Tell me what you love about your car?

I have a subaru hatchback impreza. and we have an outback. I can put lots and lots of stuff in my car. it is comfortable for long drives. and I love love the "geezer features"... the side warnings, the back up warnings, the variable cruise control .. If I lived in snow country, I would get an outback. these cars last a long time.

Toyota Highlander, we actually love them so much we own 2. There is not much I don’t love. I have back issues so the 8–way automatic adjustable driver’s seat with 2 memory controls is a huge help. As are the heated and otherwise very comfortable seats. The lumbar support is automatic and adjustable. It’s a smooth, comfortable ride and the engine accelerates quickly and smoothly. The back are is big, which we use all the time even with just the two of us. I will never again go without a rear view camera or push button opening hatch. Controls on the steering wheel keep my eyes on the road. I love the shelf on the dash. I didn’t think I would but it comes in so handy. The console holds quite a bit, I even put my small purse in there. There are built in sunshades for the back 2 seats, we keep them up year round to help with sun exposure and heats. I wish the front row seats had them too, if only for parking. IWe are in South/Central Texas, so I haven’t driven on ice yet. Handles very well in downpours.

DH, @ 6’5” and a big guy with huge shoulders fits very comfortably in either seat and fits in the back seat. He doesn’t like not having bucket seats otherwise he’d say it is very comfortable. Im 5’4” and also fit comfortably. It was hard to find one that fit us both well. And we are both able to easily get in an out. Not too tall for me or short for him. The a/c split between the front two seats and controls for the back a/c in the front are great. What else? Oh, I like the blinking light on my side mirrors and light plus audible alarm for the back camera when someone is in my blind spot or I’m getting too close to a person or vehicle. Always ranked at the top or near it for reliability for mid-sized SUVs.

I don’t like the leather dashboard, bad idea in the Texas sun. And my arms rested more comfortably in the older model Highlander than they do the newer model. I don’t remember if DH or I have 3rd row seats. One of us does and it was easy to use. I just don’t remember which one.

I’m looking at the Subaru Crosstrek - what about that?

I have a 2020 Acura RDX. It’s a big vehicle for someone my size. I like driving it but it is big!

I have a Chevy Traverse and absolutely love it. I drive winding, hilly roads and it handles like a dream.

I have a Toyota 4runner that I love. We have it for the dogs and my activities, I bet the Highlander would work well for you. 

I've only ever had sedans, but I would imagine anyone going from an SUV to a sedan would find it hard to get used to not being able to see over other cars on the road, and when backing out of parking spaces etc. If you still want the height but not the third row, look at a smaller 5 seater SUV.

I would buy a subscription online to consumers report and look at their ratings. that will help in selection process.

I have a BMW X5 and I love it. I have the optional third row. It’s really only ok for people 5’3’’ and shorter, and that only if the person is able to climb back there. For me and the kids it works so well.

I love how easy it is to drive even with the size. I like the cargo space. I love the birds eye view camera (this was a must for me). I like the luxury - the dash, lights, extra large sunroof, heads up display. Dh uses the parking assist - it scares me. But it’s very cool when he uses it. If I wanted to downsize I’d go to the BMW X3.

I was going to say I loved my car because it's a convertible but that doesn't help your situation. Had I not gotten the Mustang, I would have gotten an Outback. But I had a bad day so I bought a convertible instead.

i have a 2006 nissan altima. my mom gifted it to me last february when she got a new SUV. 

it has ac.

i LOVE ac. my old car was a 2003 honda accord, black with black leather interior. and a sunroof. that sunroof didn't do me a LICK of good stuck in bumper to bumper traffic in the sweltering summer. it just made me hotter. i used to bring wet wash clothes to put across the back of my neck to cool me down when i knew i would be stuck in traffic. 

so that's probably not what you are looking for - doubt you are gonna go out and get a 2006 nissan altima.  but damn i love that car and promised myself i would NEVER EVER take ac for granted.  

I have a Subaru Crosstrek and love it.  Mine is a 2015 and I have had no issues with it. Gets good gas mileage. Cruise control adjusts to speed of car ahead of me. Good amount of storage space and leg room. I got the roof rack and the remote ignition as extras and most of the rest was included standard.  I just got my first new set of tires at 70k miles.