# Small SUV **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [February 14, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295 "2010-02-14T17:18:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/1 "2010-02-14T17:18:35Z")
My dad’s in the market for a new vehicle, and he’s leaning towards the small SUV sector but is open to other suggestions. Anyways, here’s a breakdown of the criteria: 2006 or newer model year Price range: under $15k Automatic transmission AWD Some models he’s considering: Toyota RAV4 **first preference** Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Hyundai Santa Fe Ford Escape Suzuki SX4 Subaru Impreza Wagon If anyone has anything to offer, post up or PM me. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/2 "2010-02-17T05:28:54Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/3 "2010-02-20T15:37:27Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![lghtemup](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lghtemup/32/5093_2.png) [@lghtemup](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lghtemup)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/4 "2010-02-20T15:46:22Z")
would he consider a extended cab tacoma…just a thought ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/5 "2010-02-20T15:47:38Z")
Nah he doesn’t want a pickup, thanks though. ---
**Author:** ![lghtemup](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lghtemup/32/5093_2.png) [@lghtemup](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lghtemup)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/6 "2010-02-20T15:48:58Z")
cool good luck in your findings ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/7 "2010-02-20T17:13:57Z")
1 vote for the cr-v, even though you can’t get a v6. I helped my mom pick up a barely used (6000 mile) 2007 last Xmas and ended up driving it for a week before delivering it. That is just one nice vehicle. If it could tow my toys I’d definitely buy one to replace my suv. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/8 "2010-02-20T19:13:25Z")
Have a 2008 Rav4 Sport 4cyl for sale. Silver over Black Cloth 34,000 miles Going to be more like $17,500 though. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/9 "2010-02-20T19:17:57Z")
Hmm, are you the original owner? ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/10 "2010-02-26T05:46:54Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/11 "2010-02-26T10:52:09Z")
why not a saturn Vue? Looked at those for the GF for a while and you can get an 06/07 easily in that range, but an 08-09 can be had low miles in that range as well, depending on options. get the V6 though. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/12 "2010-02-26T11:09:57Z")
I’m not sure if my dad wants to go with a dying breed, but I’ll pass the idea along. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/13 "2010-02-26T12:18:05Z")
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**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/14 "2010-02-26T12:24:05Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > 1 vote for the cr-v, even though you can’t get a v6. > > I helped my mom pick up a barely used (6000 mile) 2007 last Xmas and ended up driving it for a week before delivering it. That is just one nice vehicle. If it could tow my toys I’d definitely buy one to replace my suv. Newer Rav4’s come with a V6. Not a bad vehicle over all either. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/15 "2010-02-27T19:25:22Z")
I’ve eliminated the V6 preference. It actually makes more sense to go with a 4 cylinder since it will get better gas mileage. RAV4 is really what he would like, but has also been considering the Kia Sportages. CR-V would be nice but it seems most of those are on the higher end of the price spectrum. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/16 "2010-02-27T19:28:40Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > Hmm, are you the original owner? Yes, Girlfriend bought it new from West Herr Toyota. Mileage is currently 33,800. Just put brand new tires on it. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/17 "2010-02-27T19:31:51Z")
It’s so tempting, but my dad said he’s set his limit at $15k. I’ll keep trying though, maybe if he can’t find anything else within the next couple months. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/18 "2010-02-27T19:37:59Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > It’s so tempting, but my dad said he’s set his limit at $15k. I’ll keep trying though, maybe if he can’t find anything else within the next couple months. cool, good luck. Pics and Ad should be up on autotrader this week if he wants to look at them. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/19 "2010-02-28T05:23:54Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > Newer Rav4’s come with a V6. Not a bad vehicle over all either. Yeah, I keep thinking about a V6 Rav with a tow package to replace my Expedition but I’m pretty sure I’m going to end up with a Murano. ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295/20 "2010-02-28T06:31:20Z")
What about a Forester? The SX4 is cool too, RAV4 and CRV of course. I cannot recommend The Hyundais or Kia unless you are leasing a new one, I work on those POS’s. (Work on Subarus too). [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-suv/79295.md?page=2)