It's Finally Time

Snaggletiger · « **on:** July 25, 2013, 04:15:00 PM »

I said I'd drive the Sexpedition until the wheels fall off. Well, the wheels are falling off. Made myself a promise earlier this year that the next significant repair would be the last one the old girl gets paid for by Snags. It's in the shop right now and the estimate just eclipsed $700.00....unless they find more.

I need some input on trucks/SUV's and maybe suggestions on dealerships that you've had good luck with. I am willing to drive to save the $$$. A few things. I know a lot of you suggest buying used and I'm not adverse to that. I bought the Sexpedition with 20K miles and honestly, it's been a good ride. But knowing this day was coming much sooner than later since I'm approaching 190K miles, I've been doing a ton of Sunday window shopping at all the dealerships around here. Been checking out all the new and used and these people around here are out dey damn minds if they think I'm paying what they're axing for used vehicles. They say a new one will depreciate about $5K as soon as you roll off the lot. But they're tacking it right back on and then some when they sell em' used.

Definitely looking for a truck or SUV as I need to tow shit from time to time. If I was one of those rich Dothan lawyers, I'd prefer an F-150, but they've now priced those out of my budget. Have no intention of paying $40K for a base model truck. I'm partial to Fords and like the look and drive of the F-150 but I don't see that happening. Right now, I'm renting a Dodge Ram 1500 while the repairman is bending me over. Not real impressed with it to be honest. (The Dodge, not the repairman) No pick up, bad blind spots and the hood is raised in the middle, which is distracting for some reason.

I have the Nissan Pathfinder in my top 3 as they completely changed the body style and interior this year. We've had 4 Nissans over the years and had good luck with them. Also, my buddy who had driven F-150's for years, just switched to a Silverado this year. With all the incentives and rebates etc. he got one loaded out (2WD) for $30K. Anyway, suggestions?

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:20:50 PM »

I have 3 Ford F-150's here at my work, (2003-2004 and 2006) one of them has over 100,000 and two of them have over 250,000 and they are work trucks, on the road everyday.

I had a Nissan X-terra (2000) that had over 170,000 and sold it for $1000.00 last month.

I don't think you could go wrong either way.

Of course if you want a vehicle with balls (never mind)

Godfather · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:27:11 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on July 25, 2013, 04:15:00 PM

I said I'd drive the Sexpedition until the wheels fall off. Well, the wheels are falling off. Made myself a promise earlier this year that the next significant repair would be the last one the old girl gets paid for by Snags. It's in the shop right now and the estimate just eclipsed $700.00....unless they find more.

I need some input on trucks/SUV's and maybe suggestions on dealerships that you've had good luck with. I am willing to drive to save the $$$. A few things. I know a lot of you suggest buying used and I'm not adverse to that. I bought the Sexpedition with 20K miles and honestly, it's been a good ride. But knowing this day was coming much sooner than later since I'm approaching 190K miles, I've been doing a ton of Sunday window shopping at all the dealerships around here. Been checking out all the new and used and these people around here are out dey damn minds if they think I'm paying what they're axing for used vehicles. They say a new one will depreciate about $5K as soon as you roll off the lot. But they're tacking it right back on and then some when they sell em' used.

Definitely looking for a truck or SUV as I need to tow shit from time to time. If I was one of those rich Dothan lawyers, I'd prefer an F-150, but they've now priced those out of my budget. Have no intention of paying $40K for a base model truck. I'm partial to Fords and like the look and drive of the F-150 but I don't see that happening. Right now, I'm renting a Dodge Ram 1500 while the repairman is bending me over. Not real impressed with it to be honest. (The Dodge, not the repairman) No pick up, bad blind spots and the hood is raised in the middle, which is distracting for some reason.

I have the Nissan Pathfinder in my top 3 as they completely changed the body style and interior this year. We've had 4 Nissans over the years and had good luck with them. Also, my buddy who had driven F-150's for years, just switched to a Silverado this year. With all the incentives and rebates etc. he got one loaded out (2WD) for $30K. Anyway, suggestions?

Used Market is shit right now.

Any respectable Lawyer of your stature should be caught in no less then this.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:29:09 PM »

I have been a big fan of the Gee Em Cees, until they took Obama's handout. Luckily I bought my Yukon before that happened...I'm just a trip to the beach away from 100K on it, and it still rides like it's new. I love the look of the Sierra too; and if they hold up anything like their cousins, it would be around for a long time.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:30:40 PM »

I love my Silverado Z71. It has over 230,000 on it and I will still drive it anywhere.

GH2001 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:35:09 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on July 25, 2013, 04:27:11 PM

Used Market is shit right now.

Any respectable Lawyer of your stature should be caught in no less then this.

Hey that's what I have. Shall I give it to snags ?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:37:23 PM »

Bunch of 1%'ers on here!

Godfather · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:38:50 PM »

I love my Wrangler Unlimited, but towing capacity isn't a lot, so depends on what you are towing.

oldautiger · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:40:06 PM »

Wouldn't trade my Toyota Land Cruiser for anything else out there, 150,000 miles and still strong and dependable as a tank.

GH2001 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:43:27 PM »

Quote from: oldautiger on July 25, 2013, 04:40:06 PM

Wouldn't trade my Toyota Land Cruiser for anything else out there, 150,000 miles and still strong and dependable as a tank.

They still make those? Damn dude what do you have, a 1984 model ?

Dallas thinks mustangs are ultra keen. Cct says anything but an F250 and youre a beta male!

Snags are you flexible with brand, size, new/used?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:53:46 PM »

I'm open to anything, brand wise. Except maybe the Dodge. Love the Yukons and Tahoe's but damn, they apparently love em' so much they price them so nobody will be able to take one from them.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2013, 04:58:32 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on July 25, 2013, 04:43:27 PM

They still make those? Damn dude what do you have, a 1984 model ?

Dallas thinks mustangs are ultra keen. Cct says anything but an F250 and youre a beta male!

Snags are you flexible with brand, size, new/used?

NO, Just mine.

Godfather · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:02:29 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on July 25, 2013, 04:53:46 PM

I'm open to anything, brand wise. Except maybe the Dodge. Love the Yukons and Tahoe's but damn, they apparently love em' so much they price them so nobody will be able to take one from them.

Get off your wallet dude, you had the old car for like 15 years. Get yourself something nice.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:07:52 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on July 25, 2013, 05:02:29 PM

Get off your wallet dude, you had the old car for like 15 years. Get yourself something nice.

I plan on it. I've already got a whole list of vehicles in that $5,000 - $7,500 range. Just a matter of choosing.

AU_Tiger_2000 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:20:00 PM »

When kid #3 made her unexpected presence known we had to upsize the wife's car. We picked up a Nissan Armada from a private seller. We love it, get's OK mileage for a vehicle that size (around 18-20 on the interstate) and tows my boat like a sonofabitch. Three row seating with a rear seat that folds completely flat into the floor for tons of room. All of our friends who ride with us comment on how nice it is on the inside and more comfortable riding than Tahoe or Expedition.

I would watch some of the newer smaller Nissan SUV's (Xterra and Pathfinder). Major design flaw in the tranny cooling. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/06/nissan-suvs-under-nhtsa-investigation-for-transmission-issues.html