89 Laredo with 212k miles been in the shop for 4 days with a stalling problem which occured after picking it up after they replaced the alternator. Never stalled before. We've given the guy 1/2 more day to properly diagnose the problem before we pick it up and take it elsewhere.
Looking online for a new/used vehicle replacement and I am shocked at the used car prices. We need some towing capacity for our 8x5 utility trailer and frequent heavy loads in the vehicle.
Can spend up to $30k for a replacement vehicle and have the 2004 consumer guide for Suv's, have been to Edmonds, etc and read reviews.
Looking for fuel economy yet need towing capacity and power. Not too picky on ride- after years of our truck based Jeep anything new should be a stepup, but for $30k I'd expect a tight ride.
Looking at the Nissan Morano for a middle of the road vehicle or a Toyota Highlander. Last ditch, a Nissan Exterra. Honda's are rated good, but lack towing capacity. A full size pickup would be ideal, but they are gas hogs.
Not opposed to used with less than 50k miles
Anyone purchased an SUV recently? Advice? Ideally I'd like to keep the Jeep also, yet time restraints with a move coming up don't afford us the choice of fixing it now. Especially when finding a competent mechanic to correctly diagnose the problem is an issue.
Open to all input and appreciate it.
Looking online for a new/used vehicle replacement and I am shocked at the used car prices. We need some towing capacity for our 8x5 utility trailer and frequent heavy loads in the vehicle.
Can spend up to $30k for a replacement vehicle and have the 2004 consumer guide for Suv's, have been to Edmonds, etc and read reviews.
Looking for fuel economy yet need towing capacity and power. Not too picky on ride- after years of our truck based Jeep anything new should be a stepup, but for $30k I'd expect a tight ride.
Looking at the Nissan Morano for a middle of the road vehicle or a Toyota Highlander. Last ditch, a Nissan Exterra. Honda's are rated good, but lack towing capacity. A full size pickup would be ideal, but they are gas hogs.
Not opposed to used with less than 50k miles
Anyone purchased an SUV recently? Advice? Ideally I'd like to keep the Jeep also, yet time restraints with a move coming up don't afford us the choice of fixing it now. Especially when finding a competent mechanic to correctly diagnose the problem is an issue.
Open to all input and appreciate it.