I owned a 2006 RAV4 for 2 years. Not a bad little package but seriously under-engineered for what they price those things.
I have had two VW Passats, both very reliable and no issues, I'd buy another Passat wagon in a minute.
Subie Outback or Forester is another.
Don't buy the Toyota hype...they deserve the black eye they're getting.
Toyota superiority is a myth...and I've owned two of them.
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