Looking for a used SUV as a first vehicle?

[Sammy]

I am looking around for my first vehicle (I'm a teen) and really like SUV's.

However, I'd still like to know of any good ones I could keep my eye out for, just in case. I will be buying used, and would like it to be under $5,000.

ive looked at crv`s, santa fe`s, etc
that type of style is what I want

Price is a big factor for me since I will be paying for the entire thing myself.
So how much more expensive would insurance be for an SUV as oppose to a car? Although I would much rather have an SUV because I plan to keep it for the next few (many) years, I am being told that a car would be a better bet?
opinions/thoughts?

[MreInformation]

CRV's would be your best bet, but they would probably cost a little over 5k.

All the good SUV's cost a little more than your price range.
My recommendation is to save up a few more thousands and try to get a Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner or maybe even a Mazda Tribute. They are all stylish and in the 6k range. An SUV for under 5k would be crap, i will tell you now... Either it will be VERY VERY old, VERY VERY high mileage or something wrong with it or a combination of two or more of the above.

Whatever you do, don't go for the Jeep Grand Cherokee's.

Good luck

[akoogle63]

you might be able to find an escape under 5000. As far as I know they are ok cars and probably shouldn't be to costly to fix. Try to get something with low mileage. good luck