Bearsixty7
Veteran Member
We were looking at the same vehicle segment about a year ago, when I started seeing inventory and deals happening. As of February 2023 we decided to hold off until probably this fall or next spring.
Anyway, One of my main concerns was what dealerships will be relatively close for future service where we plan to move in 2026 (we were considering new purchase) and that narrowed it down to Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Jeep.
So that had us look at,
Ford Explorer- They are very nice, super comfortable, many features and options to choose from and were being discounted. (Currently in the lead for me for various reasons)
Toyota Highlander, (Hard to find the exact trim level and options that suits us best), on test drives there were things I liked better about the Explorer.
Jeep Cherokee L (roughest ride, reliability concerns)
Chevy?? Didn't look at or test drive anything before pausing purchase, May look at a Traverse or Equinox or some similar model?
Anyway, One of my main concerns was what dealerships will be relatively close for future service where we plan to move in 2026 (we were considering new purchase) and that narrowed it down to Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Jeep.
So that had us look at,
Ford Explorer- They are very nice, super comfortable, many features and options to choose from and were being discounted. (Currently in the lead for me for various reasons)
Toyota Highlander, (Hard to find the exact trim level and options that suits us best), on test drives there were things I liked better about the Explorer.
Jeep Cherokee L (roughest ride, reliability concerns)
Chevy?? Didn't look at or test drive anything before pausing purchase, May look at a Traverse or Equinox or some similar model?