Looking for a new car..

**The Bad Guy** · 02-18-2006, 04:17 PM

I've gotten sick of the car I have and am looking for an SUV.

If I can find a buyer, I should get around 13 grand for my car.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a decent SUV?

I'm looking for value, gas miledge, solid performance.

I liked the Pontiac Torrent, but too pricey right now. I'd like to only spend around 15 grand.

Thanks for any help.

02-18-2006, 04:22 PM

You can get into a 2001 Infinity QX4 for about that these days.

I highly recommend them.

**HemiEd** · 02-18-2006, 05:10 PM

Are you saying 15 plus the 13 you are going to get for your current ride?

If so, we have really had great luck with our Durango. It is built on a frame like a real truck unlike most of the others out there.

**Skip Towne** · 02-18-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Are you saying 15 plus the 13 you are going to get for your current ride?

If so, we have really had great luck with our Durango. It is built on a frame like a real truck unlike most of the others out there.

Those Durangos don't hold up. Eddie Sutton's flew all to pieces.

redbrian · 02-18-2006, 05:14 PM

I really like the new Ford 500, it's built on an SUV frame making a big solid sedan.

Spicy McHaggis · 02-18-2006, 05:16 PM

4Runner, we take my buddy's to Colorado every year and its always been great.

stevieray · 02-18-2006, 05:21 PM

The only thing I've had to do to my Cherokee in five and a half yers is change the u bolts.

Good luck in your search.

**luv** · 02-18-2006, 05:27 PM

I really liked the Chevy Trailblazers, until I drove one. Then I fell in love with them. I'd get one if I could afford it.

PatsFanDan · 02-18-2006, 05:35 PM

If you are looking at spending $15K, I assume you are looking for a used SUV? Probably need some more specifics to really help you out here but my wife and I just went through the whole looking for an SUV deal.

We started off looking in the $18-19K price range for something with 25k to 35k mileage. But we were looking for something a little bigger space wise and something that could tow a 21 foot boat. I currently have a Tundra which is a great truck but I made the mistake of getting a V6 and it didn't tow the boat up hill for squat.

In that price range you can probably get a middle tier SUV like a Trailblazer, Envoy or Explorer.

Personally I am a big fan of Toyota......but my wife didn't want to foot the bill for the pricey 4 Runner or Sequoia which are both nice vehicles.

We settled on a Chevy Tahoe which we fell in love with right away when we saw it. We ended up spending a little more on it than we were looking too but she liked it that much.

Whatever you choose, make sure you run a Carfax on any used vehicles. Sometimes the dealer will do this for you but if you plan on researching vehicles on the net, I highly advise buying a one month membership. It will cost you $25 for unlimited reports for a month. That $25 could save you a lot of headaches and money later on.

**The Bad Guy** · 02-18-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanDan

If you are looking at spending $15K, I assume you are looking for a used SUV? Probably need some more specifics to really help you out here but my wife and I just went through the whole looking for an SUV deal.

We started off looking in the $18-19K price range for something with 25k to 35k mileage. But we were looking for something a little bigger space wise and something that could tow a 21 foot boat. I currently have a Tundra which is a great truck but I made the mistake of getting a V6 and it didn't tow the boat up hill for squat.

In that price range you can probably get a middle tier SUV like a Trailblazer, Envoy or Explorer.

Personally I am a big fan of Toyota......but my wife didn't want to foot the bill for the pricey 4 Runner or Sequoia which are both nice vehicles.

We settled on a Chevy Tahoe which we fell in love with right away when we saw it. We ended up spending a little more on it than we were looking too but she liked it that much.

Whatever you choose, make sure you run a Carfax on any used vehicles. Sometimes the dealer will do this for you but if you plan on researching vehicles on the net, I highly advise buying a one month membership. It will cost you $25 for unlimited reports for a month. That $25 could save you a lot of headaches and money later on.

Oh yes, definitely a used one.

I got a great deal on a 2002 Saturn Vue back in December of 2003 and I decided to take it.

The car is alright, but since it was the first year for them, there are a lot of small problems that drive me mad.

Coincidentally, the car's value is higher right now than what I paid for it. I paid 12,500 for it, and the retail right now is close to 15.

So hopefully I can get 13 for it. I do like the Trailblazer. Enjoy's are real nice too. Me and my pops are going to look this week since he's the car expert, but I don't want to go overboard wtih the wedding on the horizon.

Sfeihc · 02-18-2006, 06:42 PM

If you haven't already check this site out for new/used info it helped me quite a bit.

http://www.edmunds.com/

tyton75 · 02-18-2006, 07:37 PM

I drive a Hyundai Santa Fe... really good ride and great warrantee... they also have a Tucson that looks nice and is a little smaller

**HemiEd** · 02-18-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Those Durangos don't hold up. Eddie Sutton's flew all to pieces.

It sure did, he needs one of those "breath test" ignition systems to keep one in nice shape.

Halfcan · 02-18-2006, 09:45 PM

First go to Carmax-they are the best in the business. I would recommend the Nissan Pathfinder, stay away from Domestic.

recxjake · 02-18-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

First go to Carmax-they are the best in the business. I would recommend the Nissan Pathfinder, stay away from Domestic.

lol carmax... your a joke

02-18-2006, 04:17 PM
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02-18-2006, 05:35 PM	#9
PatsFanDan Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Casino cash: $9994935	If you are looking at spending $15K, I assume you are looking for a used SUV? Probably need some more specifics to really help you out here but my wife and I just went through the whole looking for an SUV deal. We started off looking in the $18-19K price range for something with 25k to 35k mileage. But we were looking for something a little bigger space wise and something that could tow a 21 foot boat. I currently have a Tundra which is a great truck but I made the mistake of getting a V6 and it didn't tow the boat up hill for squat. In that price range you can probably get a middle tier SUV like a Trailblazer, Envoy or Explorer. Personally I am a big fan of Toyota......but my wife didn't want to foot the bill for the pricey 4 Runner or Sequoia which are both nice vehicles. We settled on a Chevy Tahoe which we fell in love with right away when we saw it. We ended up spending a little more on it than we were looking too but she liked it that much. Whatever you choose, make sure you run a Carfax on any used vehicles. Sometimes the dealer will do this for you but if you plan on researching vehicles on the net, I highly advise buying a one month membership. It will cost you $25 for unlimited reports for a month. That $25 could save you a lot of headaches and money later on.
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