What car? Up to $20k suv/crossover edition.

sesto elemento wrote: Rx350 is a no brainer imho

I'm trying to sell that idea too!

Looks like she MAY finance a bit so if we said $23-24k that may start to open things up a bit.

The Flex is a boat.

I recommend used Escape Ecoboost.

lightly-used 2009 V6 4Runner Sport Edition. Drives small. Goes anywhere. medium-sized interior. SE has the great XREAS suspension that makes it more car-like handling. Looks great. Deadnuts reliable. Can be gotten with lowish miles for high teens.

EvanR wrote: It's simply not realistic, your friend's goal.

This.^^^^^^. She might be better off going with a Kia Soul or Scion Xb which aren't really SUVs or crossovers but offer similar (sort of) utility at a lower price. It's going to be very difficult getting an SUV even a "cute ute" out the door for under $20K. At least one with basic options that most people want.

ebonyandivory wrote:

sesto elemento wrote: Rx350 is a no brainer imho

I'm trying to sell that idea too! Looks like she MAY finance a bit so if we said $23-24k that may start to open things up a bit.

Ok that's better. Could make a big difference.