Looking for an SUV

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So you could get away with one of the unibody SUVs as long as it was 4wd? Pass on the Trailblazer. My dad's was a complete POS. The Terrain I rented fell into that category too. Would a Forester have enough ground clearance for you?

The LX is a Land Cruiser. Land Cruisers cannot be killed with conventional weaponry. It's a moot point if it has to be 2009 or newer with a $20k budget, though. I never had a single issue with my Lexus. Not one. I've had less reliable hammers.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Yeah, the GM products from the late 2000's left a bit to be desired, I just used the TB as a size comparison.

Yes, a uni-body would be plenty fine. I don't need extreme stump-pulling or articulation, just loose-gravel, snow, mud traction, and the ability to cross 12-18" of water would be pure tits.

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Do you need a low-range 4wd, or can you get by with awd?