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jjbodean1970 
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Morgantown, WV
Member since Mar 2006
6233 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 7:20 pm to CAD703X)
just sold my 2005 sequoia 2 weeks ago for $16500 
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geauxtigertailgate
LSU Fan
Mandeville
Member since Jul 2011
64 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 7:22 pm to CAD703X)
I have a 2004 landcruiser with 140000 miles on it. Bought it on 2008 for 25,000 with 60,000 miles on it. Love the vehicle. I will pass it on to my daughter in 3 years and buy another landcruiser that is about 5 years old when I do that. Sequoia will be cheaper, but landcruiser is made in japan. They are bulletproof as a result.
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BTHog 
Arkansas Fan
Member since Jul 2012
7155 posts
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All the ridiculous japanese cars are netter than american cars is stupid.
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Zephyrius
LSU Fan
Covington, La.
Member since Dec 2004
1837 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 7:33 pm to BTHog)
2004 Suburban 2yrs ago 128k miles... not a lick of trouble. $8500 
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geauxtigertailgate
LSU Fan
Mandeville
Member since Jul 2011
64 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 7:39 pm to BTHog)
All the american cars I had or my family had as a kid were total crap regardless of age or cost. All of my japanese cars, trucks, and vans have been incredibly reliable. I made the mistake of buying a chrysler town and country mini van for my wife in 2001. After it left her stranded twice, I bought her a toyota sienna. She still drives it. My personal history with american made cars has been total crapola. Experience with japanese cars has been stellar. Experience is the best teacher.....
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BTHog
Arkansas Fan
Member since Jul 2012
7155 posts
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Yes nevermind that dodge invented the minivan and leads the category in sales every year.
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geauxtigertailgate
LSU Fan
Mandeville
Member since Jul 2011
64 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 7:50 pm to BTHog)
Sales and reliability aren't the same thing. Not even close.
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Gtiger9757
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Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
8730 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 8:28 pm to CAD703X)
I have an 04 tahoe that still runs as good as the day my dad bought it almost 9 years ago. Just rolled 203k and havent had to do anything except routine maintenance. I think you can get one like mine for under 6k.
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BTHog
Arkansas Fan
Member since Jul 2012
7155 posts
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So your theory is people keep biying caravans inspite of them being junk?
Good lord
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Martini
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2005
24106 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 8:45 pm to BTHog)
Well I grew up on used cars but as I got older I started buying new. That way I know what I'm getting. Not some kids NASCAR dream.
That said I buy not lease, pay them off and drive them until the wheels fall off. Both my wife and I. Rarely do I have a car note and actually haven't had one in years.
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BTHog
Arkansas Fan
Member since Jul 2012
7155 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 8:48 pm to Martini)
That must be nice. I have four but mines almost paid off and i wont be replacing it right away.
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geauxtigertailgate
LSU Fan
Mandeville
Member since Jul 2011
64 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 9:08 pm to BTHog)
Yes. Mcdonalds sells a ton of hamburgers. Doesn't mean they are quality. Caravans are cheaper initially. However, when buying something used without the safety net of a factory warranty, it makes zero sense to buy a caravan. I hate car notes and dealership service departments,I stick with used japanese vehicles.
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CAD703X 
Toledo Fan
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
19416 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/4/12 at 9:23 pm to Gtiger9757)
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I have an 04 tahoe that still runs as good as the day my dad bought it almost 9 years ago. Just rolled 203k and havent had to do anything except routine maintenance. I think you can get one like mine for under 6k.
my 1998 4runner is about to roll over 300k and aside from a free lifetime alignment from firestone, i've changed timing belts a couple of times & the oil & new tires 2 or 3x.
thats about it.
oh and tightened the clutch one time.
This post was edited on 10/4 at 9:24 pm
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gazelles 
Georgia Fan
Member since Apr 2011
753 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 6:33 am to CAD703X)
buy new, pay in cash. whores don't get wet on decade old jap cars.
if this is a problem have less kids, buy less bicycles, find a new career
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trillhog
Elite Membership
Member since Jul 2011
13514 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:32 am to BTHog)
question... is it necessary to take the car back to the dealer for service or can i just run it through the quicky lube.
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KJason
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2008
564 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:38 am to GaryMyMan)
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I just sold an '04 F-150 with 160,000 miles on it that never failed me. And I sold it for $12,000 after refusing several offers over $11K.
That is great to hear. I have an '04 FX4 with 150k on it. Mind if I ask where you are, what shape the exterior/interior were in, and what method you used to list and sell?
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jjbodean1970
LSU Fan
Morgantown, WV
Member since Mar 2006
6233 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:42 am to gazelles)
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buy new, pay in cash.
buy used, pay in cash, better plan. this coming from a former car business guy. i would never, ever buy new.
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CAD703X
Toledo Fan
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
19416 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:47 am to jjbodean1970)
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buy used, pay in cash, better plan. this coming from a former car business guy. i would never, ever buy new.
a whole lotta young stupid kids up in this thread.
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trillhog
Elite Membership
Member since Jul 2011
13514 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 7:58 am to CAD703X)
i didn't have a car for awhile b/c i was living in the city and when i started staying longer in arky i needed my own car, i looked at used cars but this used car market is so strong i just went ahead and bought new... i wanted to spend around 20k cash and after looking around i just bought a 2012 civic to keep here. i wanted a suv or truck but for that kind of money they all had 100k miles. i guess i hadn't bought a car in a while i was surprised how much they cost. plus's i havn't bought gas in i don't know when, negs. driving a civic is pretty much zero driving excitiment.
new 18k
used with 30 miles maybe 15k
i just went with the new
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KG6
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Member since Aug 2009
622 posts
| re: Used SUV..best deal under $10k (Posted on 10/5/12 at 8:07 am to jjbodean1970)
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