I'm fairly seriously considering a new vehicle. My little Taco truck has been a rock, but I'm ready for something that will carry more people and pull boats (light ones) better. Besides, the oldest daughter could use a reliable ride, and the Taco fits that bill better than most things she could spend $5K on, so I might do well to just gift it to her.

Anyway, the first thing I considered was a new Tacoma 4x4 V6 double cab. I've never been too fond of short truck beds (really limits what you can haul in them), and when I saw the new (and used) prices on those things, I decided I wasn't going that route. Next up for consideration is a Subaru. They're offering 0% interest on new 2015s, and the new prices weren't as high as I expected, so this one still looks promising. Not being a Subaru aficionado, I don't know wheteher I should go with the Outback or the Forester. For whatever reason, the Outbacks tend to run a couple thousand more.

Anyone have any insight to offer with regard to which one's best for what I want to do? Any recommended dealers?

Thanks!