"Toby F., Manager" (itsmefromhr)
07/26/2019 at 22:39 • Filed to: None
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"Toby F., Manager" (itsmefromhr)
07/26/2019 at 22:39 • Filed to: None | 0
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My dad’s trusty truck is finally showing signs that it wants to retire after almost 300,000 miles and 28 years. Dad’s now looking for an automatic CUV / small SUV to use as a commuter, along with HD and grocery runs for the next few years until he retires. He wants something that’s 2008 or newer, decent on gas, and reliable. He’s looking to spend $7,500, give or take $1,500. Also, in case you’re inclined to Craigslist, he lives in San Diego.
So far he’s expressed interest in: Escape, CRV, Rav4, and CX3; but I honestly have no input or reference about how well they’ve held up. What should we be looking for/look out for?
Thanks!
jimz
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2019 at 22:56 |
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‘08-10 Escape Hybrid. if they can stand up to NYC taxi duty...
cbell04
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2019 at 23:09 |
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We have an 08 crv awd as an extra car . It just works. A civic with awd and a little higher ride hight. Some people hate these things but I honestly like it. Didn’t say love but a strong like. It’s just so basic. Gets 25 mixed use mpg’s and has nearly zero running costs . I would think you could get a nice one way under that budget. I’d bet the same goes for the rav too but I’m just making assumptions.
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2019 at 23:20 |
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Look at some GM Theta platform models like the Suzuki XL7 and Saturn Vue. Everyone I know that’s had one swears by them as being wonderful cars, and being from a dead brand doesn’t matter much because they’re all GM parts bin underneath.
BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
> Toby F., Manager
07/26/2019 at 23:32 |
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Forester, CRV, or RAV4 are all solid choices. Forester if he likes to turn a wrench, Rav if he doesn’t, CRV if he just wants to do oil changes.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> Toby F., Manager
07/27/2019 at 00:04 |
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CX3 for sure
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Toby F., Manager
07/27/2019 at 01:21 |
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mazd a CX 5 or CX3
Mitsubishi ASX
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Toby F., Manager
07/27/2019 at 06:56 |
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I’d vote CX3 or Rav4.