New (Used) Car Suggestions?

[Biogirl71]

So we made the big move across country from a temperate climate to one more varied. And our cars are not adjusting well. So we are in the market for a newer used car with 4-wheel drive and is roomy enough for 6'5" hubby.

Are there cars you have had which you absolutely love? Any we must avoid? Neither of us has shopped for a car in about 10 years....help!

 

[Telly03]

So we made the big move across country from a temperate climate to one more varied. And our cars are not adjusting well. So we are in the market for a newer used car with 4-wheel drive and is roomy enough for 6'5" hubby.

Are there cars you have had which you absolutely love? Any we must avoid? Neither of us has shopped for a car in about 10 years....help!

I love my Jeep Cherokee... I'm 6'6" and I fit well. This is the newer design that started with the 2011 and was told that there were numerous changes, but I'm not familiar with earlier models to confirm.

 

[2BullyMama]

I had 2004 Ford Explorer that I totally LOVED... I had to get rid of it in 2010, rear deferential was shot, but I also had close to 200,000 miles on it :D

I currently have a Honda Odyssey which is awesome, but not 4 wheel drive.

 

[Alice Kable]

I'm a Toyota fan! Our RAV 4 gets us where we want to go in all weather conditions; we've had a 4 Runner and loved it too! We have a Land Cruiser which is big, heavy, very safe but a total gas hog, especially if I can't get non ethanol premium. Toyotos are usually good for 400,000 miles or more if properly maintained!

 

[Biogirl71]

Thanks for all the suggestions! Those are perfect starting points to our search!

 

[anatess]

Subarus are great all-weather cars too.

 

[Mack-N-MatildasMommy]

I drive a 2002 Chevy Avalanche and I it!! My 6'2" hubby is very comfy in it.

 

[Chunksmama]

I also had a 2002 Explorer which I loved and was great in all weather. Not the best on gas but a great ride. So much so that I just leased a 2012 Explorer. . (I had a 2006 Scion tC in between. Also a great vehicle just needed more room for baby on the way!)

I also had a Blazer at one point which is now the Trailblazer ... It was an ok truck but the explorer was definitely way better. Hope that helps!


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[MamaAndi]

Have to give my thumbs up to the Ford Explorer. The boyfriend had a late model 90's one that was pretty cool. We live in NE so vehicles take a weather beating depending on the season. I feel your pain as Jordan is 6ft 7in!!! Gotta love finding a vehicle to fit these tall men!

 

[BruceP]

We Loved our Grand Cherokee Limited from Jeep but it was a V8 and was killing us on gas. We NOW have a Grand Cherokee straight six and are much happier with the mileage. Jeep is making some awesome vehicles in my opinion.

 

[RescueMe]

I love the Honda Pilots...Thats what we are getting. You can get 4 wheel drive. Pretty roomy too.

I may be impartial here due to I used to sell Hondas..lol

 

[Biogirl71]

You guys have been a big help! We had no idea where to start, now we have a variety in mind. Next, we are hitting up Kelley Blue Book to see what fits into our budget.

 

[Jack Daniels]

The Honda Ridgline .... Half Car & Half Pick Up truck....
...Rides like a car....
Has a lockable deep trunk in the bed. Its awesome...


You can store roughly 100 rolls of Duct tape, A box of heavy duty yardsize black garbage bags, about four 5-gallon jugs of Chloroform and 100 feet of nylon cord. Its awesome........

 

[2BullyMama]

The Honda Ridgline .... Half Car & Half Pick Up truck....
...Rides like a car....
Has a lockable deep trunk in the bed. Its awesome...


You can store roughly 100 rolls of Duct tape, A box of heavy duty yardsize black garbage bags, about four 5-gallon jugs of Chloroform and 100 feet of nylon cord. Its awesome........

Should we be checking America's Most Wanted for you?

 

[RescueMe]

The ridgeline lockable deep trunk also has a drain in case you want to fill with ice and beer.