Looking for a truck/SUV

[Monkeyman]

One of the reasons I sold my Vision was because I needed to free up some credit to buy a replacement for my '04 Blazer. Now, I'm tentatively in the market for something. I'm not in a big hurry so I can wait on a "deal". There are a few things that need to be done to my Blazer so it will make it successfully through the winter but that's nothing a few hundred bucks won't take care of (and should be done in the next couple of weeks).

I honestly don't know exactly what I'm looking for. I like "big" trucks (probably more of a mental issue than a necessity) so my next vehicle would either need to be a full size or an easily liftable (3-4" max) mid size. Eventually, I will need to tow a trailer (RV) so I think most non-V8s will probably be out. It needs to be in VERY good condition with relatively low mileage (I'd prefer under 100k but would consider a little over depending on the vehicles reputation (i.e. some drivetrains are well known to hit 200k miles, etc).) Looks aren't important (hey, I rode a Victory Vision for 2 years) but condition is. No rust, dents, etc. Most of my previous vehicles have been pretty stripped down (other than cruise, tilt and power windows, locks, etc) so this time, I'd like a little bit of "luxury". Leather seating would be nice as well as all the little gizmos and gadgets that make driving a little more luxurious (and are more prone to breaking). I don't care about navigation (most are outdated) or a high end stereo (I can add my own for cheap) UNLESS they are integrated into steering wheel controls. Color is unimportant (my Vision was poop brown). Maintenance costs are important. For example, if a certain vehicle is known for eating up front suspension parts and it's expensive to replace them, it might not be worth it to me. It MUST be 4 wheel drive. With the weather Indiana tends to have, I'm NOT getting stuck with 2 wheel drive.

My budget is sub-$12k but ideally I'd like to stay around $8-10k (but would sure appreciate less). The newer, the better as it cuts my interest rate a little and the bank will only loan so much on older vehicles. (I found a cherry mid '80s Suburban with stupid low miles but the seller wanted $8k. No way the bank would loan me that money on a truck that old.)

I'm not opposed to buying out of state (I regularly look on eBay, CL and Autotrader) but with winter coming on and lack of available vacation, it couldn't be too far away until spring.

I've looked into Suburbans, Tahoe/Yukons, Jeep Grand Cherokees (2nd gen), Jeep Commanders and Ford Expeditions and Excursions. I really don't know what else is out there that 1) isn't rediculously expensive, 2) doesn't have high maintenance costs or 3) simply has high maintenance.

What else is out there that might fit my bill? There are good examples of everything I've mentioned out there at good prices but I want to consider all my options before sticking to just one make/model.