honda CRV.........

[charlie_the_tuna]

guys, i'm talking about spending like 3k, tops. I've seen some decent looking "trucks" of both brands in that price range. obviously these are a bit older and have a fair amount of mileage on them. I knoe Toyota is a 300k vehicle. I wonder if the Honda can boast the same. I need to run through a little snow in the winter, drag around a 17-19 foot whaler around and carry a bunch of gear.

[charlie_the_tuna]

I know we've talked about the grand Cherokee, but are they really that bad?? these things are a dime a dozen and some of them are dam clean. there must be some good points about them.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

I know we've talked about the grand Cherokee, but are they really that bad?? these things are a dime a dozen and some of them are dam clean. there must be some good points about them.

Do a Google search on just about ANY vehicle and you'll find people that complain about them. Some years of the Grand Cherokee seem to have more problems than others. But I can tell you my brother has an older one (I don't know the year offhand) and he absolutely loves it. He's had it for years now and I don't think it's ever given him any trouble. But he doesn't haul anything, it's just a daily driver for him. From what I've read they seem to have a problem with the transmissions a lot, so maybe it's not a good vehicle for hauling.

You might want to look into the Dodge Durango's. Mine is a 2005 5.7L hemi and I love it. Gets an honest 22 MPG on the interstates, and about 15 in city driving. Full size vehicle and it has a 7700lb tow rating. Worst problem I've ever had with it is the gasket around the gas cap cracks over time and you get an error code saying there's an emissions leak. $18 for a new cap fixed the problem... I'm closing in on 200K miles now.. most expensive repair was a new exhaust system around 140K.

[cfelton]

I'd go with the 4Runner! I've got two, a 92 and 02 and love both! We've got 9 Toyotas in the family. I've got a Tacoma 4x4 with 365000,3.4 v6 automatic, still running very strong. Just stay away from the old 3.0 v6s, some had head gasket trouble. the 4Runners are very dependable all around trucks.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by cfelton

I'd go with the 4Runner! I've got two, a 92 and 02 and love both! We've got 9 Toyotas in the family. I've got a Tacoma 4x4 with 365000,3.4 v6 automatic, still running very strong. Just stay away from the old 3.0 v6s, some had head gasket trouble. the 4Runners are very dependable all around trucks.

Yeah the 3.4 is the way to go. Had a 94 4Runner with the 3 point slow. Had decent mid range, but non existant top end. Inching past a semi going 68 mph is part of their charm though.

Had 6 Toyotas now. Loved every one.

Pulling the V with an 05 Tundra Double Cab with the 4.7.

[oteps]

my wife has a Honda pilot, 6 cyl and awd. 200,000 miles, not many problems. pretty much bullet proof, its driven with either the gas pedal to the floor or the brake to the floor! If u buy a Honda make sure the timing belt is replaced every 100,000 miles.
but I like the Cherokees. cheap and parts everywhere. But im a jeep guy.