Hi new member looking for input
I need to get a daily driver car to work. I live in the 4 season weather + hilly area so want awd, but also good gas + safety. I also like to sit high b/c it gives me a (probably false) sense of security. But I dont need the utility space.
Now I dont want to buy new because I have to park in a large lot every day and more than likely car will get dinged, also I dont want to go into the low $20s if possible, my range is definitely $15-16ish unless the newer car is worth the extra $$
the best choice seems like 2010 legacy: good gas, plenty available, within price range
the 2010 forester makes me feel a bit safer b/c sit higher (whether thats factually correct or not is another thing), but gas is worse
the 2 others Im consider is the xv crosstek (higher clearance than legacy, but better gas than forester, seems like a good compromise between the 2?), and the 2014 forester, which definitely gets better gas than older model
what would you guys recommend?
thanks!