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Peryn · 09-24-2003, 10:32 PM

98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Would be tough finding, let alone one in the price range, but the 5.9 Limited is a pretty baddass car and engine.

As for an SUV, why do they think they want one? For that price range they will be looking at pretty crappy ones or decent ones with high mileage. If they get a little one it makes no more sense than getting a big car/wagon, becuase it isn't as safe as you'd think.

- Anyway, to more realistic hopes for that price, id look into a ~98 Subaru Forrester if they want a more SUV like feel than the Outback. Id probably put my reccomendation behind this one.

- They could go with a ~97-99 Wrangler if they want the real SUV use out of it.

- hmm.... Kia Sportage seems like the next closest thing to an SUV. Can be picked up pretty cheap for a ~2000 model year. If its transferrable, they have a pretty killer warranty.

- Pretty much only leaves the fake SUV's or cheapo cars on stilts left. Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Chevy Tracker (ugg....dont get this car.)

Now, if they want a mid-size to larger suv, they will have to go even further back.

96 or so 4Runner if they want more luxory, MAYBE a first year Xterra, 96-97 Pathfinder, any of the jeep from 00 back, 98 and back with the grand's , 98 or so passport, Explorer, Blazer.

There are a lot available, but for that price range they are going to be looking at reasonably older cars with pretty high mileage. It would certainly help to know why that want it, what they want it to do, and why a subaru outback or something similar couldn't fulfill their needs. Also how important is performance? Gas Mileage? Some things to think about before recomending to many vehicles.

In the end, i would throw my recommendation behind a Subaru Forrester for a smaller suv, jeep, pathfinder, or 4runner for the midsize, and tell them to stay away from a fullsize / large suv on that budget.

09-24-2003, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Would be tough finding, let alone one in the price range, but the 5.9 Limited is a pretty baddass car and engine. As for an SUV, why do they think they want one? For that price range they will be looking at pretty crappy ones or decent ones with high mileage. If they get a little one it makes no more sense than getting a big car/wagon, becuase it isn't as safe as you'd think. - Anyway, to more realistic hopes for that price, id look into a ~98 Subaru Forrester if they want a more SUV like feel than the Outback. Id probably put my reccomendation behind this one. - They could go with a ~97-99 Wrangler if they want the real SUV use out of it. - hmm.... Kia Sportage seems like the next closest thing to an SUV. Can be picked up pretty cheap for a ~2000 model year. If its transferrable, they have a pretty killer warranty. - Pretty much only leaves the fake SUV's or cheapo cars on stilts left. Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Chevy Tracker (ugg....dont get this car.) Now, if they want a mid-size to larger suv, they will have to go even further back. 96 or so 4Runner if they want more luxory, MAYBE a first year Xterra, 96-97 Pathfinder, any of the jeep from 00 back, 98 and back with the grand's , 98 or so passport, Explorer, Blazer. There are a lot available, but for that price range they are going to be looking at reasonably older cars with pretty high mileage. It would certainly help to know why that want it, what they want it to do, and why a subaru outback or something similar couldn't fulfill their needs. Also how important is performance? Gas Mileage? Some things to think about before recomending to many vehicles. In the end, i would throw my recommendation behind a Subaru Forrester for a smaller suv, jeep, pathfinder, or 4runner for the midsize, and tell them to stay away from a fullsize / large suv on that budget. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.