Here are my choices:
Subaru Forester 2.5i Convenience Package
Ford Escape SE 1.6 Ecoboost FWD Only
Nissan Rogue S or SV FWD Only
VW Golf Wagon TDI Comfortline
I'm averaging about 80,000 kilometers annually. Mostly SW Ontario but, often travel north to SSM and east to Montreal.
14 months with the VW Golf and it's been great. Blew a fog light with a rock, the kids destroyed the rear vent. Great for camping. Drives great. Lacks front storage. My lady doesn't like the low perch compared to her Matrix. Considering the amount of driving I do, I'm inclined to replace with another. Timing doesn't work out for me to get the new updated model so, I'm stuck with what ever is in stock around SW Ontario.
I get dedicated winter tires with each vehicle. The Subie is the first time an AWD vehicle has been offered. It lacks power with acceleration measured with sun dial.
All vehicles are equiped with heated seats and Blue Tooth for hands free calling. The trim level I'm allowed with the VW and Subie doesn't allow for Satellite Radio which I miss.
I'm thinking of just going with another TDI and getting tinted windows. Too bad for the little lady that wants to be higher off the ground. But, when given a choice to get something different, it's hard to go with the same flavor.
Let the debate begin.
Subaru Forester 2.5i Convenience Package
Ford Escape SE 1.6 Ecoboost FWD Only
Nissan Rogue S or SV FWD Only
VW Golf Wagon TDI Comfortline
I'm averaging about 80,000 kilometers annually. Mostly SW Ontario but, often travel north to SSM and east to Montreal.
14 months with the VW Golf and it's been great. Blew a fog light with a rock, the kids destroyed the rear vent. Great for camping. Drives great. Lacks front storage. My lady doesn't like the low perch compared to her Matrix. Considering the amount of driving I do, I'm inclined to replace with another. Timing doesn't work out for me to get the new updated model so, I'm stuck with what ever is in stock around SW Ontario.
I get dedicated winter tires with each vehicle. The Subie is the first time an AWD vehicle has been offered. It lacks power with acceleration measured with sun dial.
All vehicles are equiped with heated seats and Blue Tooth for hands free calling. The trim level I'm allowed with the VW and Subie doesn't allow for Satellite Radio which I miss.
I'm thinking of just going with another TDI and getting tinted windows. Too bad for the little lady that wants to be higher off the ground. But, when given a choice to get something different, it's hard to go with the same flavor.
Let the debate begin.