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Currently driving a 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT and sister is driving a 2007. Both of us have been experiencing reliability issues and are looking to move onto something else.
For the here and now, these are things I am currently looking for in a vehicle...
* Easy to maintain and clean interior - travel with dogs that shed a lot and haul cargo that tends to be very dirty/dusty
* Cargo space
* Make/Model Reliability
* Reasonable/decent gas mileage
* Aux input or bluetooth
* AWD/4WD - brother recently bought a lake house and got stuck after a brief rain and the more regular ice storms during winters
I have been considering either small/compact trucks or compact SUVs. I've researchd mostly compact SUV as the thought is I can make use of the better fuel economy during the work week and pair it with a trailer of some sort for the occaisional haul (mulch, construction debris, etc..). Though, it seems there are a number of trucks that would probably sport better fuel economy than my nitro.
So far, the vehicles I've looked into most are:
* Honda Element 2008-2011 EX with AWD - Looking for those with less than 70k miles, but these seem to be going quickly
* Jeep Renegade Trailhawk - Like the styling and concept, concerned about first year jitters and that 9-speed automatic tranny
* Mini Countryman All4S- Drawn to the styling on this for some reason, impressed with what I've read of its off roading capabilities, but concerned about reliability based on feedback I've read on Minis
* Subaru Forester and CrossTrek - Find both appealing, though would prefer it if the CrossTrek had the hitch option.
On my radar:
* Mazda CX-5
* Kia Sportage
* Chevrolet Colorado
Preferred Bodystyle(s): Coupe / Sedan / Hatch
Will consider both new and used cars
Maximum mileage: 50000
Maximum age: 5 years
Maximum price: US $ 25000
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