What is the purpose? Budget?
We have shrunk from a Suburban to a Yukon for a people mover. For cargo I rely on a tandem axle trailer. The Yukon will still carry four adults in comfort, five adults with the three in the middle seat somewhat cozy. If we use the third row, it is really crowded, but we seldom have the need.
In your budget you need to keep operating expenses in mind. I needed a third stoplight replacement for the Yukon last month. $260.00+ at the dealer, but “only” $70.00 on line. Same with tires, the Yukon has 17 inch which are slightly more costly than 16.
All the electronic gadgetry is also more difficult and thus more costly to maintain. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it.
Purpose for mainly going to/from work and my Sons’ school. The roads get really icy in Golden, Colorado.
Budget, something used under $12,000 for $200-month. I’ve seen Outbacks on CraigsList for $6,000, but don’t know about their maintenance issues. A buddy at work has a Frontier and loves the thing.
I was seriously looking at the Trailblazer, but some have told me that they have a lot of mechanical issues.