mileage. Hose down is a myth.
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Guelo
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97 Honda civic. 35mpg hauls 5 boats. one inside and 4 on top.
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ronald.hamblin
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