Drivers with an SUV warned to sell it immediately and 'it's pretty simple'

A mechanic has urged drivers to avoid popular car type - because they "depreciate quickly". Scotty Kilmer spoke out on his popular YouTube channel, where he discussed buying an SUV and the dangers of owning a larger, 4x4 style motor.

He said: "Generally, to get a third row, you pull a little lever which opens a space for you to slide into the third row. The problem starts once you throw something like a car seat in the mix, which is something you commonly see in a family-sized vehicle like this.

"With a car seat in the way, to get to the third-row seating, you have to either go in from the other side or crawl over it then walk through the centre pass-through area. I know this isn't the end of the world, but for vehicles that reach up to $80,000 (£63,000) you'd expect much less of a hassle."

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He added: "If you're entertaining the thought of getting any of these full-size SUVs, it's pretty simple. Don't - it's just not worth it. Sure, they might look hip and trendy but they depreciate quickly. Plus, if you're not a regular off-roader and your real need is a roomy cabin and cargo space, you don't want to lie to yourself.

"The truth is it's better to get a minivan." He continued: "Minivans are generally a much better deal than full-sized SUVs. They offer ample cabin and cargo space, they're way cheaper and more reliable.

"Minivans have low floors and deep cargo wells behind the third row. That means, even with a full load of passengers, you can still fit groceries, strollers, suitcases and other gear inside."

A driver replied: "I just bought a Honda Odyssey and I absolutely love it. The seats fold into the floor and leaves a ton of space. There's storage compartments everywhere, even under the seats. Max cargo space. And it's long enough to carry my kayak without it hanging off. Minivans are far superior to an suv."

"When Subaru intro'd the Forester in the 1990's, it was intended as a rational solution to the SUV question, with slightly higher vehicle height, captain's chairs, skid plating and arguably the best car-based 4-wheel drive on the planet. This "SUV-light" concept appealed to their primary Whole-Foods and granola market, but are great cars anyway. Ours is a 1999 S Turbo in signature green, basically a WRX with a tailgate," a second said.