2007 Safest Suv
2007 Safest Suv
What is a decent, affordable suv for college students?
i’m looking for suggestions for an suv that is affordable, safe, etc… that will last me through college. i’m currently looking at the 2007 honda crv but i’m not sure if its a “good” suv. any suggestions would be appreciated, thank you.
Not to refute some of the other posters but I can understand why you’d like a car, even if you don’t “need” it. Especially if you’re going to a college that’s in the boonies (and there are good colleges in the middle of nowhere).
For new SUVs: Honda CRVs and Elements and Toyota RAV4s are going to be the only reliable ones in the lower price range. Toyota FJ Cruisers are really cool if you can afford one(they start at $20,000 but are often found for $26,000).
A good used car can be a lot cheaper though and it needn’t even be very old (1-2 years). Almost any Honda or Toyota SUV will last for the time frame you need it to without any real issues (just keep up with basic maintenence); those things just don’t die. It might also let you get a “nicer” SUV at the price a new CRV would cost. If you’re going to be in an area where it snows more than 3 inches in the winter, see if you can get a part-time 4-wheel drive vehicle; it really does help (this a ~$2000 option on CRVs and RAV4s).
A Honda or a Toyota are more expensive on the sticker price when compared to Ford or any GMC company vehicle. But they don’t really break down either and retain good value for resale. And if you pay attention, you can get a Toyota that will save your life in an accident.
Luxury SUV Passengers Are Now Among The Least Likely To Die In A Crash
The finding is based on research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which compared statistics of driver death rates over the years.