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A lot of people like compact SUVs because they offer passenger space and storage space but they are still smaller and better on gas. Three popular options for compact SUVs that are on the market right now are the Toyota Rav4, the Subaru Forester, and the Ford Escape.

The 2009 Rav4 is definitely a great vehicle. This vehicle has a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine which generates 179 horsepower, a 15.9 gallon gas tank, and the estimated gas mileage is 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway which is excellent gas mileage for a vehicle of it’s class. The Rav4 also has a very sporty look so not only will you feel safe and comfortable In your new vehicle, you will also look great while driving down the road. This vehicle, handling more like a car, is easy to drive and you won´t have to worry about hard corners, because it handles very smooth.

The Subaru forester comes with the option of five different models. All five of these models offer different features, starting with the 2.5X which is the most basic option, and the 2.5XT Limited which offers a super-powered engine and an array of luxuries added to the interior as well. Subaru Chiltons Shop Manual

This vehicle gets 24-26 MPG while driving on the highway, making it’s gas mileage excellent for a vehicle of it’s class. Starting at just above twenty one thousand dollars this vehicle is very affordable for the quality of vehicle that you pay for.

The Ford Escape is still more affordable than the Subaru Forester, starting at just above twenty thousand dollars. Haynes Ford ManualFord is known for it´s 5 star safety rating which makes anyone feel good about driving a Ford. Fords are also made for towing heavy items and in the recent years Ford has put an extra focus on making their vehicles suitable for working. If you´re looking for an all around good compact SUV that you can use for working, family trips, everyday errands and anything else that you do in your life, the Ford Escape is a good vehicle for you.

Compact SUVs are a very smart buy right now, when everyone is worried about gas prices going up again. If you buy a compact SUV you won´t regret, and your wallet will be very happy with you as well!

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In the last ten years a new more economic gas efficient sport utility vehicle has risen for the environmentally conscious and the outdoorsy type. The Xterra comes in as the first that should be taken for a test drive, after that it would be better to spend your time mowing the lawn then even take for a test drive.

The Nissan Xterra is aimed at the savvier outdoorsman who wants to go anywhere but not have a second car payment when they go to the gas pump. Nissan Chiltons Manual

The Nissan Xterra is a sleek vehicle with tons of useful hidden compartments to store any type of gear. The Xterra was once proclaimed the vehicle for the new up and coming, today it is realized to be just what it is, a fad. If you are looking to pick one up new expect to pay upwards of thirty thousand dollars but get it quickly who knows how much longer this vehicle will be produced.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a cheap imitation of a bad concept. The Hyundai Santa Fe retails for the same price as the Xterra or Ford Escape but leaves the buyer wondering why they did not buy one of the others. Hyundai Chiltons Repair Manual

It would be better for anyone to invest with Richard Mattock then buy one of these. The safety record is deplorable and one that is in serious contempt of crossing the line into reckless endangerment. Beyond that there is the freighting reliability record that ensures this compact sport utility will be in the shop the first year you own it.

The Ford Escape is one of the reasons Detroit is in such a desperate financial situation. Ford bet their future on this high mark up vehicle but as gas prices rose and the economy collapsed found itself holding the bag.  Ford Haynes ManualRight now you can pick one up new for less then it cost to make that is if you want a vehicle that needs a repair manual in the first two hundred days of ownership. If you’re looking at this vehicle it should also be known that the safety record for roll over’s is questionable and that its reliability will no doubt be something that will be encountered the first year of ownership.

Remember when you go to buy any used vehicle to bring along a mechanic or trusted friend to inspect the vehicle. Also in these days of economic turmoil base invoice price should be the price that is expected to be paid.

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