Family of 4 Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 202 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 80 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 593 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Device: iPhone Share Posted October 30, 2023 Looking for a smaller SUV for the kid. Rav4, highlander, pilot, crv, something in the 10k range if that’s possible anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerGirl Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 97 Group: Members Followers: 4 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 232 Content Per Day: 0.21 Reputation: 211 Achievement Points: 3,014 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 20 Device: Windows Share Posted October 30, 2023 Having 3 sons who have all got their licenses within the last 4 years, I have a ton of recent experience in this area. Plus, after putting 450k on my Escalade that I had for 14 years, I needed a car too. I'm well over the million mile club and onto 2 million. I have purchased 5 used cars in the last 6 years. For me, I'm looking for low miles (under 35k), clean title, something reliable that will get them through their college years until they get good paychecks to buy what they really want. The Rav4, highlander, pilot and crv are too big/pricey for that. I went with the Chevy Trax... 1.4L inline turbo engines, no CV trans, perfect little cars with an AWD option. Look at the carfax that the first oil change was at <6k miles with consistent maintenance. For me living in a very rural, dirt roads back country area with lots of snow/ice, I want them in AWD. Except one son really wanted better gas mileage, so I got a Cruze... same engine, no AWD but he's living in LA area, so I guess that's ok. They've been good. As far as issues, keep an eye on the water pump and just replace it, and spark plugs/ignition coil asap unless it's already been done. Might as well do the coolant reservoir too. Hyundai's and Kia's aren't too bad either if you really want to stay cheap. I'd avoid Mitsubishi and Nissan, they will be all over your searches for that price range and have crap CV transmissions. For myself, in 2017 I needed 7 seats, something practical but a little nice to hold all the fam/friends so I went with the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. It was nice for 5 years until it blew a head gasket after only 150k miles. Good timing though because used cars were going for top dollar and since all the kids had their own car, I didn't have to be held back by 7 seats. A good friend of mine who owns a dealership and knows I just want something I can drive forever said get an Acura and call it good, which led me to a bunch of research on the Honda Crv's. I got me a beautiful (used of course) AWD touring and already put 30k miles on it. Can't beat Honda. After saying all that, if I was to buy another kid car, I'd just go right to a Honda HRV. Like the CRV just smaller and cheaper and you're getting the Honda quality and efficiency. And they come in AWD option if that's important to you. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 47 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,371 Content Per Day: 2.18 Reputation: 2,235 Achievement Points: 14,743 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 05/02/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 05:23 PM Device: Windows Share Posted October 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Family of 4 said: Looking for a smaller SUV for the kid. Rav4, highlander, pilot, crv, something in the 10k range if that’s possible anymore. Do you really want to get your kid a car that can turn into a bedroom? Girlfriend had three grown kids when we got together and once we got together she decided to get rid of her Forerunner that she had forever. She got rid of it and got a little Toyota FRS. It wasn't long after when all the kids were sitting around playing cards with us that they all were kind of bummed that mom got rid of the Forerunner. The youngest Daughter was just glad she had not gotten rid of it earlier otherwise she wasn't sure where she would of lost her virginity, come to find out all three plus a few of their friends and cousins had all lost their virginity in the back of moms Forerunner. Guess the car was a little more cherry than she thought 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1newbie Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 197 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 398 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 290 Achievement Points: 2,749 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 4 Device: Android Share Posted October 30, 2023 One of my kids had a nissan Xterra. Was a good, cheap SUV when he was a teen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 176 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,529 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 1,678 Achievement Points: 11,238 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 06/06/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted October 30, 2023 Having gone thru all of this with three kids, just get on CarMax and start shopping. I didn't trust what I was finding in the private market in that price range. Things were beat, needed tires and such as well. I had great luck with CarMax. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 6 Group: Board Moderator Followers: 0 Topic Count: 46 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,170 Content Per Day: 3.82 Reputation: 4,303 Achievement Points: 46,504 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 04/29/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 17 hours ago Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Android Board Moderator Share Posted October 30, 2023 I'm in this pickle right now. Our 2005 Pilot that runs like a champ with 212k miles is all over the damn road if your holding it with 2 hands, just too much crash derby in that poor SUV - it'll be gone soon. CRV, Pilot, RAV4 and Highlander will not be found in or near 10k unless they are very old, high mileage or a Salvage title. Honda HRV however is really close and a solid little SUV, we have been looking at those closely. Don't count out a Kia or Hyundai, the right one will be cheap for a Teen to drive. Lots of CIVIC Hatchbacks that are closer to 10k and will do the job. The little Chevy GMC SUVs with the Ecotec are also solid if they are not beat up. GLWTS - I'm doing the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 6 Group: Board Moderator Followers: 0 Topic Count: 46 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,170 Content Per Day: 3.82 Reputation: 4,303 Achievement Points: 46,504 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 