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Need a new Daily Driver SUV
I'm in need of a new (to me) daily driver SUV, and as always look here first for good advice.
I'm presently driving a Land Rover LR3 that just turned 80K miles and has to go due to a mileage cap on company vehicles. Overall I like it a lot, but not enough to take my chances and buy it outright with my own money. Another LR is not in the cards since work will no longer pick up the tab on such a horrifically depreciating hunk of metal. Just about any other manufacturer is fair game.
Budget is under 40K. Used is fine so long as mileage is under 36K. Certified is preferred, but not essential. Fuel is reimbursed, so I'm OK if MPG is not in the 20's. Given this, we're likely talking 2008-2012 model years.
I "need" something utilitarian that has:
-full size SUV with seating for 5+
-4wd
-towing capacity over 6500-7000 lbs
-reasonable maintenance costs and no major known issues
I'm thinking GM/Chevy Tahoe/Yukon (maybe Suburban) and Ford Expedition. These seem pretty bulletproof and cheap to maintain. I think a few Toyota's may also fit the above, but don't know much about them.
Any suggestions on what to look at and what to avoid? What am I missing?
Vin
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