Just how reliable is your domestic truck (Suburban/Excursion/Tahoe/Expedition, etc.)?
#31
2000 Toyota LandBruiser, 180K miles, extensive towing for the last 5 years or so.
To date:
- AC Condensor sprung a leak and was replaced
- One coil pack failed and was replaced
- Oil, pads, and no other problems.
Every time I start thinking about a new truck, I wind up concluding that the old Bruiser will be more reliable at 180K than many of the new domestics. Let us know what you buy, Mark. I agree that 0% and the discounts are making the domestics attractive. Its good to be in teh market for somethign that has become, um, unfashionable.
To date:
- AC Condensor sprung a leak and was replaced
- One coil pack failed and was replaced
- Oil, pads, and no other problems.
Every time I start thinking about a new truck, I wind up concluding that the old Bruiser will be more reliable at 180K than many of the new domestics. Let us know what you buy, Mark. I agree that 0% and the discounts are making the domestics attractive. Its good to be in teh market for somethign that has become, um, unfashionable.
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I had a '99 Silverado 1/2 ton with 115k miles on it when I sold it. Seems the 1/2 trucks at 100k miles need all new bearings in the rear end (dealer said it's typical). That costs around $2k. Then went the u-joint, a/c, alternator, numerous elec gremlins, then the transmission started to make some noise. I dumped it last year and found a lessee who needed out from under his lease on a 2500HD - 6.0 v8 and allison transmission standard cab with 8' bed. He paid for the lease transfer fee and gave me a check to cut down the monthly lease payment.
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Mark per our previous conversation I've decided not to try and make my 4Runner work and am leaning towards a used Expedition (I want a folding 3rd row for the family thing). People are dumping SUVs so fast you can get an 07 with less than 30K miles for under $20K and 03-04 models with around 60K for $10-11K. If you're still towing your 993 on the Trailex the 9000 lb. capacity is more than enough.
You might also consider a modern V8 4Runner. 7000 lb. capacity and a friend recently got 13mpg towing an 87 911 on a steel trailer through the mountains on I-40 in NC. I would consider one but the third row is a PITA.
You might also consider a modern V8 4Runner. 7000 lb. capacity and a friend recently got 13mpg towing an 87 911 on a steel trailer through the mountains on I-40 in NC. I would consider one but the third row is a PITA.
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Hey, Gary,
I'm not sure but have a feeling it's not part of the special. Here is a link to the sale: http://www.gm.com/shop/results.jsp?p...cmp=72hoursale
I'm not sure but have a feeling it's not part of the special. Here is a link to the sale: http://www.gm.com/shop/results.jsp?p...cmp=72hoursale
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Mark per our previous conversation I've decided not to try and make my 4Runner work and am leaning towards a used Expedition (I want a folding 3rd row for the family thing). People are dumping SUVs so fast you can get an 07 with less than 30K miles for under $20K and 03-04 models with around 60K for $10-11K. If you're still towing your 993 on the Trailex the 9000 lb. capacity is more than enough.
You might also consider a modern V8 4Runner. 7000 lb. capacity and a friend recently got 13mpg towing an 87 911 on a steel trailer through the mountains on I-40 in NC. I would consider one but the third row is a PITA.
You might also consider a modern V8 4Runner. 7000 lb. capacity and a friend recently got 13mpg towing an 87 911 on a steel trailer through the mountains on I-40 in NC. I would consider one but the third row is a PITA.
#40
Burning Brakes
Mark,
04 F150 FX4 5.4 Triton. Daily drover and tow 5000 lbs total weight open trailer w/ SC. Also tow 24 ft enclosed 8000 lbs total weight occasionally with load-distributing hitch. 73,000 miles. No engine or tranmission problems and incredible brakes. I drive it like the 911 and have yet to replace front pads. Id like a little more torque, so Im shopping for intake/exhaust/chip, but I have zero complaints.
04 F150 FX4 5.4 Triton. Daily drover and tow 5000 lbs total weight open trailer w/ SC. Also tow 24 ft enclosed 8000 lbs total weight occasionally with load-distributing hitch. 73,000 miles. No engine or tranmission problems and incredible brakes. I drive it like the 911 and have yet to replace front pads. Id like a little more torque, so Im shopping for intake/exhaust/chip, but I have zero complaints.
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Mark,
04 F150 FX4 5.4 Triton. Daily drover and tow 5000 lbs total weight open trailer w/ SC. Also tow 24 ft enclosed 8000 lbs total weight occasionally with load-distributing hitch. 73,000 miles. No engine or tranmission problems and incredible brakes. I drive it like the 911 and have yet to replace front pads. Id like a little more torque, so Im shopping for intake/exhaust/chip, but I have zero complaints.
04 F150 FX4 5.4 Triton. Daily drover and tow 5000 lbs total weight open trailer w/ SC. Also tow 24 ft enclosed 8000 lbs total weight occasionally with load-distributing hitch. 73,000 miles. No engine or tranmission problems and incredible brakes. I drive it like the 911 and have yet to replace front pads. Id like a little more torque, so Im shopping for intake/exhaust/chip, but I have zero complaints.
Unfortunately, since I have to haul clients around, a pick up won't work for me.
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Hey, Gary,
I'm not sure but have a feeling it's not part of the special. Here is a link to the sale: http://www.gm.com/shop/results.jsp?p...cmp=72hoursale
I'm not sure but have a feeling it's not part of the special. Here is a link to the sale: http://www.gm.com/shop/results.jsp?p...cmp=72hoursale
#43
Burning Brakes
Mark,
73,000. 5000 mile oil changes with Mobil 1, and other normal service. No issues. Same engine and trans are available in the Expedition. I have been eyeing the Expedition EL.
Don
73,000. 5000 mile oil changes with Mobil 1, and other normal service. No issues. Same engine and trans are available in the Expedition. I have been eyeing the Expedition EL.
Don
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