Lon wrote:
> ToddAndMargo wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> It is time for me to get a new used 4wd car. I
>> like the Toyota Highlander and somewhat fond of the
>> Honda CRV.
>>
>> Problem: the resale value on Toyota and Honda is
>> through the roof. I can not afford them.
>>
>> Is there another 4wd manufacturer that is similarly
>> long lived as the Toyota Highlander and Honda CRV
>> WITHOUT the extremely high resale problem? (Problem
>> for the buyer; benefit for the seller.)
>
> Subaru, but they tend to be love em or hate em vehicles.
>
> Both of the ones you mention are crossovers, aka glorified mini-vans
> rather than real 4wd vehicles. The Subie will go places neither of
> those will go. The Mitsubi**** Montero S****t and Isuzu Trooper tend to
> be a bit less expensive, but both of those are far more trucklike, being
> real 4wd than either the Highlander or CRV. If you are looking for a
> real 4x4, the Jeep Cherokee or even Grand Cherokees tend to be a lot
> cheaper used. The problem is finding a good used one that hasnt been
> pounded to death and not overly taken care of--and both are a bit hard
> core for most folks. A used Audi will also go pretty much any where
> the CRV or Highlander will go as long as it has enough ground clearance,
> and is far safer on road than the CRV in particular.
Thank you! I will avoid the Jeep. (I have heard that you have
to buy one for you and one for your mechanic. And, occasionally,
swap them.) I will look at the Subaru too.
-T
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