Need some help

[1200 bandit 2]

SSA family I need your help. My family is getting to big for my small car ( Acura cl ). I want to buy a used SUV but I know very little about them. I can only spend $6500.00 tops and it must be a 2000 or newer. I will need 4 doors and it must have a V6 or V8 engine. I will use it mostly on the weekend to take the kids around town. My two youngest kids are 12 and 14 years old and have long legs so no small SUV's like a Tracker. So I need a dependable, afforddable SUV for $6500.00 or less 2000 or newer. I hope this is clear and eazy to understand NO TIME FOR WISE ASS REPLY'S Thanks.

[KU40 173]

I like my Explorer. But it's a '98. But if you have growing kids that are already teenagers, you'll probably need a full-size. My dad has an Expedition that's pretty nice. I fit fine in the middle seats and I'm 6'3".

[TRP 42]

I have an 03 Explorer and it has been great. V8 and enough leg room in the back for most people. I also have the 3rd row seat. Another option might be a 4runner, but they were running more expensive than my explorer when i was looking last. Just try a search on Autotrader, and look under the suv section and see what is pulls up! GL with it!

PS looked it up for you!!! Check the link Autotrader search results!

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Tahoe/Yukon.

Lots of space, decent ride and the 5.3 is bullet proof.

[1200 bandit 2]

I like my Explorer. But it's a '98. But if you have growing kids that are already teenagers, you'll probably need a full-size. My dad has an Expedition that's pretty nice. I fit fine in the middle seats and I'm 6'3".

What engine is in a 98 Explorer?

[Randal Johnson 544]

Here in Jackson, MS ... Great used Chevy / GMC suvs (Tahoes and Suburbans)under 6,000.00 all day long. Very nice ones.

[KU40 173]

I like my Explorer. But it's a '98. But if you have growing kids that are already teenagers, you'll probably need a full-size. My dad has an Expedition that's pretty nice. I fit fine in the middle seats and I'm 6'3".

What engine is in a 98 Explorer?

The base models have the 4.0 liter pushrod V6. My XLT has the 4.0 SOHC V6. There is also the option for the 5.0 V8.

[akrod2as 2]

Could get a newer grand cherokee as well.

[mikey5472 16]

Do not buy a chevy blazer or gmc jimmy. Trust me they are way more trouble than you want to deal with. I've owned 2 now and I've had thousands of dollars in repairs on both. If you are goin to go with gm go with a tahoe/yukon. Like someone said the 5.3 is bulletproof. Or the ford explorer is real nice aswell. You dnt see many broke down.

[KU40 173]

The main thing with Explorers is that once in a while they'll have transmission problems. If you test drive one, make sure it shifts correctly, run it through the gammut. But I think the newer ones, (maybe 2003 and up?) Ford changed the transmission and they are better now. I've never had any problems with mine though.

[1200 bandit 2]

The main thing with Explorers is that once in a while they'll have transmission problems. If you test drive one, make sure it shifts correctly, run it through the gammut. But I think the newer ones, (maybe 2003 and up?) Ford changed the transmission and they are better now. I've never had any problems with mine though.

Looks like a 2003 Explorers, thanks for the help guys.