Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have to buy a used truck or SUV to get me in and out of town every weekend. I just committed myself to taking care of an aging horse who lives way out of Calgary. My '83 Mazda won't make it plus it's a death trap on the road. I don't have a lot of money (who am I kidding, I don't have ANY money lol) but I need something reliable, good on gas, low on repairs. I couldn't care less what it looks like. I don't know what I should be looking for. I'm not trying to start a Ford vs Chevy war here but what should I be looking for? Chevy Blazer? Jeep Cherokee? Ford Explorer? It is absolutely critical that it's a good winter vehicle that can handle icy snowy roads. I'm leaning toward an SUV rather than a truck as trucks have no traction in the snow. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 who am I kidding' date=' I don't have ANY money lol[/quote']you and so many people..... says ford for trucks.... he knows trucks.... he's a carpenter and needs to lug crap around a lot..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 jeep with a straight six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 jeep with a straight six. +666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 honestly man that sit makes me get jumpy. We were talkin bout Faustian bargains in my lit class 2 days ago and I started gettin a really weird feeling and I was gettin jumpy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Rapter. Guitarest and his Es...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Guitarest and his Es...... Are you high? Sniffing paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 The Ford F150' date=' Ford just released the new models and they are doing killer deals in this area. They are also the only one who didnt get a hand out, and the new Rapter is a Killer Truck.[/quote']Guitarest, I'm thinking more like an old old SUV, around the $3000.00 mark. Those new Fords are worth more than my house! (j/k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Are you high?Sniffing paint? nope raptor has an O not an E I'm perfectly insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 nope raptor has an O not an E I'm perfectly insane So you never smelled paint? Freak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 So you never smelled paint? Freak! well then my new nickname is freak.... go ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Karen... A good used 4 liter Jeep Cherokee with a straight six is aok. Very, very good. They're quite popular around here and northwest South Dakota ain't that much different from Alberta. If you can't get around in the Cherokee, you probably need a sled or better, you probably shouldn't go. A number of our rural mail carriers use the older body Cherokee in preference to any other vehicle on criteria of fuel efficiency, capacity, bad/off road capability and general decent operational costs - although nothin's cheap nowadays. I just got a $300 bill for a 96 Cherokee 6 banger water pump replacement. Argh. On the other hand, there are about 100 grand on the vehicle; the only other major maintenance costs have been tires and brakes. You figure it. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 well then my new nickname is freak.... go ahead! K, u can call me that greek name if you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Karen... A good used 4 liter Jeep Cherokee with a straight six is aok. Very' date=' very good. They're quite popular around here and northwest South Dakota ain't that much different from Alberta. If you can't get around in the Cherokee, you probably need a sled or better, you probably shouldn't go. A number of our rural mail carriers use the older body Cherokee in preference to any other vehicle on criteria of fuel efficiency, capacity, bad/off road capability and general decent operational costs - although nothin's cheap nowadays. I just got a $300 bill for a 96 Cherokee 6 banger water pump replacement. Argh. On the other hand, there are about 100 grand on the vehicle; the only other major maintenance costs have been tires and brakes. You figure it. m [/quote'] i'm pushing 200K on the one i currently have As far as repairs I work on my own 4.0L is not hard to work on if you got the time that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thank you Milod. Mick, that's another good point..... mileage. What is the maximum number of miles/kilometres I should consider? There's a Toyota 4runner on Craigslist with 465,000 km on it! Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a 95 Jeep Grande Cherokee a little more room used is a great SUV. I have 225000 on it and like Miod said I also have had very few repairs. My Jeep has Select Trak 4 wheel drive. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 if you treat them good they will run damn near forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 i've had my grand cherokee on the road for 6 winters now with minimal fuss. a solid reliable ride. nothing beats a Jeep 4x4 in the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yeah but can you get one of those for around $3000.00? I thought they were alot more than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 i don't know. i think one of my groupies gave it to me. you have groupies don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 yes you can get one with 90K on it for that price but bring a mechanic you trust. If it's been taken care of you'll have a good ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:oilpit: Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The best Truck/SUV for the money is the Truck/SUV that is not a Truck/SUV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 i don't know. i think one of my groupies gave it to me.you have groupies don't you? Quite certain I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 yes you can get one with 90K on it for that price but bring a mechanic you trust. If it's been taken care of you'll have a good ride. Thank you Mick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 are you mechanically inclined at all ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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