04/29/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 17 hours ago Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Android Board Moderator Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 hours ago, MWB said: Do you really want to get your kid a car that can turn into a bedroom? Girlfriend had three grown kids when we got together and once we got together she decided to get rid of her Forerunner that she had forever. She got rid of it and got a little Toyota FRS. It wasn't long after when all the kids were sitting around playing cards with us that they all were kind of bummed that mom got rid of the Forerunner. The youngest Daughter was just glad she had not gotten rid of it earlier otherwise she wasn't sure where she would of lost her virginity, come to find out all three plus a few of their friends and cousins had all lost their virginity in the back of moms Forerunner. Guess the car was a little more cherry than she thought 1st car my 10th grade year of HS. "Shaggin Wagon" yore not kidding. But honestly, Teens don't even need a car today, any "Family" bathroom at the mall, park, etc is where they are bumping uglies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 165 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,827 Content Per Day: 3.52 Reputation: 3,800 Achievement Points: 28,906 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 22 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted October 30, 2023 Look at the smaller Mazda SUV. They are built well and will run forever. Finding something in the $10K price range is going to be tough. The cost of the car is the cheap part. Wait till you get the insurance bill for a teenage driver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whipsandshyt Posted October 30, 2023 Member ID: 604 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 118 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 119 Achievement Points: 1,069 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/06/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 19 Birthday: 09/23/1971 Device: Android Share Posted October 30, 2023 I have a 2007 Lexus Gx470 for sale. New timing belt and plugs, new brakes, new/used front seats(the best condition you will ever see in a GX), new factory headlight assembly, new air bags, 195K miles looking for $14K obo 858 692 7211 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted October 31, 2023 Member ID: 47 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,371 Content Per Day: 2.18 Reputation: 2,235 Achievement Points: 14,743 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 05/02/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 05:23 PM Device: Windows Share Posted October 31, 2023 18 hours ago, Crusty said: 1st car my 10th grade year of HS. "Shaggin Wagon" yore not kidding. But honestly, Teens don't even need a car today, any "Family" bathroom at the mall, park, etc is where they are bumping uglies. If you had game while driving that shaggin wagon, you had some serious game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted October 31, 2023 Member ID: 6 Group: Board Moderator Followers: 0 Topic Count: 46 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,170 Content Per Day: 3.82 Reputation: 4,303 Achievement Points: 46,504 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 04/29/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 17 hours ago Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Android Board Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, MWB said: If you had game while driving that shaggin wagon, you had some serious game. I was in Marching Band, ever meet a girl in Band? They make Catholic School girls blush. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted October 31, 2023 Member ID: 47 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,371 Content Per Day: 2.18 Reputation: 2,235 Achievement Points: 14,743 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 05/02/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Wednesday at 05:23 PM Device: Windows Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Crusty said: I was in Marching Band, ever meet a girl in Band? They make Catholic School girls blush. I was in a rock band, I didn't need a carI had a bass guitar. Girls had the cars and money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family of 4 Posted October 31, 2023 Member ID: 202 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 80 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 593 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 10 Device: iPhone Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 21 hours ago, Whipsandshyt said: I have a 2007 Lexus Gx470 for sale. New timing belt and plugs, new brakes, new/used front seats(the best condition you will ever see in a GX), new factory headlight assembly, new air bags, 195K miles looking for $14K obo 858 692 7211 Thank you I will keep this in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_pumpkin_man Posted October 31, 2023 Member ID: 1,133 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 12 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 13 Achievement Points: 78 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/13/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 15 Device: Windows Share Posted October 31, 2023 geo tracker. all of the wheels have drive, not enough power to get in real trouble, decent gas mileage, cheap and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Sponsor Kraut_n_Rice Posted November 2, 2023 Member ID: 751 Group: Site Sponsor Followers: 2 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,271 Content Per Day: 2.10 Reputation: 1,760 Achievement Points: 14,818 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/09/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 21 hours ago Birthday: 09/10/1978 Device: Windows Site Sponsor Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 1:15 PM, i_am_pumpkin_man said: geo tracker. all of the wheels have drive, not enough power to get in real trouble, decent gas mileage, cheap and fun. Geo Tracker, the scooter of the car world. Don't let your friends catch you driving one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubamike Posted December 21, 2023 Member ID: 2,308 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 8 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 14 Achievement Points: 118 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/22/2022 Status: Offline Last Seen: Monday at 09:24 PM Device: Android Share Posted December 21, 2023 I have a 2014 glk350 in yuma for $9500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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