Re: Mid/Small SUV Recommendation under $8k
Another neighbor is in the radio business and so gets a new car every 3000 miles for promo work. He has had countless vehicles over the years. A few cars back he got a Nissan Xterra and thought it was the best car he had ever had and again this guy has had a lot of cars and suv's. He didn't tow but just couldn't say enough about the superiority of the Nissan. I am not a foreigh car person if for no other reason because I like depreciation when buying used and the foreign cars depreciate less and slower which doesn't work for me since I generally don't resell until they are completely used up.
besides the pathfinders that were previously mentioned, you have to take a look at nissan xterras. they are both nice reliable trucks. they tow well, and do very well for city driving (and offroad), very maneuverable and easy to park. they are solidly built, body on frame trucks. they are relatively inexpensive, for $8k you could get a nice one.
Another neighbor is in the radio business and so gets a new car every 3000 miles for promo work. He has had countless vehicles over the years. A few cars back he got a Nissan Xterra and thought it was the best car he had ever had and again this guy has had a lot of cars and suv's. He didn't tow but just couldn't say enough about the superiority of the Nissan. I am not a foreigh car person if for no other reason because I like depreciation when buying used and the foreign cars depreciate less and slower which doesn't work for me since I generally don't resell until they are completely used up.