Hi, I'm looking for a replacement vehicle for a 1995 Explorer Eddie Bauer that's accumulating a number of "old age" issues. My wife uses it to transport large(heavy) amounts of pet food/supplies as well as pets in her pet welfare charity. Firstly, it needs to be reliable. Secondly, the rear of the interior needs heat and A/C for the animals. Thirdly(for me), it needs easy access for routine maintenance. After watching about a million of Scotty's videos, as well as my experience in owning Toyotas, I'm leaning toward a used later model Highlander. I would appreciate your recommendations on the best years for the Highlander and some other vehicles should I not be able to find one. Thank you so much.
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Highlander/
This shows the owner reported problems and the problem prone years.
2016 2017+ should be fine.
Sure Highlander or 4Runner they are pricey but they do last hundreds and hundreds of thousands of miles.
Thank you...now to find a 2wd one.