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Its for wife and kids, daily driver. We live outskirts of a large metro, so driving is a must. Previous car was same I asked about before: 2001 Buick Park Ave ultra.

I'm looking for something budget but not beater, puddle jumping cheap. I don't mind doing some mechanical work, but I'd rather not have to crack open major areas of an engine - replacing some pulleys, pumps, and that sort of thing isn't too bad. So I would want something relatively easy to work on.

Sounds like I am looking for the every-persons-dream car, LOL!

Anyways, any suggestions for a make/model to keep an eye out for? TIA

Its for wife and kids, daily driver. We live outskirts of a large metro, so driving is a must. Previous car was same I asked about before: 2001 Buick Park Ave ultra. I'm looking for something budget but not beater, puddle jumping cheap. I don't mind doing some mechanical work, but I'd rather not have to crack open major areas of an engine - replacing some pulleys, pumps, and that sort of thing isn't too bad. So I would want something relatively easy to work on. Sounds like I am looking for the every-persons-dream car, LOL! Anyways, any suggestions for a make/model to keep an eye out for? TIA

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Toyota rav4, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Lexus variations, Camry sedan, 4runner if you are into family camping adventures. Stay away from Dodge, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Mitsubishi, etc. Most Chevy, GMC and Buick cars/small suvs are losers.

A bargain family utility vehicle is a used Chevy Suburban.

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Many of the GM truck platforms have transmission issues.

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Yes, for decades now. I bought a GMC duramax diesel with Allison trans in 2002 partly because the GM tranny's were weak. Loved it, bought another new one in 2007 with a 6 speed allison. Never ever had a tranny issue.