Small to Mid Size SUV recommendations

[RJ1330]

My Honda Passport has been solid for me. It might just be over on budget depending on the trim you pick but it has a proven and reliable drivetrain.

 

[BLACKCATHEDRAL]

So for the last two-ish years i have been test driving different vehicles. I settled on the Mazda Cx-30 and Cx-50 at the time the CX-50 was a first year model car and the transmission was a bit clunky still (even though it still uses the same transmission as the cx-5 and cx-30.) I got a 2024 CX-30 AWD for $24k with 7k miles. I love the Mazda cx-30 and the cx-50. If you get a certified pre-owned Mazda (CPO) they have a 7 year or 100kmile factory warranty on powertrain and other stuff from the date the car was manufactured. Mazda's are kinda overlooked yet they are great.

 

[NecroGxth]

I love my xterra

 

[Aswild]

4 runner

 

[totenschadel]

I'd find another late model Tahoe. Less sensors, strong motors, will chew up snow and are going up in value.. 95-99. Not mid sized but gets the job done. Easy to work on and parts are cheap.

This...cheaper parts= lower insurance rates, according to my allstate agent Thats all he drives for this reason.

 

[Ogre]

This...cheaper parts= lower insurance rates, according to my allstate agent Thats all he drives for this reason.

Maybe I should switch to allstate. State Farm is ridiculous.

 

[NecroGxth]

Maybe I should switch to allstate. State Farm is ridiculous.

I honestly switch from geico to progressive earlier this year and saved 100 a month

 

[RenoBravo]

I saw a beat to crap rusted out old 1986 VW Westfalia with body dents, cracked vinyl and worn fabric interior, a non functional propane fridge and stovetop that was a 4x4 conversion (somehow?). Had a Subaru motor in it that the “For Sale” signage said had less than 50k miles on it.
Only $20k, what a deal!

Jokes aside, you can probably find an older 5th or 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner that would meet your specs and price and be a great all around city and off road SUV.