So I am pretty determined to get a bigger vehicle by this summer. Right now I have 2 little 4 door sedans that are over 200,000km's and 10 yrs old. They are cheap but I have a family of 4 now and they are such a pain in the azz if we want to do anything.
I had my heart set on a truck, but would also consider a mini van. (toyota or honda). I am very much in favor of the truck first though because I just think it is more versatile, although higher fuel costs.
I want to be able to bring stuff to the dump, pick up landscaping and construction supplies for projects around the house (not for work), move my tool box when I need to, and go camping. Right now we can't even go camping unless someone takes 70% of our stuff lol it's lame.
Anyways, just looking for advice on what I should look at. I've always been a toyota fan but I love the way the newer Ram's look. Should I try and buy new? or just go for something in the $10 to $15k range? It seems like you can get a better interest rate on new vehicles.
I will need financing, so is there any reason I should stay away from these smaller car lots with their "everyone approved" financing? What other options are there?
Any help/advice/insights would be just super great.
thanks