# Used SUV Recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [November 30, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153 "2010-11-30T19:28:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/1 "2010-11-30T19:28:02Z")
I have driven a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser for the past 11 years and recently sold it. I am in the market for a low mileage used SUV. My budget is $30,000. What make and models should I consider? ---
**Author:** ![twotone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@twotone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twotone)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/2 "2010-11-30T20:16:09Z")
I’d go for something 1 - 2 years old, original owner, all service records, full pre-purchase inspection. My short list: Honda CRV Toyota RAV4 Subaru Outback/Forester Hyundai Santa Fe/Tuscon Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Try them all and buy what fits you best. Twotone PS: just kidding about the last one. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/3 "2010-11-30T20:23:30Z")
What size? If you needed a Land Cruiser, then a Sequoia would work. If you can use something smaller, see TT’s recommendations above. ---
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/4 "2010-11-30T20:34:30Z")
I’m looking for the next size larger SUV. Recommendations ranked in order of your preference! Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/5 "2010-11-30T20:36:17Z")
I am looking for the next size larger SUV such as the Sequoia, although I’d like something other than Toyota. Your recommendations ranked in order of your preference would be appreciated! Thanks ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/6 "2010-11-30T21:05:15Z")
Do you plan on towing. off road etc ? A truck based would be better. Otherwise, a Pilot or Highlander and comparable car based sizes from from GM and Ford should more than fit the bill. For $30K you could get a quite recent one. There isn’t much out there in truck based that can perform on road as well as car based Suvs other than the big ones like Expeditions and Sequoia and the like. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/7 "2010-11-30T21:16:36Z")
I bought a used '01 Sequoia and it is great. Owned it 2 years, 89K miles when I got it and 117K now. No issues at all. Not sure why you don’t want Toyota, but I think the Sequoia is a very well made SUV. If not Toyota, I guess I’d go with a Ford, they have all sizes of SUV’s. ---
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/8 "2010-11-30T21:28:27Z")
Many thanks! ---
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/9 "2010-11-30T21:41:42Z")
Minimal towing and off roading. Thanks for recommendations! ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/10 "2010-11-30T23:23:25Z")
In that case… the Pilot can do light off road and rated for 4500 lbs tow cap, and is more robust than the Highlander and my first recommendation. It is very roomy with 3rd row seats available. The next two recommendations are the 03 to 09 4Runner or the Nissan Pathfinder of any recent year. ---
**Author:** ![bruce.larabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@bruce.larabee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruce.larabee)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/11 "2010-11-30T23:25:26Z")
Got it!!! Thanks!!! ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/12 "2010-12-01T01:34:16Z")
dagosa’s recommendations are all smaller than the Sequoia. If you want a full-size SUV, look at a 2008/2009 Chevy Tahoe. You can get a 2WD 2008 LT with 3rd row, universal remote, and sunroof for less than $27,000 from a dealer. Even a 2009 2WD LT1 is still under $30,000 at the dealer. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-suv-recommendation/58153/13 "2010-12-01T03:10:34Z")
I was hung up on the “I’m looking for the next size larger SUV.” from the compact SUVs listed comment by OP which would include the Pilot…with your good suggestion of the Tahoe, it’s all covered. My thinking is that the Pilot, though 700lbs lighter than his Land Cruiser, has as good if not better accommodations and with little towing involved, is a worthwhile tryout at well over 20 mpgs highway.