Have you been in a newer Hyundai/Kia? My wifes palisade is top notch. They have changed a lot as a company in the past 12 years.
Tell me about Subaru Outbacks...Maybe Crossteks too
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i sat in a crosstrek when i was car shopping a few years ago. im 6'3" 300lbs and i was able to get in it.......but it is cramped for me. would not want to ride in it for more than a few minutes lol. and in the drivers seat...my head was cocked to the side. imo i would go with an outback, much more comfortable for bigger people.
I swear I saw more Subaru’s in Virginia than anywhere else... in the mountain areas.
NWSharpshooter
My seats have plenty of shoulder room and though I'm not a "big guy" 5'-11" 200lb. I do have broad shoulders. We've met and you shouldn't have issues. I bought the Crosstrek after owning a evo MR which had zero shoulder room with the Recaro seats. I bring this up because driving the AWD MR was a blast. When I searched for a more practical vehicle, I chose the Crosstrek because it was fun to drive. It handles well for what it is. The multitude of other vehicles didn't have the spirit of the Crosstrek.
Edit* I will buy another Crosstrek within two years. My daughter just bought a Telluride and it's smooth.
I can’t speak on outback’s or new Subaru’s but I have a 2005 Subaru Baja Turbo and I love it. Hasn’t given me any problems! It’s my hunting/woods machine!
My 2018 Outback has been enjoyable. No issues after 40k . I do add half a quart of oil between changes every 6k. I really liked the Forester test drive until I drove the Outback. I get 31 mpg hiway. Forester has great visibility and handling around town, but Outback handles just as well with more room and better ride. Blown head gaskets in Subarus have been resolved since 2010.
Newest I have driven were 19s. The Telluride was just coming into Brunswick when we left. I did like those because they had a traditional looking dash layout and they didn't look like every other SUV these days.
If I could take my pick of any later model Kia it would be the Sedona minivan. It has always gotten rave reviews even when Kia's sales numbers were in the toilet. They almost pulled out of the U.S market about 15 years ago.
I didn't like Crosstreks either. It was like an in between compromise of a vehicle. It doesn't have enough room to do much and it's not Honda Fit size so you get really good MPG.
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