It's Finally Time

Hogwally · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2013, 08:52:43 PM »

Love my Chevy Avalanche. Four door truck with a small bed, but you can put the back seats and the mid-gate down and it's a full size bed if you need to carry something big. It tows my boat like there's nothing there. The gas mileage is not great on mine, about 15 mpg (an 05), but I think the newer ones do a little better.
Last year the wife needed something new, and decided on an 08 Hummer H3. The standard models are kind of doggy with the 5 cylinder engine they developed for the Chevy Colorado, but we found one of the Alphas that have the small V8 and it is much better. It gets about 16-17 mpg and pulls the boat OK. I am not as crazy about it as the wife is - she loves it - but it's a solid vehicle.

Kaos · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2013, 08:55:45 PM »

chityeah · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:21:54 PM »

wesfau2 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:31:47 PM »

Quote from: AU_Tiger_2000 on July 25, 2013, 05:20:00 PM

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

You definitely want your tranny to be cool. Just sayin'.

RWS · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:41:22 PM »

My father-in-law has a 4 door Ford Raptor. He's one of those people that is super picky, will take it back to the dealership because he can hear a washer on a bolt on the underbody wiggling slightly, etc. He says it is the best vehicle he has ever owned. I drove it to Talladega and back one weekend, and it rides like a Cadillac. It looks almost exactly like the picture GF posted, except his is 4 door. It is an expensive truck, but you will know where that extra money went.

If you look at any Dodge, if it doesn't have a Hemi or Cummins, don't bother. Their other motors are pretty shitty.

Vandy Vol · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2013, 12:59:25 AM »

Guys, Snags is just toying with y'all. I was cleaning his pool today because I'm his cabana boy and saw that he already purchased this:

Saniflush · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2013, 07:02:55 AM »

Stay away from Nissan products. Not because they are not good cars but because there are no secondary part suppliers. This means all replacement parts that you will use on it will have to be Nissan parts.
Which means $$$$$$$.

GH2001 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:30:10 AM »

Quote from: Saniflush on July 26, 2013, 07:02:55 AM

Stay away from Nissan products. Not because they are not good cars but because there are no secondary part suppliers. This means all replacement parts that you will use on it will have to be Nissan parts.
Which means $$$$$$$.

Not saying they're bad either but if I am buying a jap car, they are 3rd on list. Honda and Toyota are tops in the land of the rising sun. I've heard some in the industry refer to them as the Chrysler of Japan.

Snags,

SUVs - Rav 4, 4 runner, pilot, expedition, escape, Tahoe. Depending on how much room you need.

Trucks - f150, silverado, tundra. The rest aren't even close.

Cars - Camry, fusion, Altima, Benz c class, BMW 3 series, Acura, accord.

Cool factor - wrangler, raptor, keen mustang, charger

CCTAU · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:31:57 AM »

Hmmm. Tough call. I LOVE my F250D, but she is an 03 and I guess I got one of the good ones as she runs pretty decent. Ford screwed me early on by flashing the computer and detuning it, but I still love it. Would I get a new(used) one? Not sure. I haven't been impressed with the Ford engines since the 7.3, although my 6.0 has been good.

Now I have heard awesome things about the Ford ecotech. Yeah its a 6 cyl, but it has plenty of torque to pull your boat and it can get great MPG in the 2WD version. It has been out long enough now to get one off of lease and get a good deal. Drive one and see how you like it.

GM has made great strides with their trucks. Not a big GM fan, but their trucks are getting pretty good. The extra gubment money must have been used on better design.

Today you HAVE to look at MPG in anything you get. Unless you don't drive far everyday.

Just look out on the Atlanta Craigslist and you can see folks having a hard time paying for some very nice vehicles that they are willing to part with.

And after you find one you like, go out and search the interwebs for the whining and bitching. You'll see a trend with most vehicles. Keep in mind the number of units on the road vs. the number of people bitching. You only see the bitching, not the people loving it.

And if you really want to make your dick bigger, find you an old Excursion with a a 7.3 diesel and under 100K miles. It'll pull your boat easily...even with the house attached!

GH2001 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:36:45 AM »

Quote from: CCTAU on July 26, 2013, 10:31:57 AM

Hmmm. Tough call. I LOVE my F250D, but she is an 03 and I guess I got one of the good ones as she runs pretty decent. Ford screwed me early on by flashing the computer and detuning it, but I still love it. Would I get a new(used) one? Not sure. I haven't been impressed with the Ford engines since the 7.3, although my 6.0 has been good.

Now I have heard awesome things about the Ford ecotech. Yeah its a 6 cyl, but it has plenty of torque to pull your boat and it can get great MPG in the 2WD version. It has been out long enough now to get one off of lease and get a good deal. Drive one and see how you like it.

GM has made great strides with their trucks. Not a big GM fan, but their trucks are getting pretty good. The extra gubment money must have been used on better design.

Today you HAVE to look at MPG in anything you get. Unless you don't drive far everyday.

Just look out on the Atlanta Craigslist and you can see folks having a hard time paying for some very nice vehicles that they are willing to part with.

And after you find one you like, go out and search the interwebs for the whining and bitching. You'll see a trend with most vehicles. Keep in mind the number of units on the road vs. the number of people bitching. You only see the bitching, not the people loving it.

And if you really want to make your dick bigger, find you an old Excursion with a a 7.3 diesel and under 100K miles. It'll pull your boat easily...even with the house attached!

