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Hello there, I am contemplating the purchase of a gently used mid-sized SUV some time in the next year, probably to be used as a third vehicle. My sister and I (we're house mates) each have our cars, and neither one really wants to drive an SUV all the time, but we do need to haul 'stuff' frequently, and we'd like to have something that would be a good bad weather vehicle. She has a hatchback that she's going to turn in when the lease is up next Fall, and she definitely is planning to get a small sedan. And my car is an Impala, which has a massive trunk, but still a sedan and has its limitations. So while we're by no means set on the idea, we're tossing around the notion of purchasing a good SUV with some years/ miles on it with the intention of keeping it around for many years. We tried this once before, but the vehicle we got was an old Chevy Suburban and it was just too darn big! Neither of us wanted to drive it unless it was absolutely necessary and it kind of died of disuse. I'm thinking something about the size of a Jeep Cherokee/ Toyota Highlander/ Honda Pilot/ Dodge Durango, etc. Nothing as big as an Explorer, Tahoe, or any other 'land yachts.' Primary considerations: Good cargo capacity Dependable/doesn't cost a fortune to keep running/insure Decent to drive/ doesn't drive like an 18 wheeler Handles well in nasty weather I am slightly partial to Jeep Grand Cherokees, but have heard enough horror stories from people who have had massive, constant repair bills to give me serious pause. Advice appreciated!  Karen |
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am)
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| For all of you looking for cheap and good quality used cars, public and government car auctions are a great place to find one. There are thousands of vehicles being sold off every week at such auctions. Bidding at such auctions start at $100 and if you are the only bidder on that day, you could be lucky to buy a good quality car at a cheap price. | |
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am) The Jeep Patriot is also good if a bit on the basic side. Plus it has actual 4WD as opposed to only helps in a little snow and gravel AWD. With the automatic, the 4WD system in the Jeep has a manual lock mode which allows for full-time 4X4. Very nice in bad weather.
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 14, 2008 9:47 am)
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Not as big as a Pilot or MDX (that's good!) Handles like a Camry (that's good for an SUV!) More cargo room than the mini-utes.. Decent gas-mileage (over 20 MPG on the highway) I was driving my uncle's Highlander for the first time today (previous model, not the new one).. It's really a nice package... Look for an '06, and you can easily get well under $20K.. especially, if you look for a low-optioned model.. stick with the V-6. regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: plekto (Aug 14, 2008 12:50 pm) Not much storeage area unless you put the second row seats down. |
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Replying to: jipster (Aug 14, 2008 11:33 am)
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Replying to: cccompson (Aug 14, 2008 2:09 pm) Yeah, it's a shame I'm not in a position to get one right now! I have seen some insanely good prices on almost new things on lots near me. One lot near me must have over a dozen late model Jeep Cherokees. But it's just not the time..... However, having said that, I don't really foresee SUV prices ever climbing back to what they were before $4 gas. |
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Replying to: plekto (Aug 14, 2008 12:50 pm) |
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