What would yo buy? v. SUV under 16k

[EmersonHart13]

I have a friend that is looking to buy a new vehicle.

Here is the wish list:

SUV
Used
$16,000
4WD or AWD
Massaging Seats no required, aka he doesn't need anything fancy.

He used to roll in a Crew Cab 4x4 Dakota. He just had his first kid and their other car is a Ford Fusion. He works in the trades installing HVAC, but doesn't need the vehicle to do his job.

Ready... GO!

Thanks,

John

EDIT: Less than 100k for sure. City mpg would have to be at least 15, and not what the EPA says, real world. And probably within 6 years. Though flexible, aka it can be older if super low miles.

How important is gas mileage? I'd middle of the pack. He drives a bit for work, but understands that you cannot have utility and get excellent gas mileage. Also he isn't a DIY guy when it comes to cars so something that isn't expensive to maintain and is reliable are important.

Speed is not a factor, as long as it can handle an on-ramp it is fast enough.

Wagon or wagon esque vehicles are not at the top of his list, but he won't rule them out.

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[Bob Kazamakis]

08 forester xt

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

He's a lesbian right?

 

[Bru]

How important is gas mileage?

 

[EmersonHart13]

He's a lesbian right?

ROFL

 

[EmersonHart13]

How important is gas mileage?

I'd middle of the pack. He drives a bit for work, but understands that you cannot have utility and get excellent gas mileage.

Also he isn't a DIY guy when it comes to cars so something that isn't expensive to maintain and is reliable are important.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Does he mind it being kinda slow?

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE, $15,999 - Cars.com

4WD, HID's, heated seats, push button start, automatic rain-sensing wipers, and I average over 30 MPG mixed (with a K&N drop-in filter).

 

[Bru]

06-07 4Runner. Still better mileage than any Dakota I'd imagine.

Or a pre-MyFord Touch Edge. Like 2009.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I was thinking Edge. 4Runner is a good choice, will it be high mileage to get to that price point?

Speed is not a factor, as long as it can handle an on-ramp it is fast enough.

 

[Bru]

Probably 80,000 ish minimum for that year. Not a problem with those trucks though. Plus they hold their value insanely well.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

That seems like a lot of vehicle for a guy looking to move a kid around and someone not a car guy.


Edge
Previous gen crv
Previous gen rav4
Subaru outback

 

[EmersonHart13]

I'll feed some of these back to him and see what he says.

EDIT: Wagon or wagon esque vehicles are not at the top of his list, but he won't rule them out.

 

[daturbosix]

2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71

 

[EmersonHart13]

Too many miles, mpgs are not gonna work, and too old.

Thanks though.

 

[Bru]

Pickup truck to CRV? Yeah, there's plenty of room in the cargo area for his chopped off testicles as well.

 

[EmersonHart13]

He likes the look of the Edge.

 

[daturbosix]

Too many miles, mpgs are not gonna work, and too old.

Thanks though.

what are those requirements?

 

[EmersonHart13]

Less than 100k for sure. City mpg would have to be at least 15, and not what the EPA says, real world. And probably within 6 years. Though flexible, aka it can be older if super low miles.

 

[daturbosix]

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD SUV

 

[daturbosix]

2007 Chevy Tahoe LS 4X4 5.3L 89k mi NEW tires Texas Car

 

[EmersonHart13]

The one with the flashy wheels, out! He would hate those. Nothing fancy or flashy for him.

I personally find the other to be ugly.

 

[daturbosix]

you know wheels just bolt on right? easily removable

 

[EmersonHart13]

He won't want to spend money on his new vehicle. Not a car guy.

Of course I know that. I'm not

 

[daturbosix]

im done trying to find deals then.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Excellent, thanks.