Reccos for used truck/SUV?
12-17-2003, 12:24 PM
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Reccos for used truck/SUV?
I am looking to buy a used truck or SUV (not fullsize) for all-purpose driving (daily) and travelling.
Please post your suggestions (or warnings) and feedback.
Imports preferred over cheap American-made crap.
Requirements:
- early 90's or later
- 6 cylinders
- $4000 or less
- basic comforts like power windows, locks, steering
- somewhat appealing to the eye
Please post the 'years' of the vehicle you refer to. Thanks!
FYI...I was looking at Nissan Pathfinders, but read about their horrible rollover rate.
Please post your suggestions (or warnings) and feedback.
Imports preferred over cheap American-made crap.
Requirements:
- early 90's or later
- 6 cylinders
- $4000 or less
- basic comforts like power windows, locks, steering
- somewhat appealing to the eye
Please post the 'years' of the vehicle you refer to. Thanks!
FYI...I was looking at Nissan Pathfinders, but read about their horrible rollover rate.
or a jeep sport. from all those recals and accidents with the explorers i dont trust them at all, how about a blazer.
12-17-2003, 01:26 PM
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I like Amigos; they'd be cool in the summer especially. Does it get abnormally cold inside those in the winter (with the soft back/top)?
Haven't really looked at Explorers, because they're MADE BY FORD. But are they an exception to Ford's ultra-cheap standards in autocrafting?
I've been looking at Isuzu Troopers too. Anybody have experience w/ those?
Haven't really looked at Explorers, because they're MADE BY FORD. But are they an exception to Ford's ultra-cheap standards in autocrafting?
I've been looking at Isuzu Troopers too. Anybody have experience w/ those?
12-17-2003, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by 0psi
haha There is a reason for that.
haha There is a reason for that.
if you decide on an explorer, make sure u find out if the owner had all the recalls performed. I mean ford SUV's arent too bad, my mom's Expedition worked great before someone totalled it, she bought it new back in '98.
12-17-2003, 02:03 PM
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the troopers have a worse rollover rate than the pathys. i dont know about the cold for the amigos though, there are some hardtops, id talk to someone with a wrangler and see what they say about the winters
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I just bought a 98 Explorer. Find one with the 4.0 SOHC engine which has as much power as the 5.0 V8 w/o the poor gas mileage or ins cost. Under 4 grand you say? Get a Jeep Cherokee 4.0. The engines are bullet proof and the 4x4 setup is strong.