davidzero256
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- ISO 2015 CX-5
I am looking at either a CX-5 or a Crosstrek. Lets say 2015 because I know there are new models of both but I am not planning on buying new.
I am looking to get opinions why I should get one over the other / why you purchased your CX-5.
About me:
I am very utilitarian. I drive about 20k miles per year. I have 2 motorcycles. I keep some tools in my trunk for work. No kids. I drive by myself majority of the time.
What I am looking for:
A utilitarian crossover. Good gas mileage.
A "little" bit of towing capacity. Interior volume. Comfortable ride. Hopefully low maintenance cost. Good reliability.
Ok. As for towing, I know the tow ratings for the cx-5 and Crosstrek are 2000 and 1500 lbs respectively. I "think" both of these are suitable. I dont plan on pulling anything big. It would mostly just be used for pulling a lightweight trailer with 1 or two motorcycles on it.
I am thinking about getting one of those motorcycle carriers that just attach to the trailer hitch(see: MotoTote.) I would worry about putting my 500lb v Strom on there but my sub 300lb dirt bike could be fine. Could a CX5 handle that much tongue weight? Anyone know the tongue weight limit for the cx5?
What about trims? I feel like I should get a grand touring to have all the bells and whistles as my 2005 car is a limited so it has the old bells and whistles. I don't want to feel like I am buying a downgrade.
Thanks in advance for thoughts and opinions.
I am looking to get opinions why I should get one over the other / why you purchased your CX-5.
About me:
I am very utilitarian. I drive about 20k miles per year. I have 2 motorcycles. I keep some tools in my trunk for work. No kids. I drive by myself majority of the time.
What I am looking for:
A utilitarian crossover. Good gas mileage.
A "little" bit of towing capacity. Interior volume. Comfortable ride. Hopefully low maintenance cost. Good reliability.
Ok. As for towing, I know the tow ratings for the cx-5 and Crosstrek are 2000 and 1500 lbs respectively. I "think" both of these are suitable. I dont plan on pulling anything big. It would mostly just be used for pulling a lightweight trailer with 1 or two motorcycles on it.
I am thinking about getting one of those motorcycle carriers that just attach to the trailer hitch(see: MotoTote.) I would worry about putting my 500lb v Strom on there but my sub 300lb dirt bike could be fine. Could a CX5 handle that much tongue weight? Anyone know the tongue weight limit for the cx5?
What about trims? I feel like I should get a grand touring to have all the bells and whistles as my 2005 car is a limited so it has the old bells and whistles. I don't want to feel like I am buying a downgrade.
Thanks in advance for thoughts and opinions.