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I have nothing against Subaru, other than a dealer of theirs screwed me and Subaru of America was absolutely no help. This around 2001 with me having owned a Subaru since 1977. They lost a loyal customer.

Now, I have nothing against Toyota. The '16 Rav-4 we got for the wife's car now has about 75K miles and the only thing we've had to do is have the oil changed and swap out the studded and regular tires spring and fall.

If I'd have found a Honda CR-V at that time, for the same price, same 0% loan, I might have gone that route as they are good cars too.

Long ago, I had a rental Hyundai Santa Fe. If the new ones are anything at all like that, worst comfort in a vehicle I've ever had and I'm only 5'8".

Good luck.

Yep, my wife's '08 AWD RX 350 was purchased four years ago within that criteria and it is simply a stunning ride. World class SUV. I really enjoy pushing the seat preset #1 and watching the seat, steering wheel and mirrors adjust to my 6'5'' frame from my wife's 5'1'' height. I slip right in ready to go.

Honda Pilot for the easy win. They are an ideal mid sized SUV.

I wouldn't have found this threat at a better time, I am in between buying a Toyota Venza or a Honda CrossTour.
Any dos and don'ts ? Experience would be appreciated.

Have had 2 Subarus. Both were a bit problematic, but easy to work on and frankly, had a ton of miles.
Last one I totaled when I T boned a car load of kids that pulled out in front of me. I was impressed with the way it handled the collision.

Wife drives a Pilot. It’s a good ride.

I’d go Honda or Toyota before I bought another Suby

Mt wife's 2019 Cherokee trailhawk has been great so far. It comes with a small lift, skid plates, AT tires, tow hooks, and has a transfer case with a real low range.

I used to swear I'd never own anything Chrysler or jeep and now we have the 2019 trailhawk, a 2019 ram 1500, and a 2021 pacifica. Although we bought them all new so we have the confidence of factory warranties and an extra warranty through Geico in case we keep them past the factory warranty. We didn't plan to keep the jeep long term but we may do so now.

I was always a GM and Toyota guy. I'd owned nothing other than GM and Toyotas for over 20 years until I bought the 2019 ram. It's been flawless so I tried the jeep which was also flawless which led us to the pacifica. I don't mis the cheap Toyota seats and interiors.

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We have driven Pilots for years. Have bought a new Pilot whenever a model change happens to upgrade safety features etc. Presently drive a 2016 which has been trouble free for 50K miles. It is a higher end model with leather seats etc and is a pleasure to drive; very comfortable and decent gas mileage too.