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I have written lately of my quest to find an '04-'07 Saturn Vue. Looking for V6, AWD, buttwarmers and sunroof. Found two that fit the bill. One has 60k on it, about $14k, and the other has 54k on it (bonus: brand new tires), about $17k. Both are asking price.
Now here's where it gets interesting.
I also found an '01 Ranger EDGE, Yellow step-side ext cab, 4WD, 4.0 auto. NO rust ANYWHERE on this rig, even under the doors or the tailgate. Rubber floormat, 6-disc CD, tonneau and only 52k on the clock. This thing is clean, boys. I drove it, and I like it. Asking price, just under $11k.
On the horns of a dilemma.
I want a Vue - badly. I want something I can jump in and throw a bag and the lappy in the back, hit the highway and go to the farm when I want. I like the way they drive, the roominess and the fact that it doesn't hurt my back and knees to get in and out of like my cars. 10 years ago, I'd have cussed anyone that said I would be seriously considering an SUV purchase in the future. Now, it seems like a really good idea.
I also like the Ranger - a lot. It's so clean, it's an extended cab - it's a Ranger. Can throw dirty stuff in the back, and not have to worry about it because I can hose it out when I'm done. Only negative: it's a stepside, so the useable bed width is narrower.
Vue: 250HP, about 24-25 mpg hwy
Ranger: 207 HP, about 21-24 mpg hwy
Help...
Now here's where it gets interesting.
I also found an '01 Ranger EDGE, Yellow step-side ext cab, 4WD, 4.0 auto. NO rust ANYWHERE on this rig, even under the doors or the tailgate. Rubber floormat, 6-disc CD, tonneau and only 52k on the clock. This thing is clean, boys. I drove it, and I like it. Asking price, just under $11k.
On the horns of a dilemma.
I want a Vue - badly. I want something I can jump in and throw a bag and the lappy in the back, hit the highway and go to the farm when I want. I like the way they drive, the roominess and the fact that it doesn't hurt my back and knees to get in and out of like my cars. 10 years ago, I'd have cussed anyone that said I would be seriously considering an SUV purchase in the future. Now, it seems like a really good idea.
I also like the Ranger - a lot. It's so clean, it's an extended cab - it's a Ranger. Can throw dirty stuff in the back, and not have to worry about it because I can hose it out when I'm done. Only negative: it's a stepside, so the useable bed width is narrower.
Vue: 250HP, about 24-25 mpg hwy
Ranger: 207 HP, about 21-24 mpg hwy
Help...