Some great deals out there on used SUVs.... - Plumbing Zone

service guy · 03-05-2009, 12:56 AM

Mostly bad news on the economic front, but recessions do come with their upsides. We need to buy a new family vehicle (our old car is too small and is 10 years old with billion miles on it) and so I started browsing used cars online...HOLY CRAP USED SUVs ARE SELLING CHEAP!!!

I found a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with 39000 miles for only 12,900!!! To give you an idea of what a bargain that is..this vehicle originally sold for over $30,000! Now less than 40,000 miles later, it is selling for under $13,000. Some people put that many miles on a car in only one or two years, and yet it is selling for less than half its original price.

I thought it was too good to be true, so I did a carfax history report and its 100% clean. Mint condition, some old lady must have owned it and hardly drove it.

I am going to take a look at it tomorrow, but if the deal is real I will probably be driving it off the lot.

p.s.: searching regular cars didn't turn up so many bargains, but SUVs in particular must not be selling, people still turned off after the gas craze/recession maybe? I don't know but its awesome!
I also found an Acura MDX going for $16000! This is a fully loaded luxury SUV that brand new costs around $40,000!

If your in the market for an SUV...look at used, its amazing.

...Or buy stocks, I never thought I'd see the DOWJONES this low in my lifetime.

I wish I had the cash to invest, but we have other pressing things to spend our budget on.

WestCoastPlumber · 03-05-2009, 12:59 AM

Good luck on the vehicle shopping! Sounds like a good deal to me!

Tankless · 03-05-2009, 01:16 AM

A little tip,

Go through the auto trans gear by gear. You're listening for a whine from the trans at lower - mid rpms. Also when driving to a stop light depress the brakes and let go of the wheel. See if it pulls to either side. Brake calipers are expensive, so is trannie work! Good Luck

WestCoastPlumber · 03-05-2009, 11:47 AM

Why buy

Plumber · 03-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Prices are getting real and if anything good that comes out of this time, it will be a reality check for car makers.

They're cheap for a reason. Jeep sucks for a full-time use....tranny, brakes, on and on. Can't beat them for getting to the cabin, though.

I like my VWs. The VW SUVs are nice. High maintenance in that you have to maintain them or they won't run correctly, but you can't beat the quality/price.

(imo---discussing cars, religion and Obama should be reserved to talking to yourself on a deserted country road)

service guy · 03-05-2009, 11:57 AM

I did some more research and it seems the 2005 JGC model has a faulty transmission design. I am staying away from Chrysler products after what I read!

ToUtahNow · 03-05-2009, 12:20 PM

The only vehicle I have ever given back under the Lemon Law was a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I have owned a bunch of Jeeps over the years and the others were fine. I am currently considering a Toyota FJ Cruiser as I am now down to a single 4X4 and it is a crew cab Ford.

Mark

Tankless · 03-05-2009, 10:25 PM

I wasn't going to rain on your parade, but I would never buy a Chrysler, ever. Every short cut has been taken and it's just a crappy design...IMHO. Glad you Dodged (no pun intended

that bullet!

service guy · 03-26-2009, 11:58 PM

Oh, BTW, I ended up buying a Honda Pilot....beautiful car. 4x4, seats 8 and rides like a dream. The wife loves it too and that is what matters as I hardly get to drive it. I am always in the work truck.

03-05-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
service guy waterheaterzone.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Universe Posts: 2,043 My Photos	Some great deals out there on used SUVs.... Mostly bad news on the economic front, but recessions do come with their upsides. We need to buy a new family vehicle (our old car is too small and is 10 years old with billion miles on it) and so I started browsing used cars online...HOLY CRAP USED SUVs ARE SELLING CHEAP!!! I found a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 with 39000 miles for only 12,900!!! To give you an idea of what a bargain that is..this vehicle originally sold for over $30,000! Now less than 40,000 miles later, it is selling for under $13,000. Some people put that many miles on a car in only one or two years, and yet it is selling for less than half its original price. I thought it was too good to be true, so I did a carfax history report and its 100% clean. Mint condition, some old lady must have owned it and hardly drove it. I am going to take a look at it tomorrow, but if the deal is real I will probably be driving it off the lot. p.s.: searching regular cars didn't turn up so many bargains, but SUVs in particular must not be selling, people still turned off after the gas craze/recession maybe? I don't know but its awesome! I also found an Acura MDX going for $16000! This is a fully loaded luxury SUV that brand new costs around $40,000! If your in the market for an SUV...look at used, its amazing. ...Or buy stocks, I never thought I'd see the DOWJONES this low in my lifetime. I wish I had the cash to invest, but we have other pressing things to spend our budget on.

03-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#2
WestCoastPlumber Plumber Manhattan Beach Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles (South Bay) Posts: 828 My Photos	Good luck on the vehicle shopping! Sounds like a good deal to me! __________________ Robert Plumber Manhattan Beach, Plumber Hermosa Beach,Plumber Marina Del Rey, Plumber Redondo Beach, Tankless water heaters Los Angeles Tankless repair Los Angeles

03-05-2009, 11:47 AM	#4
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03-26-2009, 11:58 PM	#9
service guy waterheaterzone.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Universe Posts: 2,043 My Photos	Oh, BTW, I ended up buying a Honda Pilot....beautiful car. 4x4, seats 8 and rides like a dream. The wife loves it too and that is what matters as I hardly get to drive it. I am always in the work truck. __________________ Water Heater Reviews and Water Heater Information

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03-05-2009, 01:16 AM	#3
Tankless Always Something Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Barbara / Ventura Posts: 1,347 My Photos	A little tip, Go through the auto trans gear by gear. You're listening for a whine from the trans at lower - mid rpms. Also when driving to a stop light depress the brakes and let go of the wheel. See if it pulls to either side. Brake calipers are expensive, so is trannie work! Good Luck

03-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
Plumber Plumba Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 890 My Photos	Prices are getting real and if anything good that comes out of this time, it will be a reality check for car makers. They're cheap for a reason. Jeep sucks for a full-time use....tranny, brakes, on and on. Can't beat them for getting to the cabin, though. I like my VWs. The VW SUVs are nice. High maintenance in that you have to maintain them or they won't run correctly, but you can't beat the quality/price. (imo---discussing cars, religion and Obama should be reserved to talking to yourself on a deserted country road)

03-05-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
ToUtahNow Cruise Director Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California/Nevada/Utah Posts: 2,414 My Photos	The only vehicle I have ever given back under the Lemon Law was a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I have owned a bunch of Jeeps over the years and the others were fine. I am currently considering a Toyota FJ Cruiser as I am now down to a single 4X4 and it is a crew cab Ford. Mark

03-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#8
Tankless Always Something Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Barbara / Ventura Posts: 1,347 My Photos	I wasn't going to rain on your parade, but I would never buy a Chrysler, ever. Every short cut has been taken and it's just a crappy design...IMHO. Glad you Dodged (no pun intended that bullet!

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