Ford Escape in Consumer Reports is rated above average in Reliability (in the 2006 model) and above average in Satisfaction. They do not recommend it because of the tip up rating in the government rollover test. It says fuel economy is disappointing though. I am just not a Ford person per se, but it has a pretty good rating.
Thinking about getting a new car
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I did love the Subaru outbacks, lots of power, all wheel drive, good gas milage, great handling, felt well made, price was affordable, good reliability, but it was too difficult for me to transport bigger dogs conveniently. smaller dogs no problem, I couldn't fit some of the crates we'd have in back, not multiple ones anyway to transport other dogs. If you have the same dogs all the time, and they get along and have smaller crates, Go for it.
I forgot about the Subaru, probably cause I was so disappointed after test driving and researching that it wouldn't fit my needs.
I forgot about the Subaru, probably cause I was so disappointed after test driving and researching that it wouldn't fit my needs.
What about the Jeep Compass? It looks good and is very reasonably priced. And now don't tell me that they are rated poorly, because I am eying one of those 
...maybe, if I will ever be able to sell my Wrangler.. *sigh*
...maybe, if I will ever be able to sell my Wrangler.. *sigh*
Consumer Report rated my 1997 Toyota 4Runner very high when I got it in 1999 . NEVER had any problems with it and I love it . I had a van for 8 months and hated it ! The thing that sold me was that the rear window rolls down from inside. All other SUVs have tilt windows. I've had 4 goldens and labs in it . Always leave the seats down , so they are free from dog hairs when driving people and not dogs !
i had a 94 cherokee sport...LOVED the thing but dint love the gas milage, only gettin 15/20 mpg...
otherwise however great vehicle, rode nice, lots of power, watch out for hydroplaning because there very light compared to their size and power!
right now have a hundai elantra...great little car, would very likley get anothe rhyundai in the futre if it wastn for the fact that i REALY want a mini!
otherwise however great vehicle, rode nice, lots of power, watch out for hydroplaning because there very light compared to their size and power!
right now have a hundai elantra...great little car, would very likley get anothe rhyundai in the futre if it wastn for the fact that i REALY want a mini!
Check out the Pathfinders and the Infinity QX4 which is just a fancy Pathfinder and it's till made my Nissan. I had a 02 Infinity QX4 that I had and I loved it, it wasn't to bad on gas and had no problems carrying my dog around in it. The only reason I don't have it is because I needed a bigger vehicle that could tow and carry 3 large dogs around, and still have room for their stuff and mine when I travel. The Toyota 4Runner runs forever looks great and I think it's decent on gas. The Chevy Blazer S-10 model is a good vehicle also, very reliable and great on gas...at least they used to be.
I'd say that about Land Rovers but not about jeeps... I had a Land Rover and it was very top heavy.. but I've also had Jeeps before... I don't think they are top heavy, not did it hydroplain.. nor jerky... weird!!
Jeep Libertys are cute
Jeep Libertys are cute
The jeep liberties are awful in handling. I rented one when I was in Lake Tahoe visiting friends. I would never suggest that vehicle just because of the way it handled.
I test drove a Subaru Forrester a couple of time when I was looking at new cars...loved the way it handled. The RAV sits better for me comfort-wise and I could afford it easier, but the Forrester is definetely something to look at. Volvos as well...great reliability and the wagons are very comfortable to drive.