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