Toyota has a sweet deal right now with 0% for 72 months (we would pay off sooner) for the Rav4. Out the door price was given to us at 22,985 (including the destination charge-which I won't pay for). I will be adding a warranty to it, but not buying from the dealer, will do so with another dealer at a greatly reduced price. My wife has always wanted the RAV4 and we currently have an older Highlander (07) that has treated us well. I want to look at the new Highlander and drive the CRV and the Tucson.

I know that the CRV has had problems with the vibrations and I think it is due to their CVT Transmissons. Doesn't seem to be too many good reviews from them lately. I like the look of the Tucson, but have yet to be inside one.

If I go the route of the RAV4 our payment will be about $280-300 a month depending on what we put down.
The Highlander will be in the $400s, but be a much bigger vehicle
I am guessing the Tucson and CRV will likely be in the mid to high $300s a month.

We have a corolla with 160k on it and we are keeping it for a run around car. I figure I would only get 2.5K if I am lucky-it is worth more to me than that.
This purchase is not a need but a want, and it will make the wife happy and then I will get some benefits! We will likely get the Rav, but she is open to other cars.

Just looking for your experiences and or comments regarding the cars.

Thanks