What's a good daily driver SUV for $3500 or less?

[SMKR]

what years are the 4runners leveling out depreciation wise? I see some 2000/01/02s in the 6k-7k range

[mustang_marc]

A little higher than I wanted, but possibly worth it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2695201218.html

1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (price reduced) - $4000 (DALLAS/MESQUITE)
Date: 2011-11-10, 11:02AM CST
Reply to: sale-hkmvq-2695201218@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I am selling my 4runner 1997 in excellent condition.
Economic 4-cylinder gas. automatic, air conditioning, good tires.
salvage title. air bags in perfect condition.

[Silverback]

A little higher than I wanted, but possibly worth it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2695201218.html

1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (price reduced) - $4000 (DALLAS/MESQUITE)
Date: 2011-11-10, 11:02AM CST
Reply to: sale-hkmvq-2695201218@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I am selling my 4runner 1997 in excellent condition.
Economic 4-cylinder gas. automatic, air conditioning, good tires.
salvage title. air bags in perfect condition.

except the salvage title

[mstng86]

A little higher than I wanted, but possibly worth it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2695201218.html

1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (price reduced) - $4000 (DALLAS/MESQUITE)
Date: 2011-11-10, 11:02AM CST
Reply to: sale-hkmvq-2695201218@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I am selling my 4runner 1997 in excellent condition.
Economic 4-cylinder gas. automatic, air conditioning, good tires.
salvage title. air bags in perfect condition.

Be interesting to see the miles.

It looks clean, obviously detailed, but it also looks like it is well kept for the most part. New tires, ugly ass wheels. It might be worth at least seeing it in person.

He is probably having a hard time getting it sold since most people want the v6.

except the salvage title

whoops

[Silverback]

yeah the hood/fender/grill alignment is pretty off, and the passenger running board is out of whack. Looks like the front end was hit pretty hard. Maybe the whole front clip was replaced.

Also why paint the trailer hitch? it makes it stand out even more

[mustang_marc]

yeah the hood/fender/grill alignment is pretty off, and the passenger running board is out of whack. Looks like the front end was hit pretty hard. Maybe the whole front clip was replaced.

Also why paint the trailer hitch? it makes it stand out even more

Damn. Maybe I need you guys to go with me to look at cars...

[JC316]

I always liked the S10 Blazers myself. Way more than the jeeps and explorers.

[Pro88LX]

I always liked the S10 Blazers myself. Way more than the jeeps and explorers.

yea those are pretty solid.

[sc281]

2wd 4.0 XJ for sure.

I have an 01 2wd 4.0 cherokee and have had 0 issues with it. The only thing I would say is get the standard over the auto for gas mileage. I have an auto, and mine gets about 15 city and 19 highway.

[A_A_G]

except the salvage title

And the 4 cyl engine which will be painfully slow.

[joes01bullitt]

i know this isnt below 3500 but im pretty sure with 4k in your hand you get your hands on this....

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/2692058819.html

I am selling my 2001 jeep cherokee sport 4x4 it includes: roof rack,2 inch lift, two brand new Kuhmo off road venture tires and 2 slightly used (still plenty of tread 85%) these tires are close to $300 a piece, and a spare (normal all terrain tire), 17inch moto metal wheels, cut fenders for more clearance, throttle body spacer, 12inch kicker sub and amp, warren winch (works but i recently unspoulled it but i still have the 50ft metal tow rope) 2 KC off road lights, series 40 flow master exhaust, front metal bumper with two D towing points, and a brand new battery.
I need to sell this due to having to many toys. I'm asking $4500obo, the engine runs strong and has 126000 miles on it. This is a great jeep to turn into your super off road machine or just to use as your daily driver. And I will also include 5 more tires and wheels that are black. Please email me if you are interested and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank You,
Sean

[ThreeFingerPete]

yea those are pretty solid.

Meh. Trannies are hit or miss, electrical systems are finicky, 4.3 gets horrible mileage (manual trannies are impossible to find).

I've owned 3 blazers, and 2 jeeps. I'd own another S10 blazer if it had an LS1 in it, but I'll never own another 4.3 anything.

[mustang_revival]

Nissan Quest minivan

[Mike]

jeep XJ is almost indestructible in stock form. They are plain, ugly, and have dated styling, but I've never met any reasonable person who thought that they were unreliable

Truth

[mk5.0]

Exploder... We put 160,000 on my wife's 02 and never had to do any maintenance but oil changes, air filters, and plugs.