HOOPTY SUV

StOrM TrOOpEr · 07-09-2011, 11:01 AM

ok, so i have been debating for so long whether to get a hoopty suv or keep my '06 civic.

first of all, i was planning to trade-in my civic and have my camaro as a DD. the thing is that i only got valet parking at work and my friend who got a brand new bmw x5 already got a dent from someone else's bumper and his car is just a month old.

also, i wanted it to be an suv because i also wanted it as my winter car.

so im looking around for a hoopty suv but the prices are crazy high. im debating to get:
1. nissan pathfinder
2. jeep wrangler
3. honda cr-v
4. toyota 4-runner
5. other

or 6. keep the civic

model year around 99-2003. prices ranges from 4500-8000.

my civic is valued at kbb for condition at 10500-11k. im planing to sell it at carmax which i have to drive far. dealer is only giving me 8k for trade-in which is crap.

any more suggestions?

Dave McFly · 07-09-2011, 11:52 AM

not to sound like a dick but shouldn't this be in the other car section as it has nothing to do with Camaros?

StOrM TrOOpEr · 07-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

not to sound like a dick but shouldn't this be in the other car section as it has nothing to do with Camaros?

it still involves my camaro not being my DD

Dans2SSCamaro · 07-09-2011, 12:04 PM

My DD is a 99 Chevy Blazer but that wasn't on your list. Best suv I've ever had.

StOrM TrOOpEr · 07-09-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dans2SSCamaro

My DD is a 99 Chevy Blazer but that wasn't on your list. Best suv I've ever had.

ok cool. but what do u think about my choices? click on the poll

Dans2SSCamaro · 07-09-2011, 12:10 PM

I voted

GEEo · 07-09-2011, 12:11 PM

My dad has a 4runner and it drive pretty good. gas mileage is not that bad either.

and its awesome in snow!! we drove it in like 25-30" of snow no problem.

StOrM TrOOpEr · 07-09-2011, 12:16 PM

first, it's gonna be my DD. i work 15 miles one-way but still mpg is still being considered. second, its also a winter car. a 4wd would be great. like a lot of you guys said that it does snow here in ny but its not a blizzard everytime. and if ever its gonna be a blizzard, it's wiser to stay home and not drive. so a regular 4wd would be ok.

i'm leaning more into the cr-v (is there anything similar to this that you could recommend?). i would love to have a wrangler but the mpg is not great as DD. same as with pathfinder and 4runner.

and if i cant find anything, il be keeping the civic for now until i find something with a great price and quality. i got till october to do that.

thanx guys for your replies. i would appreciate more suggestions.

View Poll Results: which hoopty suv should i get?
nissan pathfinder	2	7.69%
jeep wrangler	12	46.15%
honda cr-v	1	3.85%
toyota 4-runner	6	23.08%
other	5	19.23%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

07-09-2011, 11:01 AM	#1
StOrM TrOOpEr TK-421 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Summit White #349 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BRONX, NY Posts: 858 View My Garage	HOOPTY SUV ok, so i have been debating for so long whether to get a hoopty suv or keep my '06 civic. first of all, i was planning to trade-in my civic and have my camaro as a DD. the thing is that i only got valet parking at work and my friend who got a brand new bmw x5 already got a dent from someone else's bumper and his car is just a month old. also, i wanted it to be an suv because i also wanted it as my winter car. so im looking around for a hoopty suv but the prices are crazy high. im debating to get: 1. nissan pathfinder 2. jeep wrangler 3. honda cr-v 4. toyota 4-runner 5. other or 6. keep the civic model year around 99-2003. prices ranges from 4500-8000. my civic is valued at kbb for condition at 10500-11k. im planing to sell it at carmax which i have to drive far. dealer is only giving me 8k for trade-in which is crap. any more suggestions? __________________ 2012 CAMARO 2SS/RS A6 L99, TPW 7-18-2011 FIRST PRODUCTION WEEK 2012 MODEL #349 "LIKE" me on my FACEBOOK page http://www.facebook.com/stormtroopercamaro2ssrs MY BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209482 - COTW 6/25/13 Last edited by StOrM TrOOpEr; 07-09-2011 at 12:22 PM.

07-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#2
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	not to sound like a dick but shouldn't this be in the other car section as it has nothing to do with Camaros? __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

07-09-2011, 12:16 PM	#8
StOrM TrOOpEr TK-421 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Summit White #349 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BRONX, NY Posts: 858 View My Garage	first, it's gonna be my DD. i work 15 miles one-way but still mpg is still being considered. second, its also a winter car. a 4wd would be great. like a lot of you guys said that it does snow here in ny but its not a blizzard everytime. and if ever its gonna be a blizzard, it's wiser to stay home and not drive. so a regular 4wd would be ok. i'm leaning more into the cr-v (is there anything similar to this that you could recommend?). i would love to have a wrangler but the mpg is not great as DD. same as with pathfinder and 4runner. and if i cant find anything, il be keeping the civic for now until i find something with a great price and quality. i got till october to do that. thanx guys for your replies. i would appreciate more suggestions. __________________ 2012 CAMARO 2SS/RS A6 L99, TPW 7-18-2011 FIRST PRODUCTION WEEK 2012 MODEL #349 "LIKE" me on my FACEBOOK page http://www.facebook.com/stormtroopercamaro2ssrs MY BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209482 - COTW 6/25/13 Last edited by StOrM TrOOpEr; 07-10-2011 at 05:39 PM.

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07-09-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
Dans2SSCamaro Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	My DD is a 99 Chevy Blazer but that wasn't on your list. Best suv I've ever had.

07-09-2011, 12:10 PM	#6
Dans2SSCamaro Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	I voted

07-09-2011, 12:11 PM	#7
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	My dad has a 4runner and it drive pretty good. gas mileage is not that bad either. and its awesome in snow!! we drove it in like 25-30" of snow no problem.