If you are looking for a truck-like suv, that is cheap and reliable look into an 98+ Isuzu Trooper. They are tough as nails, powerful 3.5 v6 engine that is very reliable, and a great 4x4 package.
Isuzus are incredible trucks, I have been a big fan of them for many years. Their engineers built the greatest diesel on the market today (the duramax) and are very popular in every country except the U.S.
Isuzu has absoulutely no idea how to market their vehicles, let aone run their business. they have been steadily declining in units sold per year since 1985. The up-side, is that their re-sale value is disgustingly low. You can pick up a loaded almost-new 4x4 trooper for under 10 grand.
Let me know if you'd like any more info.
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