Expert: Sean Halliday - 7/10/2006

Question
In your opinion, what is the best SUV for the money today, considering the quality of Honda & Toyota and especially fuel economy. The new RAV 4, the 'O6 Honda Pilot and the CRV are on my list of top 3. Not sure I want to spend more that 21,000 though. I travel about 30,000 miles a year and need a safe, comfortable yet economical ride. I'm open to any suggestions or other models. I also sometimes pull a 5x8 trailer. Plan on keeping the car for at least 5 years. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.  

Answer
They are all good value and safe.My opinion is to look at the car with the most recalls and stay away from it,i have got bad reviews on toyota and the CRV,,,look up recalls on google.com.......you will need some horse power so a V6 is the best buy but the gas isnt going to be easy for pulling you trailer so up to you but thats my way to find the worst then take it from there.A definate no is Ford or anything american,sorry but the japanese have the top cars.....i know  see all the rejects everyday.Did you look at Subaru??