drkuthan

I live in Turkey and an pleasent driver of the 05 wrx

I am planning to buy a mid-priced suv that wont cost too much
So between these which one would you chose and why ?

Honda CRV
Toyota RAV4
Kia SORENTO
Subaru FORESTER
Landrover FREELANDER

Brendan Hughes

Petrol or diesel?

How much and how serious off-road? Use in snow much?

How many miles/km per year?

I chose a Rav4 as I wanted a reliable diesel family car that wasn't very long and wouldn't go off-road and drove well on-road. Your needs may well be different.

drkuthan

All i want is good handling, performance and the looks that turn heads
doesn't matter petrol or diesel.

Please help

Guthrie

I think that the Forester will give the best handling out of the cars you have listed. It is the most car like. What Forester models are available in Turkey?

I had a current shape Forester in Australia with the 2.5l NA engine. It had reasonable performance (0-100km/h in 9.5 secs) and the handling was ok. If you want better on road handling, you need to upgrade at least the rear anti roll bar with a Sti one (or from an after market company like Whiteline).

Since i left Oz, the 2.5 litre turbo Forester was released. From what i read on the Australian MRT forums, the 2.5 litre turbo can be seriously quick with an exhaust and ecutek upgrade.

The Zohan

I would have gone for the RAV4 or the Forester from that lot. I would discount the Freelander on quality and reliability issues alone.

CR-V i drove the old shape and was completely underwhelmed with the handling. Not sure about the newer ones tho'

drkuthan

2.0 xt version of the subaru forester (177 bhp 0-100km 8.0 secs) available in Turkey

drkuthan

If you had to chose between two ? Rav4 or forester ?

Brendan Hughes

Then it becomes a trade-off, IMHO. Rav4 CAN look better (with right accessories, colour), Forester WILL go better (performance and handling).

stevem2k

Forester .

But I'm biased. Euro dealers are now getting the 2.5 XT , so you may want to check back with your dealer .....


Steve

drkuthan

I talked to the dealer and no they will not import 2.5 xt

03-CTR

i'd wait for the crv with the i-ctdi engine as you'll then have one of the best soft roaders coupled to (arguably) the best diesel lump in production right now.

TRF

My dad had the old shape CRV, and has just traided for the new one.. he says the new one is much better, but i havnt had a go yet. I did drive the older one and though it was ok, but nothing to write home about.

Diablo

RAV4 without a doubt. LWB or SWB.

2L SWB petrol is a fair bit quicker than you would imagine, and much cheaper to run than a turbo forrester. Handling is very good as well.

Look much better in black or silver than any forrester.

It will also be more reliable and be better value for money.

D

drkuthan

I am still waiting for the other drivers opinions and reviews...
Please help me to make a decision

Brendan Hughes

Would you buy a car without driving it?

Why not find a Rav4 and a Forester and make your own mind up?

drkuthan

Of course not. As you say taking a test drive will make things clear. Thanks