SUVs

[jewozzy]

Whats the best bang for buck on a used SUV? Needing to get another vehicle and would like to keep it under 15,000. I really like the tahoes and find them all day in around the $6-7000 range but have no clue what kind of milage they are good for. Usually they're in the 140,000+ club on miles and i would assume on their last leg around that? If i can find a nice SUV around $6-7000 that would allow me to keep my two current vehicle that are paid off. So what should i look at and what should i stay away from? Thanks!

[talisman]

Explorer or 4Runner. Both will last forever.

[LANTIRN]

My Tahoe has 207,xxx miles on it and going strong; it is a '99. Kind of depends on the size you want. Toyota is probably the best on the market these days; I like my wife's 4runner a lot but it is a little small. I did test drive a Nissan Armada, which has 3rd row seating and is close to Tahoe size and really like it. I looked at the Armada's a while back online and used ones with under 100k were pretty reasonable. Toyota makes a similar sized suv but I don't know what it is called; I looked at them once but they went for more money used. Toyotas seem to hold their value well.

[jewozzy]

should there be any fear in a tahoe with around 140-150 miles? i like the 4runners a lot and have thought about that too. i saw a brand new dodge journey with incentives and my trade in would put it around $14,000 but i dont know anyone that has one or has driven one.

[Sean88gt]

Stay the fuck away from Durangos.

[LANTIRN]

should there be any fear in a tahoe with around 140-150 miles? i like the 4runners a lot and have thought about that too. i saw a brand new dodge journey with incentives and my trade in would put it around $14,000 but i dont know anyone that has one or has driven one.

What year? '99 and below the the manifold gasket problem around 100k - 150k miles I believe. It cost me about $2,500 to get it fixed on mine but I had almost the entire cooling system repaired/replaced since it needed it and it was in the shop anyway. After the 2000 year model I don't know.

[whitetrash]

should there be any fear in a tahoe with around 140-150 miles? i like the 4runners a lot and have thought about that too. i saw a brand new dodge journey with incentives and my trade in would put it around $14,000 but i dont know anyone that has one or has driven one.

Just normal wear and tear type stuff. Alternator, maybe a starter. I have no problem buying a high milage LS truck/SUV. My last LS truck I bought with 217k. Ac compressor and maintenance were all I had to do.

[lowthreeohz]

Sold my 99 5.3 with 150k on it and all I ever had to do was valve cover gaskets and a carrier bearing

[jewozzy]

What year? '99 and below the the manifold gasket problem around 100k - 150k miles I believe. It cost me about $2,500 to get it fixed on mine but I had almost the entire cooling system repaired/replaced since it needed it and it was in the shop anyway. After the 2000 year model I don't know.

Just normal wear and tear type stuff. Alternator, maybe a starter. I have no problem buying a high milage LS truck/SUV. My last LS truck I bought with 217k. Ac compressor and maintenance were all I had to do.

Ive been finding 00-04 in that price range on craigslist.

[Tannerm]

Stay the fuck away from Durangos.

No joke. Or any other dodge pos...

[bcoop]

My 03 Expedition was a great vehicle. Went to 250+ before I had to replace the engine. Resale on them sucks for some reason, but I was more than pleased with the life I got out of it.

[jewozzy]

My 03 Expedition was a great vehicle. Went to 250+ before I had to replace the engine. Resale on them sucks for some reason, but I was more than pleased with the life I got out of it.

yeah ive been looking at them a little bit too but haven't been able to find anything thats not ragged out.

[2011GT]

I had a 2001 Durango with the 4.7 v8. It had minor issues over the years. Driveshaft ujoints, a/c line leak and trans speed sensor. Sold it with 140k on the clock. Not bad at all in my book. It was in the family since day one.

I now have a 2004 toyota sequoia 83k miles. No issues yet... These are supposed to be very long lasting SUVs though

I wouldn't mind a tahoe or a burb but every cholo in my neck of the woods drives one. They seem to be reliable as long as you don't mind piston slap.

[bcoop]

yeah ive been looking at them a little bit too but haven't been able to find anything thats not ragged out.

You should be able to get a new gen for $15-17,000. I looked at several nice ones before I got my truck.

[crapstang]

Excursion 7.3l diesel. All other SUVs are for soccer moms.