What SUV should I buy?

[sverre054]

I'm going to start car shopping this week and am looking for advice. I am mainly considering a SUV, because I am 6'6'' 270lbs, and I want AWD, and like bigger cars. This will also be the first brand-new car I've ever bought. Any opinions on what to get.? I want to be around $50,000 and will likely pay cash. I really like the new Bronco's, but they are expensive and get shitty MPG, but yet rad. I've owned Jeep Grand Cherokees in the past and have had good luck with them, but they seem like kinda dated tech. Also considered the new Hyundai and KIA SUV's, but they are very expensive to insure and seem to have mechanical issues. Toyota has a new land cruiser that is awesome, but above the price range and the new 4 Runner still hasn't announced a sale date. What's everyone else drive? Should I wait until more of the 2025s come out, or try and get those 2024 clearance deals?

 

[traditionally_irreverent]

 

[lsa]

get a awd yugo..

@Slobodan has one

 

[Slobodan]

get a awd yugo..

@Slobodan has one

Најбољи ауто на свету!

 

[Wilmer Digreux]

A new Bronco

 

[ThaiSexPills]

Don’t touch a Kia or Hyundai.

The bronco isn’t a particularly “good” vehicle but they appeal to enthusiasts. Still, I’m smaller than you (6’2, 230) and I found them small. I’d test drive one for a long time before I made a decision on that.

How important is fuel mileage I guess is the biggest one and how important is it that it’s not boring?

 

[Otto!]

get a awd yugo..

@Slobodan has one

Yugo nowhere with that

 

[lsa]

Yugo nowhere with that

tell that to @Slobodan

 

[AFanNotAFighter]

Have you looked at the Ford Explorer ST? One of the engine options is a V6 Ecoboost with 400hp. 18/25 mpg.

 

[pv3Hpv3p]

It'll cost you a little more than 50, but get a 4Runner

 

[sverre054]

Have you looked at the Ford Explorer ST? One of the engine options is a V6 Ecoboost with 400hp. 18/25 mpg.

I actually have a explorer/police interceptor I bought a year ago to mess around with and fix up and flip. I've kept it much longer than anticipated, because I've had so much fun with it. I de-policed it and added new leather interior. I've looked at a few STs and they were a bit lore than I wanted to spend, and kinda want something different

 

[Jack Reacheround]

It’s hilarious to me that the automotive industry tricked a bunch of dudes into buying minivans by calling them SUVs.

 

[sverre054]

A new Bronco

Do you have one? That's what I'm leaning towards. They are finally dropping below msrp here in the PNW, so I can actually find some with the features I want.

 

[sverre054]

Don’t touch a Kia or Hyundai.

The bronco isn’t a particularly “good” vehicle but they appeal to enthusiasts. Still, I’m smaller than you (6’2, 230) and I found them small. I’d test drive one for a long time before I made a decision on that.

How important is fuel mileage I guess is the biggest one and how important is it that it’s not boring?

Better fuel millage would be nice, but it's honestly not a deal breaker, and I know the Broncos only get around 20mpg. The new hyundai are amazing inside, but I have a friend who bought a new one that needed a new transmission at 2000 miles, and it's been at the dealership for 6 weeks, with no eta on actually getting parts.

 

[sverre054]

It’s hilarious to me that the automotive industry tricked a bunch of dudes into buying minivans by calling them SUVs.

Most the crossovers and small SUV are basically minivans, but there is a few true Suvs still available.

 

[Osculater]

A Range Rover because I think the new ones have a microwave and fridge

 

[kahiljabroni]

Interested in this thread....I'm in a similar position but no strict timeline and I'm not ruling our a truck. Have you looked at a slightly used tundra? Gotta be careful not to buy the batch where the engine blows but they are nice looking trucks.

 

[AGGAMEMNON66]

Honda Pilot may be a way to go.. not sure what they cost atm but a couple years ago I priced one out with some options and it was a little over 40k iirc


AWD, 300hp (or really close), and surprisingly roomy.. I’m 6’3 220

 

[liner]

People often rent SUVs or electric vehicles as a way to really test drive them which gives a better idea then just a quick drive with the salesman. Maybe consider that when you narrow it down.

 

[Shaun K]

They dont make them anymore