What's the best SUVs to buy?

I'm getting my first car and I'm looking to buy an older SUV. People are telling me ford and jeeps are no go's. I'm not looking for anything newer because I only have a budget of $5,000 (I don't like newer version SUVs anyway) But I'm just looking for something that can take a lot of miles and has good or decent fuel economy between the years of 2000-2010

Added (1). I was thinking about an Isuzu Rodeo or a Ford Escape (but everyone keeps telling me ford escapes are bad)

Get a RAV4. Get a mechanic to look at it.

Avoid the Rodeo. The Escape is a good option.

Also look for a good Toyota Rav4 or Honda CR-V

Ford