Scotty, I’m trying to decide between three different small SUVs I’m trying to decide between a Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Hyundai Tucson i’m looking for the years 2005 to 2010 from anywhere from 90,000 miles to 130,000 miles I have about 3500 to spend what’s my best option.
Definetly Rav4 and CR-V just avoid the Rav4 from 2006-2008 and it should be good. Every year has common problems with all cars so research those before buying using carcomplaints.com
I actually have a 2009 Kia Sportage which is a rebadged Hyundai Tucson and it is reliable just doesn't have the quality the cr-v and rav4 have. They certainly don't last as much as a Rav4 or CR-V but the older Hyundais from 2007 to 2009 or so was decent. I would not buy it though. The CR-V is based on the Civic more crossover like and the Rav4 is a proper SUV, not a crossover.
Now decide: Rav4 or Cr-v?
I would only go for the Rav4 2009 and beyond and ideally 09 CR-V.