Location: Southeast - Charlotte/Charleston/Greenville area
Price range: Max $18,500
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: Crossover or SUV
Must haves: Not horribly underpowered, 20+ mpg
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): No preference
Intended use: Daily commute + monthly road trips
Vehicles you've already considered: Jeep Cherokee/Renegade/Compass, Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson
Is this your 1st vehicle: Niet
Do you need a Warranty: Yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Hell no
Additional Notes: My commute is <10 miles in residential areas or highways, and I take 1-2 road trips per month, about 100-200 miles roundtrip each. I need to buy something before Christmas for various reasons. My current car is a 2006 manual SUV. I need something affordable that will last me another 7+ years. Definitely not a gearhead.