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GLK

I've owned Subarus previously and had no issues at all. This one has been a PITA. No lemon laws in BC, though there's an arbitration route if you can't get satisfactory resolution from the manufacturer. In effect though, if the car's under warranty and it's being repaired, you're stuck with it. Subaru have conceded that it's not up to standard though and offered a like for like replacement, but they want me to contribute $3,500 towards it.

Essex_Man

I should also mention since you are going the leasing route there is the Chevrolet Traverse



And the Dodge Journey

R I C H

It's a business purchase that maintains the fine equilibrium between paying some income tax and not

Joking aside, the build quality difference between the Forester and GLK is huge. Well worth the price differential if they're within your budget. The Merc handles better too, less body roll and a much more compliant ride. The Subaru gets a little wallowy and needs a beefier rear sway bar really.

Atlantic Xpat

Dodge & GM no do leases any more.

iaink

Dont know if this is of use, but I kind of like that my car supports the local economy...
(lifted from Canadian Driver)
currently “Made in Canada.”

Cars
Chrysler - Brampton, Ontario Chrysler 300 series
Dodge Charger
Dodge Challenger
Ford - St. Thomas, Ontario Ford Crown Victoria (fleet sales)
Lincoln Town Car (fleet sales)
Mercury Grand Marquis (for USA)
General Motors - Oshawa, Ontario plant 1 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Camaro
General Motors - Oshawa, Ontario plant 2 Buick Allure
Honda - Alliston, Ontario plant 1 Acura CSX
Honda Civic sedan/coupe
Honda - Alliston, Ontario plant 2 Honda Civic sedan
Toyota - Cambridge, Ontario Toyota Corolla
Toyota Matrix

Light trucks
CAMI (GM/Suzuki) - Ingersoll, Ontario Chevrolet Equinox
Pontiac Torrent
Suzuki XL7
Chrysler - Windsor, Ontario Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Grand Caravan
Volkswagen Routan
Ford - Oakville, Ontario Ford Edge
Lincoln MKX
Ford Flex
General Motors - Oshawa, Ontario Chevrolet Silverado
GMC Sierra
Honda - Alliston, Ontario plant 2 Acura MDX
Honda Ridgeline
Toyota - Cambridge, Ontario Lexus RX 350
Toyota - Woodstock, Ontario Toyota RAV4

Brownstar

Bit out of date as the Flex is built in Ontario and I think the Chrysler factory has shut.

Essex_Man

O' I know that LOL. Chrysler owned the leasing company for GM and Dodge. They did have other options on leasing. Maybe that's change now then.

So really is down to.

Toyota
Honda
Ford
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Suzuki

My money would be on Toyota and Honda and I'd take a look at some Fords and Hyundais.

Oakvillian

The Flex is in there, look under Light Trucks, the Oakville plant's output is the Flex, Edge and Lincoln MK-X.

The Chrysler facilities in Brampton and Windsor reopened for yesterday's morning shift.

Brownstar

So it is.........its not a light truck so thats why I didn't see it