@Frankie
Yeah, I don’t need crazy towing power, but I want to be able to pull a small trailer. The RAV4 is basically maxed out towing a riding mower, which feels too limited.
That said, I don’t know how often I’ll actually need that ability. That’s my biggest dilemma.
@Moe
Exactly. Renting a truck for the occasional tow is under $100. When I had a truck, I thought I’d be towing all the time, but I barely did. I could’ve saved thousands by just renting when I actually needed it.
@Drue
That’s exactly how I feel after test-driving both. The RAV4’s gas mileage is amazing, but that’s really its only big advantage. The Explorer just feels so much more solid.
The only thing I wish it had was a bit more ground clearance, but I’m not doing serious off-roading, so I probably don’t need it.