Thread: Need some suggestions on SUV options

currently the wife is looking for a SUV-type of vehicle to drive around in all weather and in the future put our kids in to get around. the vehicle must be AWD/4WD and priced under $6k. obviously it'll be used/pre-owned with over 100k miles. we thought about the following but need more info and input:
2nd gen Honda pilot
1st gen Pontiac vibe
1st gen 2003 toyota highlander

looked at some of the other suvs on the used market and didn't like the reviews and issues that came with them. some for example, Rav4s the 2.4 eats oil like crazy, the CRVs the A/C system craps out frequently, Subaru legacy's the timing belt replacement is very costly compared to other timing belt replacements on other vehicles.

how much was the replacement job?

You might be able to sneak into the Outback/Forester game but it could be tough in that price range. A smaller shop should be around $500 or less for timing belt. Or buy one that has been cared for and is up to date on maintenance. They are out there.

thanks. Im really trying to hunt for a 1st gen awd Pontiac vibe. they're piss slow but for my fiancé that'll do for point A to Point b and they're motor and trans are reliable.

any one has experience with the first gen (2006-2012) ford fusion AWD?

Any known and frequent issues with them? Like leaking timing cover, eats excessive oil, trans dying, etc

NBS Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon /thread
I've had mine for almost 3 years and other than routine maintenance I've only replaced the fuel pump and the knock sensors, both of which were simple to do.

im saving up for a 07 or newer hoe/yuk fully loaded slt trim. anything with less then 200,000 on it is a arm and leg, gonna be a easy 10 k for what i want.

I would love to have a NNBS but the NBS are a dime a dozen anymore and dirt cheap with cheap replacement parts. I've spent probably $400-$500 on repairs on this thing over the past 3 years.

even the 03-06 are over 5 grand here with a sh1t load of miles on em. i owned a 03 already, drive a 05 chevy 3500 all the time, as well as a 2015 3500. i like the newer truck much better.

Yeah and I'm sure the newer one costs about 10x more too.

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ther dont call them exploders for nothing, got a friend with a 05 thats rotting away in his driveway, trans blew at 70,000 and the timing chains need to be changed, so engine needs to come out.

you might have lucked out, most dont, fords suck, explorer is a real pos in my book.

OMG don't get me started on that generation of exploders, every time something broke on my dad's I wanted to beat my head against a wall. His 03 has 135k miles on it but looks like it has 300k.

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