What to Look for When Buying a Used SUV

Searching for a used SUV can take you all over the place. With so much to look at, what should you consider when you’re looking for the SUV that’s best for you? That’s why Andy Mohr Automotive is here with this guide to show you what you can look for when buying a used SUV.

Keep on reading to see for yourself how you can find a vehicle that’s a great choice for the Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington areas.

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SUV Cargo Volume  

One of the best parts of driving an SUV is that these vehicles feature large cargo areas that can be expanded using foldable rear seats. A great place to start when looking for a used SUV is the cargo volume of the vehicle.

Make sure to read up on the volume of the cargo area both with the rear seats up and with the rear seats down. It’s also important to fold down the back seats yourself to see how you can use the cargo volume in person.

Third-Row Seating in a Used SUV

Do you have a large family that you need to bring along with you for a trip? A great way that an SUV can help you is by providing you with third-row seating. By searching for a large SUV with enough seating for seven to eight people, you’ll enjoy more than enough room for the whole family.

Something to consider when you’re looking for an eight-passenger SUV is whether you want to go with captain’s chair seating. This option gives you one row with two seats that offer arm rests. You’ll have enough seating for seven people along with added comfort for the passengers in the captain’s chairs.

Towing Capacity

If you tend to do a lot of camping, you probably find yourself needing to tow a trailer along with you. That’s why you want to have an SUV with a large towing capacity. For this, you’re going to have to look towards vehicles with large engines.

Many larger SUVs use builds that are based on trucks, and they use powerful V6 and V8 engines. These are the SUVs that will be much more well equipped to tow the larger trailers you might be looking at. With that said, smaller SUVs can tow cargo as well, but you can expect to tow a couple jet skis or a boat rather than a full trailer.

All-Wheel-Drive Capabilities

For many people, SUVs are a great option, because they often feature all-wheel drive (AWD). While many SUVs have AWD, there are also many SUVs that are designed with front-wheel drive (FWD). It’s important to consider whether the SUV you’re looking at features the driveline that you want.

Drivers with AWD will find that they have more traction in the snow while drivers with FWD will enjoy better fuel economy. It’s up to you to decided which driveline suits your lifestyle best.

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SUVs are some of the most versatile vehicles on the market and we’d love to help you gear up for adventure by finding the used SUV that’s right for you. If you’re a driver in the Indianapolis, Plainfield, and Bloomington areas, you can search through our inventory here at Andy Mohr Automotive today. Contact our team today!

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