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htn @ Jul 19th 2007 10:31AM
Am getting AWD high clearance vehicle for next car. Looked at all of them appropriate for road trips for 2. CRV appealed but learned it is on Civic platform and clearance less the 7". Looked at almost everything out there and choice has come down to Outback or Murano. Grave doubts about CVT longenvity and repair cost (based on anecdotal evidence) has me leaning towards the Outback. Now I feel forced to purchase Subaru before 2010 model year or buy used. Between proprietary computer modules and unproven hardware such as CVT cars are becoming more or less 5-7 year disposable items. Cars I've enjoyed included 50's VW, 70's MBZ and BMW, 240 volvo and 5.0 Mustang. All enjoyable and easily maintainable cars. Most cars designed and produced the last 5-7 years are a joy to drive, safe and low on maintainance but when a new engine, transmission or electronic component requires replacement (likely in the 10-20 year scenario) repair, if possible, may well be more expensive than replacement.