SUV owner, input needed!
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SUV owner, input needed!
As some of you guys know, my RX-7 is up for sale as my family has gotten larger (with the introduction of 2 German Shepherd puppies + my 1 year old German shepherd) and it's time for an SUV. I am looking at mostly 1996-2001 models of GMC Jimmy/Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, and the Nissan Pathfinder.
What I've found so far is that the Nissan doesn't quite stack up to the other 3 and is known to have more major issues as well so I'm leaning more towards the domestics. I'm looking for input from owners of these vehicles within those years so I can have a better idea of what I'd want. Positive and Negatives about vehicles as well as "known issues". Your help is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I'll trade my FC if anyone is up for it =).
What I've found so far is that the Nissan doesn't quite stack up to the other 3 and is known to have more major issues as well so I'm leaning more towards the domestics. I'm looking for input from owners of these vehicles within those years so I can have a better idea of what I'd want. Positive and Negatives about vehicles as well as "known issues". Your help is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I'll trade my FC if anyone is up for it =).
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http://www.carsurvey.org/
I usually refer to this site, as it has many reviews from actual owners. I wouldn't take their words as stone, but it's generally gets good points across.
I usually refer to this site, as it has many reviews from actual owners. I wouldn't take their words as stone, but it's generally gets good points across.
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Jeeps for the win, here is how I get my family and large dogs around.
Also another option you should look into is a 99-04 grand cherokee, I have one of those as well and it has lots of room in the back for dogs and is absolutly awsome in snowy winter driving when equipped with the quadratrac II system. It is hard to beat the old straight 6 engine for reliability and these can be picked up for fairly cheap with lots of options.
Also another option you should look into is a 99-04 grand cherokee, I have one of those as well and it has lots of room in the back for dogs and is absolutly awsome in snowy winter driving when equipped with the quadratrac II system. It is hard to beat the old straight 6 engine for reliability and these can be picked up for fairly cheap with lots of options.
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I also have a Jimmy. It's a 97, leaks fluids, needs some work. I doubt you want it. However it does have 326K on it and still starts and idles nice, so that says a lot for the engine durability. I have a friend out in Winnipeg that has had one for years and it's a great truck. Room for your dogs, decent power as long as you keep the tire size close to stock. Looks great with a mild lift.
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a bit of an upgrade from what you were looking at. Cool truck, i've never been a gm guy, but i haven't been in their new vehicles. Now you'll have to keep your 7 since you'll need what it's like to drive close to the floor now
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4 Runners have TERRIBLE rust issue on the trunk. Water seeps through the window and rots it from the inside. Jimmy's and Blazers that I've dealt with have had really bad electrically probs. My bet, get a Jeep. Btw I got a 2004 Kia Sorento for sale 83000km. Pm me if your interested.
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If I didn't drive a land rover, I'd drive a toyota. But it depends on what you are doing with it. If your booting around town, anything will work. If your thinking of hitting the trails, avoid anything American made. The new wranglers are well built but the engines are out of a minivan. I've dragged so many out of the bush with connecting rods sticking out the side of the block. The new engines are supposed to be good though, but I haven't heard anything yet.
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I still have my two FC's but to fit my two children and 3 dogs, I have a 2011 Kia Rondo... 3 rows that fold if need be and tons of head room!!! Not to mention that a 2.4L I4 is much cheaper on gas than a V6......
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Than I've got my good friend Rod and his Solid Axle Swapped R50. The only time he workes on it is on his modifications, lol. Truck used to belong to his mother-in-law!
I was considered a Yota, but if it wasn't for their hefty price tag...
Myself, when I'm not riding low and fast, I'm high and mighty, heh.
With everything she's gone through, i've only had to replace the steering box because it was leaking and she needed a new exhaust. Killed a starter an an alternator from mud, but can't really blame the truck for that. The Xterra is known for cracking the exhaust manifolds, my passenger one is cracked, but it'll stay like that forever. Personally, it's an excuse for headers
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I knew a guy with a loaded Jimmy/Blazer; in the shop regularly for a minimun $1000 repair.
I drive a Honda Pilot; only complaint is that it sucks gas...but I also have a rotary, so what else is knew.
I have heard praises (and never complaints) about the Pathfinder. I also like the Infiniti QX4.
Good Luck with the Tahoe.
I drive a Honda Pilot; only complaint is that it sucks gas...but I also have a rotary, so what else is knew.
I have heard praises (and never complaints) about the Pathfinder. I also like the Infiniti QX4.
Good Luck with the Tahoe.
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