so I went and looked at both and cant decide

the element for 17k is the ex model with the sub in the front

the trailblazer for 17k is the LT model with the sunroof and the two tone leather seats


which to get is what I dont know

 

Element, of course. You would look a little better in the Trailblazer, but they're defeated by 30mph winds, in which they the self-destruct program becomes enabled.

 

have you considered a toyota fj?

 

The trailblazer will have horrible depreciation. Get the Element.

 

have you considered the price on one of those.

Im looking to stay under 20k

Basically the S aint great as a DD and to put shit in and Im not gonna be carrying any christmass tree on a damn bike either.

The jeep just needs to go and Im looking for a damn SUV that I like.

I decided against the Disco cause of the problems it has and the price on it.

Id love to get something for around 17 or less

 

what i needa find is something that mixes the versitility of the element with the comfort and size of the trailblazer

 

Used 03 4Runner? It's the first of the new model right? I love that car.

 

If you were willing to push that budget a little bit you could have a Nissan Xterra "X" base model; msrp is $20,050 so i'm pretty sure you could get below that, esp. during the holidays... or you could get an '06 and save even more. I have an '05 and the 265hp/280lb/ft tq v6 engine rocks. It will beat the pants off any Element and Trailblazer in the power department, and when you flip the seats down it's cavernous inside.

 

can you fit a piece of plywood inside?

 

How about Ridgeline? I just bought one for my wife last weekend.

I know it is above what 17k which you stated above. Never hurts to look.