Looking for an SUV

Isamu · 12-18-2013, 01:21 PM

OR you could just buy an old beater truck like an s-10 blazer for less than 1000 bucks.. or just drive into the bayou and let the gators do there job

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

OR you could just buy an old beater truck like an s-10 blazer for less than 1000 bucks.. or just drive into the bayou and let the gators do there job

This is partially an excuse to dump my 370Z as soon as trade value = equity. I hate this car. I wish I could drive IT into the bayou.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 01:01 PM

I like the FJC, but it's nearly impossible to see out of. It's all blind spot.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 01:03 PM

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I like the FJC, but it's nearly impossible to see out of. It's all blind spot.

I've heard that, and that it's on-road manners suck. That is part of why I like the GJC idea so much. 360hp nearly, 19mpg, NAV, leather, blah blah blah for $20K in a 2009 Overland or Limited, and the 5.7L Hemi is a good motor and the transmission is a Mercedes product. Have not heard anything bad about it.

onzedge · 12-18-2013, 01:03 PM

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Well, I finally bought 35 acres in NorthWest Arkansas. Beautiful place on the top of a mountain. Only problem is, it snows there. I also am planning to do a lot of camping/hiking/etc. and need the extra space in a vehicle to do that.

What kind of SUV should I trade my 370Z for?

Right now, I am looking at a 2009/2010 Grand Jeep Cherokee Overland/Limited V8, 4WD.

I want to spend around $20K, give/take a few.

Suggestions?

1972 Ford Bronco.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 01:04 PM

You'll get the most vehicle for the money with a used full size American truck. The way they depreciate, $20k is plenty for a well-optioned one.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 01:05 PM

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You'll get the most vehicle for the money with a used full size American truck. The way they depreciate, $20k is plenty for a well-optioned one.

This is part of why the Chrysler appealed. Great reviews on every 3rd party site (Edmunds, etc.) and they drop like a rock in value for the first 2-3 years and then level off.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 01:07 PM

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This is part of why the Chrysler appealed. Great reviews on every 3rd party site (Edmunds, etc.) and they drop like a rock in value for the first 2-3 years and then level off.

I'm on board with every part of that but the Chrysler part.

If I were buying something like what you described, I'd pick up the lowest mile F150 4x4 I could find and run it into the ground.

Red__Zed · 12-18-2013, 01:10 PM

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I'm on board with every part of that but the Chrysler part.

If I were buying something like what you described, I'd pick up the lowest mile F150 4x4 I could find and run it into the ground.

Chrysler does a good job with the Jeeps in my experience.

I think I'm on like Jeep #5, taken all but the 2 most recent well past 300K. The new ones are still to be tested but all seems well so far.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 01:12 PM

The Cherokees I've seen last forever, the Grand Cherokees not so much. You couldn't kill that 4.0.

Red__Zed · 12-18-2013, 01:15 PM

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The Cherokees I've seen last forever, the Grand Cherokees not so much. You couldn't kill that 4.0.

I had a poop-green GC that the new owner still has, 4xxK last I heard.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 01:16 PM

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I had a poop-green GC that the new owner still has, 4xxK last I heard.

Original powertrain? Wow.

Red__Zed · 12-18-2013, 04:06 PM

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Original powertrain? Wow.

Yes. Scheduled maint and a couple replacements of dampers were pretty much all she needed.

alcheng · 12-18-2013, 01:13 PM

OP, so you think Chevrolet/domestic is more reliable than Japanese brand...??

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 01:16 PM

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OP, so you think Chevrolet/domestic is more reliable than Japanese brand...??

In my experience, definitely. The buttons and switches on the interior may not be the best, but the brakes, transmission, and engine (the expensive **** that really matters) are far superior in my domestics vs. my Nissan or Infiniti products.

12-18-2013, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I like the FJC, but it's nearly impossible to see out of. It's all blind spot. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-18-2013, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You'll get the most vehicle for the money with a used full size American truck. The way they depreciate, $20k is plenty for a well-optioned one. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-18-2013, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The Cherokees I've seen last forever, the Grand Cherokees not so much. You couldn't kill that 4.0. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-18-2013, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	OP, so you think Chevrolet/domestic is more reliable than Japanese brand...??