This is true. For the last two years or so the dealership where my wife bought her Rav has been in contact numerous times trying to buy hers from her. They're always looking for used Toyota's. And offering nice prices, too.I will add though, the resale on a Toyota is amazing, looking at the lot, they had some 2008-2010 CR-Vs that cost as much as a new Chevy Equinox.
Subaru Forester?
why would 4 wheel drive kill mileage? in the snow it adds quite a bit of peace of mind. front wheel drive vehicles do fine in snow, but add in other people commuting to work + "smart snow drivers", + highway speeds, and ill eat a 3 MPG loss to know if i need to go through a ditch, im not getting stuck.
I have rented a Santa Fe more than several times for gun school/gun nut trips. It is a very utilitarian vehicle.
Since no one has suggested it, have you considered the SIA Tribeca B9?