The new 6.4 L in them is the titz. Doesn't even require the glow plug warmup. Also makes little noise. Some the 6.X L engines between 02-08 were bad after they ditched the 7.3 power stroke. But they appear to be back on track. I had an 01 7.3. Loved it. My big issue now with them is the cost. I just have the 5.4 gas king Ranch now. Worse on gas but at 150k and going strong, I'm pleased. Not one issue.

Gm trucks have gotten better since around 04. That Allison drivetrain setup in their HDs is stout.

CCTAU · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2013, 12:43:01 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on July 26, 2013, 10:36:45 AM

The new 6.4 L in them is the titz. Doesn't even require the glow plug warmup. Also makes little noise. Some the 6.X L engines between 02-08 were bad after they ditched the 7.3 power stroke. But they appear to be back on track. I had an 01 7.3. Loved it. My big issue now with them is the cost. I just have the 5.4 gas king Ranch now. Worse on gas but at 150k and going strong, I'm pleased. Not one issue.

Gm trucks have gotten better since around 04. That Allison drivetrain setup in their HDs is stout.

The 5.4 is a GAS HOG. That is why I got rid of it and went diesel. The new diesels have the piss tank. I'm not a fan of that, but at least a gallon is now around 10 bucks.

I cannot ever afford a new diesel. I got mine with 28K on it an now have 135K. And even then it was about 28K to buy. I won;t take that hit again.

I have an Expedition lease with the 4.6 and I loved that engine. Not too weak and got good MPG. A 2-3 yr old F150 with eh 4.6 would be a good option.

Then again, the GM 5.3 has proven to be bulletproof, but not great MPG?

So I would go to dealers and test drive 2-4 yr old trucks and find one I liked, then search the Craigslist for one.

The 4runners with the 3.4 aren't bad. But they too don't get great MPG.

One other option is a used Kia Sorrento. I have friends with them and they rave about them. The tow capacity is not but 3500lbs and I would not go far with that, but for short trips to the lake and all around driving..Plus the 100k mile warranty.

Godfather · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:00:45 PM »

I see you made your decision.

AWK · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on July 26, 2013, 01:00:45 PM

I see you made your decision.

Fucking ~~balls~~ deep!

Saniflush · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2013, 01:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on July 26, 2013, 01:00:45 PM

I see you made your decision.

Maybe his wife will get him a CB and he can talk to other car beds.

GH2001 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2013, 04:10:34 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on July 26, 2013, 01:00:45 PM

I see you made your decision.

That car should give everyone wood. Even those who care with no nuts.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2013, 04:47:36 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on July 26, 2013, 10:30:10 AM

Not saying they're bad either but if I am buying a jap car, they are 3rd on list. Honda and Toyota are tops in the land of the rising sun. I've heard some in the industry refer to them as the Chrysler of Japan.

Mine personally would be Nissan, Honda, Toyo. I have owned all three and have nothing but solid luck out of them all except one Camry and it wasn't nothing major, just little stuff. Best vehicle I have ever owned was a Nissan 4-door, 4WD Frontier. I ragged the hell out of that truck and it was still running like a champ when I got rid of it with 260,000 on it.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2013, 02:56:01 PM »

Update: Went with the Nissan Pathfinder. Loaded with everything but GPS. Told the guy I didn't need it because I usually had someone in the passenger seat going, "Why didn't you turn there? You can get there quicker if you cut across here. You know this will take you a mile out of the way unless you..."

Anyway, I drove some Silverado's because they're decent looking and honestly, they've got some sweet deals going on them. I was looking at pretty much loaded out for right at $30K. (Not 4X4, don't need it) I just kept coming back to the SUV and loved the way this one looked and drove. As I said, my first choice was the F-150 but Ford has priced all their trucks well out of the Snags budget. This will be our 5th Nissan and we've had great luck with all of them.

Godfather · « **Reply #37 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:24:12 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 06, 2013, 02:56:01 PM

Update: Went with the Nissan Pathfinder. Loaded with everything but GPS. Told the guy I didn't need it because I usually had someone in the passenger seat going, "Why didn't you turn there? You can get there quicker if you cut across here. You know this will take you a mile out of the way unless you..."

Anyway, I drove some Silverado's because they're decent looking and honestly, they've got some sweet deals going on them. I was looking at pretty much loaded out for right at $30K. (Not 4X4, don't need it) I just kept coming back to the SUV and loved the way this one looked and drove. As I said, my first choice was the F-150 but Ford has priced all their trucks well out of the Snags budget. This will be our 5th Nissan and we've had great luck with all of them.

No one cares

Ogre · « **Reply #38 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:33:55 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 06, 2013, 02:56:01 PM

Update: Went with the Nissan Pathfinder. Loaded with everything but GPS. Told the guy I didn't need it because I usually had someone in the passenger seat going, "Why didn't you turn there? You can get there quicker if you cut across here. You know this will take you a mile out of the way unless you..."

Anyway, I drove some Silverado's because they're decent looking and honestly, they've got some sweet deals going on them. I was looking at pretty much loaded out for right at $30K. (Not 4X4, don't need it) I just kept coming back to the SUV and loved the way this one looked and drove. As I said, my first choice was the F-150 but Ford has priced all their trucks well out of the Snags budget. This will be our 5th Nissan and we've had great luck with all of them.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #39 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:42:01 PM »

You all cared when you were pimping your own rides. You cared. Get a Toyota, he says. The Ford F-250 is the titz, I heard. My Armada is the coolest most comfortable ride on the rode, they opined. The 6.4 liter, dual exhaust hemi Cummings 4X4 chasis universal joint semi truck is the way to go. Look at the pictures of my pussy wagon.

Oh you all cared, alright.

Then, let a guy pick something else and grief is all he gets. Grief, I tell ya'.