Thread: Need new vehicle ASAP - tow up to 4000lb

wow glad and the dog aren't hurt. that pretty amazing for cartwheeling a vehicle.

Glad you're OK! A certified used truck or van might be a better investment than a 'beater...' even if it means a modest payment for a while, it should still be running after it's paid for, and that would allow you to make payments to yourself for the next one.. removing a really expensive unforseen mechanical repair from the realm of possibility for a while...

Glad to hear you and the dog are ok. sounds like a big day.

Late 90s, early 00s Chevy and GM 1500 series are showing good deals around here lately but I just passed a dealer selling an 07 F150 extended cab for $9500 not two days ago.

Shouldn't be hard to find something.

To clarify, are you looking for a full sized truck, SUV or just something that will tow 4k lbs?

Well, you're off to a good start with the Chevy line. Suburbans are big vehicles and I would wager that most that buy those would really only need a Tahoe.

But based on your criteria, you might consider a Toyota Tundra. The first gen models will tow plenty and seat just as many and won't be as large as a Chevy. Similarly, a Sequoia is a good option if you like that platform and want an SUV. But if you're going to go that route, you might as well go LandCruiser. They run forever, their V8 has plenty of punch and has been absolutely reliable. And looking at prices (since I'm looking for one as well), You have find a 2000+ with a shade over 100k for $14k or less. Not to mention the really nice interior, seating for 7 and reliability for Toyota's flagship vehicle.

Happy to hear you and the pup are ok. Sounds like a nasty one.

I have been searching for a Jeep Cherokee out here. I6 4.0 gets about 20 MPG. Bonus is that you can take it out of 4wd and put it into just 2wd. (unlike most of the Grand Cherokee)

I find them with between 100K around 5 grand. 1998 - 2000.

From : http://www.trailerlife.com/towrating...honda-jeep.cfm

Cherokee/Wrangler 2.5 I-4 2,000 (a)
Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 4.0 I-6 5,000 (b,c,d)
Wrangler 4.0 I-6 2,000 (f)
Grand Cherokee 5.2 V-8 6,700 (b,c,d,e)
Grand Cherokee Limited (4WD) 5.9 V-8 5,000 (b)
NOTE: Trailer brakes required on all trailers weighing more than 1,000 pounds.

(a) Automatic Wrangler rated 1,000 pounds.
(b) Requires weight-distributing hitch with a maximum hitch weight of 750 pounds.
(c) Requires trailer-towing package.
(d) Requires automatic transmission.
(e) 4WD rated 200 pounds lower.
(f) Maximum hitch weight of 300 pounds.

Like the Grand Cherokees.....so will keep them on the short list. Same with a Tundra timmah, but they are harder to find. And so far a baby blue 1500. Sexahhhhh. (not) if we beat over the $4k mark, I will head the certified advice too

Just got word this morning from the adjuster, that it is indeed totalled out. So now what to do: truck / SUV hell I don't know.

Thanks all for the advice. I'll keep you posted. Seamus oughta be able to find one. SSG, would you sketch up a mapquest for me? :O)

edit: 97 Range Rover land Rover with 148k on the clock?

98-2003 Durangos will pull in excess of 5000lbs and mine was pretty reliable if a bit crude. They can be had for about your price range. If you bargain sharply and you want to step up in price range you may be able to get a 2004 up Durango for around 10k and they are much nice than the previous gen Durango, I have one now and I love it. With the Hemi it pulls ~8000lbs and is surprisingly fast.

I'm glad you're OK. If you're patient, I'm sure a Yaris can pull 4000lbs in about 10 trips.

I could definitely sketch up a map....just give me a rough idea where it is you want to look

Ridgeline?

Hahaha, sorry I had to...

I had a 98 cherokee, not a bad truck if you drive it like an adult. I drove mine like a 22 year old and broke just about EVERYTHING on it. I only had it for 80,000 highway KMS and I had 2 FULL sets of u joints in it.

I had a stick and the sport model so it would go ok, but it doesn't have a bunch of torque on the highway.

Not sure what really fits the description. Maybe an envoy? I am really out of whack on vehicle prices down there.

Try to find the exact truck for sale in local papers and see what it would cost to replace.

What about a 4 runner? lots of them around? Pathfinder maybe?

Search for threads by SHOTIME about his CR-v and Volvo S60R (keyword hints there for you but I'm not actually doing the searching ) and you'll see my views on insurance values.

Long story short is: refuse their first offer, itemize everything down to the air freshener that you've done to it that would make it worth more at the time of incident (recent major services will count if within X miles in some cases), and then find a mean average for the same car in the area - and fight tooth and nail to get no less than the retail selling price of that vehicle.

Just think of it as you need to replace what you have so that's the market you're going to be in...and thats the money you want. Not trade, not wholesale, etc. This is not a car trade in...






Then go put a down payment on a low mileage 07 CPO Ridgeline, and be glad you just made the smartest decision of your life. My brother in law has well over 130k on his with no issues, but he did do the brakes a little after 100k IIRC.

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

What about a 4 runner? lots of them around? Pathfinder maybe?

Both terrific options. If you can find a V8 4Runner, get that. They are terrific vehicles.

Sorry for the domestic fans out there, I have just had better luck with the imports...

What about a seqouia(sp)

I was always partial to the old "convertible" broncos and k5 blazers if I had to pick a domestic.

Originally Posted by BobcatSig

Well, you're off to a good start with the Chevy line. Suburbans are big vehicles and I would wager that most that buy those would really only need a Tahoe.

But based on your criteria, you might consider a Toyota Tundra. The first gen models will tow plenty and seat just as many and won't be as large as a Chevy. Similarly, a Sequoia is a good option if you like that platform and want an SUV. But if you're going to go that route, you might as well go LandCruiser. They run forever, their V8 has plenty of punch and has been absolutely reliable. And looking at prices (since I'm looking for one as well), You have find a 2000+ with a shade over 100k for $14k or less. Not to mention the really nice interior, seating for 7 and reliability for Toyota's flagship vehicle.

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

Sorry for the domestic fans out there, I have just had better luck with the imports...

What about a seqouia(sp)

I was always partial to the old "convertible" broncos and k5 blazers if I had to pick a domestic.

Hey at least I spelled it right... hahaha

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

Sorry for the domestic fans out there, I have just had better luck with the imports...

What about a seqouia(sp)

I was always partial to the old "convertible" broncos and k5 blazers if I had to pick a domestic.

+1 Toyota's and a Honda...but, I'd trade every Tacoma I owned for the Ridgeline if i could turn back time.

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

but, I'd trade every Tacoma I owned for the Ridgeline if i could turn back time.

If I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you
And you'd stay
If I could reach the stars
I'd give them all to you
Then you'd love me, love me
Like you used to do

If I could turn back time

Nissan Pathfinder Armada is one to consider too...don't think I'd want to see what 8k would bring for one but hey ya never know...