Need small/midsize SUV (<$20K) suggestions for a friend

[Pliablemoose]

Friend of mine just came into a nice inheratence, and needs a new car, she has a couple of big dogs & wants an SUV, less than $20K.. Her SO just died this spring so I'm going to help her negotiate the car/price, etc...

I'm thinking a Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty

Suggestions, comments?

 

[Joony]

Toyota RAV4

 

[vi edit]

Year old Subaru Forester.

 

[N8Magic]

Kia Sorento.

*ducks bottles and other debris thrown my way*

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Kia Sorento.

*ducks bottles and other debris thrown my way*

Actually the Kia Sorrento looks pretty damn sweet. Especially coming from Kia.
I bet you anything if it was from Toyota with the same design it would sell like hot cakes.

I really like the Grand Vitara tho.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Kia Sorento.

*ducks bottles and other debris thrown my way*

Actually the Kia Sorrento looks pretty damn sweet. Especially coming from Kia.
I bet you anything if it was from Toyota with the same design it would sell like hot cakes.

I really like the Grand Vitara tho.

Meh, i'm not that big on the Grand Vitara... however, if they sold the Escudo Pike's Peak Edition... (based on the GV)

The Kia offers a whole lot of standard features for under $20K. Couple that with their outstanding warranty, and you have yourself a recipe for a winner.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: N8Magic

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Kia Sorento.

*ducks bottles and other debris thrown my way*

Actually the Kia Sorrento looks pretty damn sweet. Especially coming from Kia.
I bet you anything if it was from Toyota with the same design it would sell like hot cakes.

I really like the Grand Vitara tho.

Meh, i'm not that big on the Grand Vitara... however, if they sold the Escudo Pike's Peak Edition... (based on the GV)

The Kia offers a whole lot of standard features for under $20K. Couple that with their outstanding warranty, and you have yourself a recipe for a winner.

Well I kindal ike the Grand Vitara cuz it's not that expensive and it offers a V6 that's the same size as a CR-V
that car flies. Well compared to the CR-V that is.

 

[Imported]

Element! There is so much room in those!

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Kia Sorento.

*ducks bottles and other debris thrown my way*

I second the Sorento (hey that rhymes! )

Its a great car at an even greater price.

 

[allies]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Year old Subaru Forester.

I second this, my mother has one and it's a pretty nice ride.

 

[Mill]

Explorer Sport
Escape

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: allies

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Year old Subaru Forester.

I second this, my mother has one and it's a pretty nice ride.

I third this, also did excellent in recent side crash tests.

Or a Mazda Tribute or Honda CR-V.