Q: Are the repairs more expensive on this vehicle than on other types of SUVs or trucks?

asked by on December 02, 2016

I am looking for a good reliable used 4x4 SUV or Truck. I need to know which is less expensive to repair. The Cadillac Escalade or the Ford F150 Crew Cab. Also are the tires more expensive? I also notice that a lot of the used F150's that are for sale have some serious mileage on them. How much high mileage is just too high to consider for that model? I am disabled and my 91 yr old mother lives with me and we travel quite a ways for doctor appts in winter, so having a good reliable vehicle is important. If neither of these, can you recommend something in a SUV or truck. Anything but a Chevy Blazer. I just had a real lemon that I lost the bank on. Thank you for your time.

My car has 135000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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