looking at used full-sized SUVs
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looking at used full-sized SUVs
we've got #3 on the way and my car simply cannot hold 5 people, 2 being in car seats and one in a booster
that said, I'm not getting rid of the TA, just looking to add another vehicle. My budget is around $5k and I really like the looks of the late 90's/early 00's Land Rovers... also found several good used similar year Toyota Land Cruisers.
so... Land Rover vs. Land Cruiser so far
or open to suggestions. It has to be full sized since the car seats can only be belted into them... also if three adults cannot fit in the 2nd row, it must have a 3rd row.
I've heard nothing but bad things about Land Rover/Range Rovers once they're out of warranty.... but the Land Cruisers will supposedly go forever
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that said, I'm not getting rid of the TA, just looking to add another vehicle. My budget is around $5k and I really like the looks of the late 90's/early 00's Land Rovers... also found several good used similar year Toyota Land Cruisers.
so... Land Rover vs. Land Cruiser so far
or open to suggestions. It has to be full sized since the car seats can only be belted into them... also if three adults cannot fit in the 2nd row, it must have a 3rd row.
I've heard nothing but bad things about Land Rover/Range Rovers once they're out of warranty.... but the Land Cruisers will supposedly go forever
TIA
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Stay away from old Rovers. Their build quality is ****. My boss has one that you can pull the dash into your lap
I was looking to get a Tahoe then found a well priced TBSS. 5 people may be a squeeze though.
I was looking to get a Tahoe then found a well priced TBSS. 5 people may be a squeeze though.
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forgot to mention, my wife drives a Suburban currently
the new SUV would be for me to use that one or two days a month when I would need to pick up the kids... otherwise, I'd be in the TA
we rented a Trailblazer a few months ago and frankly, hated it. It would be nice if it was just us and one child but there simply isnt enough room for the car seats, stroller, extra crap, etc
the new SUV would be for me to use that one or two days a month when I would need to pick up the kids... otherwise, I'd be in the TA
we rented a Trailblazer a few months ago and frankly, hated it. It would be nice if it was just us and one child but there simply isnt enough room for the car seats, stroller, extra crap, etc
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yeah a tahoe for sure mine has 173k original drivetrain and runs and drives perfect there is more than enough room. or just find an old 4 door sedan like a crown vic or something.
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For 5K youre looking at the bottom of the barrel, that will buy you an early 2000s tahoe stripper model with close to 200K. With that said, everything on them is easy/cheap to fix with the exception of the heater core but generally people dont have much trouble with those. Now that gas is so high you might be able to pick one up a bit cheaper. I found an 03 Z71 tahoe full loaded with sunroof and dvd with 186K on it a few months back for 8500 so there are decent deals out there but your price range is going to be tough to get one that is decent condition wise.
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+1 on the tahoe, I really like the escalade I've been crusing around in the last few days, personally like the f250 better.
I know someone that has a clean 03 or so f150 crew cab 130k for like $4000. Plenty of room for everything you need and in your price range.
I know someone that has a clean 03 or so f150 crew cab 130k for like $4000. Plenty of room for everything you need and in your price range.
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My buddy is a Land Rover master tech at Momentum. You would shoot yourself in the face with a shotgun if you bought one, especially that vintage. Absolutely horrible. They are really nice looking pieces of ****, though.
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don't buy a Ford. I grew up with a **** ton of ford trucks. **** my mom STILL has not learned.
I personally have had both: a '02 Tahoe and I currently own a '04 Suburban. The Tahoe worked for us for the first year and realized with all the baby stuff we had to lug around the suburban was the best choice.
We own our Suburban now and it's great for all the activities a family is expected to encounter: Football / baseball practice, camping, fishing, beach, road trips, and it's great when you have family in town... just pile everyone in and go to dinner.
We even bought one of those external hitches for the extra camping gear and 60+ gallon Ice chests. It's been a very versatile vehicle.
When the wife is done with it I'm modding the Fk out of it and making it my hunting truck/ rock climber.
Think long term bro... Suburban FTW!
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There is quite a bit more room in a truck than a TBSS except for Dodge trucks.
And I asked my friend about the F150, he said it wasn't that nice.. If it helps my friend got his expedition for like $2500. Pleeeennty of room. Also a guy that came through work that got an 08 suburban 40k miles for $4000 through an ins. auction, $2500 later it looked brand new. Deals are out there just have to look.
And I asked my friend about the F150, he said it wasn't that nice.. If it helps my friend got his expedition for like $2500. Pleeeennty of room. Also a guy that came through work that got an 08 suburban 40k miles for $4000 through an ins. auction, $2500 later it looked brand new. Deals are out there just have to look.