Used Car Buying Advice - HELP ME PLEASE!!

Hello!

I am looking to purchase a reliable used SUV. I
need it for driving in town - not much highway
driving. I am a basketball coach and I'm always
running around from gym to gym hauling
equipment. I'm only 23 years old and I don't have a
lot of money, so I am pretty cheap. My budget is
$1500 to $2000 CAD ($1200 to 1500 US). I am
willing to pay an additional $1500 to $2000 ($1200
to 1500 US) on repairs. I am hoping for a car with
under 130000km (80000 miles), year 2000 or later.
Is this reasonable??? Can I expect to get
something half decent at these prices?

Two Ads That Interest Me

"2009 Dodge Journey SXT: $6500 CAD ($5000 US)
132,000 kilometres (82000 miles)
In great shape, all recalls completed
Professionally detailed"

I haven't test driven the Journey yet, but I will go
see it tomorrow.

"2002 V6 Ford Explorer XLT: $3600 CAD ($2800
US)
182000km (115000 miles).
Set of Winter tires on rims included with price. Very
clean vehicle, one owner."

I went to test drive the Explorer and I actually liked
it. I could feel it's age while driving, but it still had a
lot of power and handled well. The steering was a
little tight, but breaks felt strong and the car had
pick up. Power lock problems, speaker blown on
one side, not a big deal. Windshield is cracked so I
will have to replace that. It was a lot louder than I
expected it to sound (more like a truck than a
modern SUV). It sounded like my 2003 pathfinder
that I had from 210000km (130000 miles) to
240000km (150000 miles) and it never gave me
any big problems. Car owner's husband is a
mechanic and did the work on the vehicle. He
installing a stabilizer bar for the rear before selling
it.

Do these cars seem decent to you? Any help is
appreciated, just trying to get the best deal on my
new car.