Does anyone have experience with either of these cars? It's looking like the Highlander will be about $100 more per month for six years, and it's MPG is not as desirable. But it has a third row (just one LO now so that's not super necessary) and generally feels nicer on the inside.
Any thoughts?
apricot / 448 posts
We got a 2015 highlander earlier this year. I love it, but have definitely felt the increase in money spent on gas (I had an Altima before).
We only have 1 LO but I liked the potential for 2 car seats on 60% of the second row so we could still get to third row (for family trips etc). I also love the hatchback trunk and the remote/power trunk. Probably third best amenity is the huge center console... I leave a small diaper bag in there so I am always ready.
apricot / 386 posts
@AggieDaze: ok, that is nice to know. I am trying to weigh the gas cost--my current car is really old but gets 33/33 mpg which I'm very happy with.
apricot / 386 posts
@T.H.O.U.: no, Pilot is out (husband has vetoed it along with some other SUVs).
honeydew / 7235 posts
@T.H.O.U.: yeah new pilot is nice!!
I like the Highlander better personally, test drove both, but yeah the price & mpg could sway me if it was significant enough.
kiwi / 714 posts
I. Love. My. Forester.
If I have my way I'll own a Subaru for the rest of forever.
grapefruit / 4085 posts
I just got a 2015 Forester and am loving it. I basically drive around town but gas usage has been fairly good, it's roomy, safe and a really good ride!
persimmon / 1161 posts
I'm jot sure if this applies to the 2015 or just the 2014: https://m.facebook.com/TheCarSeatLady/posts/10152461849887454:0
Supposedly, the newer highlanders had issues with overlapping seatbelt sand you can't necessarily put car seats or passengers in all of the seats.
ETA: I have a 2009 highlander and love it.
persimmon / 1179 posts
We love our 2015 highlander more than words. Seriously the happiest I've been with a car and we test drove nearly 30 vehicles before settling on the highlander, including the forrester which we didn't care for (was a 2014 forrester.. Not sure if they changed it at all?).
bananas / 9118 posts
@cookiemomster: me too!!!
We just finished a 3,600 mile roadtrip (with husband, 2 kids, and a dog) in our 2011 Subaru and I'm in love with it as ever! It averaged 30 mpg and handled mud, snow, ice, dirt, and highway like a champ.
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