Good Day Scotty, I've been driving my 1996 Ford Exployer XLT, since day 1, The first time, I had the Transmission completely overhauled which was 8yrs ago. The trans is now slipping. My Exployer is otherwise a Dream Car, Minimal maintenance over 27yrs. Still has many of the original parts.. Because of my aging legs, I need a SUV, space for getting in and out of the car, easily. I'm looking at Ford Edge, Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, or something Midsize. I would purchase another Exployer 2019-2022, but they all come now with 3rd row, which I don't need that much space anymore. I don't know enough about Hyundai mid or compact SUV's. I've been studying most all your reviews around AWD, which I know you are not a fan of, but most of these all have it. I'm 70 so I need comfort and not a lot of repairs. What's your suggestions...
Tymbre Washington
You might want to search the board as the question of "what is the best SUV" has been asked many times here. (The short answer as usual is going to be Toyota or Honda, avoiding models with known serious problems.)
Check out Scotty's reviews
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/vid-review/vehicles-reviwed-by-scotty/
Get a CR-V Hybrid. It's just the right size, gets phenomenal fuel mileage, and it doesn't have the problems that the conventional version has with its turbo motor. My mother has one and it has had zero issues whatsoever. A new one goes for $37K, but you can get a CPO one off-lease for around $10K less than what a new one goes for.
