What suv to get?

[Halon]

I can provide a little feedback on my experience with my Envoy. I love it. The TB/Envoy's run forever. The Inline 6's run very smooth and don't quit, and have enough power to tow larger things OK like our boat and occasional car on a flatbed. They are very decently priced too. I'm at 140k on mine right now, planning on taking it to 200k. My dad also has one and he loves it.

The downfalls of it are gas mileage (applies to pretty much any SUV). On a long highway drive I can get low 20's. Mixed driving I'm usually right around 18-20mpg. Also the 4wd system I'm not the most impressed with.

But I love it. Still looks nice for it's age (you'd never think it is an 03 w/ 140k at first glimpse), runs real well, maintenance to it is fairly simple and cheap, and tows (boat and car) pretty regularly in the summer and it's still kicking. I've had to do a couple things to it (i.e. $20 tranny solenoids), but nothing all that crazy for a vehicle it's age/mileage.


I also have a buddy who loves his grand cherokee's. Feels much more like a car than some of the other SUV's I've been in. They are pretty nice. But he rarely is able to get out of the teens for mileage.

[goodhart]

I'll be in the market for an suv once we can sell emily's Lincoln LS. When we do I'll be looking at endeavors and some monteros. I like the look of the monteros a little more but the endeavor seems all around better for mileage, etc. I thought the endeavors got like 26ish hwy mileage and I think the top model had leather too. Something to look into anywho.

[Trogdor]

Okay, I'm completely biased from obvious reasons! But come see me and check out the Outlander!

The GT (230HP V6) might be a little less power than those you've mentioned, but you can get it with all the bells and whistles you're looking for.

[CornFed2.4]

Thanks guys.

If I bought an XL size truck. I'd have to say I'd get a '01-'02 7.3 excursion. That size vehicle is not needed though.

Also I don't need a tow rig either as I already have my 3500 6.0 chevy molester van for that

Basically it's gonna be used by my wife 2 days a week for work, and as a family vehicle.

[CornFed2.4]

Okay, I'm completely biased from obvious reasons! But come see me and check out the Outlander!

The GT (230HP V6) might be a little less power than those you've mentioned, but you can get it with all the bells and whistles you're looking for.

The only other mitsu I'm buying is an EVO and that's even questionable. Lol

[Trogdor]

I'll be in the market for an suv once we can sell emily's Lincoln LS. When we do I'll be looking at endeavors and some monteros. I like the look of the monteros a little more but the endeavor seems all around better for mileage, etc. I thought the endeavors got like 26ish hwy mileage and I think the top model had leather too. Something to look into anywho.

Yeah, the Endevor SE comes loaded. Basically the only options you could add in to an SE Endevor were DvD, Nav and Sunroof, similar to the Montero Limited. There weren't many options to pick from because it basically had everything else anyway. They're rated at 21 Highway, BTW.

[dsmghost]

I would say stay away from any Ford suvs/trucks definitely. Dont think about a Chrysler Pacifica either.

Jeep all the way

[Goat Blower]

I've got the new style Tahoe and absolutely love it, best vehicle I've ever owned and I've had almost 1000. Make sure you get it loaded up, LT3 or better, the nav and back up camera are really nice. They just ride awesome, look great, and fit a ton of people comfortably, plus you can tow shit. Great ride all around and easily within your budget.

[2Point3TSi]

Definitely a jeep. It's all I have ever had when I was up north. Love the 4wd system.

[CornFed2.4]

Jeep or jeep SRT-8? It's hard to find them in my price range but might have to make it work.