Used SUVs...
 

I need some advice....

My sister's 2000 Grand Cherokee died this week. (My it rest in peace...or pieces :rofl:) So, now she is on the hunt for a new-to-her (aka used) SUV. She does not want anything Chrysler. She is thinking about an XC90 or 4-Runner. She'd like to spend under $20,000.

She'd like to stay away from American made, but isn't completely ruling them out. Any input or feedback on those two or advice on other options?

How big does it need to be? Cuz under $20k SUVs pretty much boils it down to SUVs from Hyundai and Kia. If she can bump it up a few thou, the Saturn Vue and Mitsubishi Outlander pop up on the radar. Otherwise you'd have to likely go used, and those used choices can vary widely depending on how much room and how much offroad she needs to go.

If she doesn't really need an SUV, there are plenty of hatchbacks out there. The Opel Astra is something from GM I'm looking forward to.

She wants used--hense the thread title :nanana:

Definitely not a Hyundai or Kia.

The 4Runner is a nice vehicle, I had one as a rental BUT It drives horrible and isn't really that high quality inside, Very comfy seats but it's not a good value next to other suv's, The Pilot is a very nice vehicle, I know several people who own them and just love them, so is it's sister car the MDX, I drove my friend Randy's as while It drives decent, it's no "Reg or X5 for sure and it has mushy brakes

The XC90 Isn't a pick of mine pre-facelift (2007) Because the interior plastics fit on a pre-2006 Ford Explorer (bleh!) and seem to peel, but again it has excellent safety features and very good comfort!

I know your anti-American, but What About an Explorer, 2006+ Their a very good all-around vehicle and has horrid resale value which equals more bang for the buck?

My Friend drives a 2007 Santa Fe and I MUST say, I color me fully impressed, that is one good all around vehicle, minus the cheap wanna-be wood

I thought about an Explorer...I'll have to mention that to her.

She needs something that can go through a corn field or cow pasture, so a small SUV, hatchback, or car is out of the question.

More bang for the buck, until you need to show up at the dealership for repairs.

I suppose a Chevy Equinox wouldn't be too bad. I had one of those (2007) as a rental and like all GM products, had some good and some glaringly bad stuff. The powertrain was adaquate enough (great 5-speed auto) and there was lots of room to haul stuff around. It was fairly well equipped, and since they depreciate moderately you can get an '07 for around $20k-ish. The bad stuff was basically my base model had terrible electric power steering, and I was spoiled by the quick-reacting xDrive in our X3. As a result, I thought their part-time AWD kicked in too late and the suspension was too soft.

Booo not an Explorer! Just not my pick.

Trailblazer maybe? I dont know about price, but Tahoe/Yukon would be good too. Mine never broke down and was a great car. Sometimes I miss that one...

Izuzu Rodeo maybe? They still make those right?

Eww The Rubbermaid I mean Trailblazer is one POS, It has the cheapest interior I've ever sat in, horrid safety rating and it's ugly! :popcorn:

Rodeo? Gurl they stopped making that a LONG time ago!

Well fine then! Just dis all my ideas! ;)

What about an '01 base 3.0. Put some 18's, off road tires, and a bull bar...it would be, as you say, hawt.