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Thread Number: 78340
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| Post# 1023725 2/6/2019 at 01:15 (1,906 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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I have been eyeing big old suv’s, like Suburbans and Expeditions, that are selling super cheap these days here in SoCal. The Blume is off that rose no doubt. Also I noticed even Saturn Outlooks (same as Acadia) are fairly reasonable. However Range Rovers and Jeep products, and much (but not all) of the Asian suv’s seem somewhat immune to this trend so far. For example, I can get a 2002 Expedition for $2200 with 120k miles, or a 2009 Outlook with 150k miles for $4000...both pre-dickering. Another Expedition, this one with a 4x4 with transmission solenoid issue, can be had for about $600-$800! Still drives, just upshifts to top gear way too soon. I like to keep the mileage lower, which these days mean 100-120k, although I won’t be putting a whole lot of miles on it. I want the option of picking up multiple laundry appliances in one run. My Saturn LW300 can only hold one...unless it’s a Miele. And before you ask about about pickups, zip it, they are like gold around here. If it has a reasonable price it has to be considered damaged goods. I saw a promising one advertised pictured at a job site (see last pic)...notice anything wrong? What’s the word, GM or Ford? Some of you guys seem well versed on the topic. Or maybe even a Chrysler ASPEN...rarest Chrysler since the TC Maserati! This post was last edited 02/06/2019 at 01:33 | ||
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Post# 1023729 , Reply# 1 2/6/2019 at 02:26 (1,906 days old) by askolover  (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 1023740 , Reply# 2 2/6/2019 at 07:55 (1,906 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Best Used Appliance Hullers A mini Van or a used 8 foot bed 6 cylinder 2WD PU truck are by far more useful than a V-8 SUV for moving appliances, the lower lift height and better gas mileage are big pluses. Older large and mid-sized SUVs are far too dangerous to drive for my taste, they are in far more crashes and roll-overs than 2 WD PUs and MVs to say nothing about bad handling and just plain a PITA to drive.
Chrysler MVs are usually the best buys and most serviceable, I actually got 3 full sized pairs of W&Ds in my old 1994 Chrylser T&C MV.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1023753 , Reply# 4 2/6/2019 at 10:43 (1,906 days old) by Xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania ) | ||
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| Post# 1023763 , Reply# 5 2/6/2019 at 11:52 (1,905 days old) by deltablu (Eastern South Dakota) | ||
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If you take a trip out here to the upper Midwest/plains area, you can pretty much name your price on a two wheel drive pickup. There was an older ford ranger 2wd with 60k on it back around Christmas that was listed at $2500. | ||
| Post# 1023766 , Reply# 6 2/6/2019 at 13:08 (1,905 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
if it's chiefly about hauling appliances...
seems to me more sensible to pull a small trailer behind a car. Last month we bought a brand new 4 x 8 trailer from Harbor Freight for $350. Unhitch and get high mpg for the 90% of time when not snagging washer and dryers, but have the ability to haul when you need to. This trailer folds up and can be stored vertically against the wall, so takes up very little space. Why get stuck with a vehicle that gets 12 or 15 mpg, these low gas prices won't last forever, bank on it. Otherwise a mini-van makes the most sense. My $.02
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| Post# 1023794 , Reply# 11 2/6/2019 at 17:11 (1,905 days old) by fan-of-fans (Florida) | ||
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Love the Scion I remember those when they came out. Always thought they looked neat. There's one around here that is white and says "The Brave Little Toaster" on the side windows. My friend has the coupe model, TC has close to 200k on it and very reliable car. | ||
| Post# 1023795 , Reply# 12 2/6/2019 at 17:21 (1,905 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 1023816 , Reply# 15 2/6/2019 at 20:44 (1,905 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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There's a reason...... | ||
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Post# 1023829 , Reply# 17 2/6/2019 at 21:54 (1,905 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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I have owned Chevys since 1984 and still own them, almost all trucks. Up here where there is snow, crap and never had one fail me and thats mostly what you see on our roads, not Toyotas or Fords or any other foreign companies. Neighbor had a Tacoma and got a big credit after his frame rotted after a couple years but as we have alot of salt on the road that rots vehicles. Once they wont pass our state inspection, they are shipped to states without inspections and buyer better beware. I make sure mine is washed underneath well. Got nearly 20 years out of my last Silverado. And 2WD is basically non existent around here any more.
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| Post# 1023902 , Reply# 19 2/7/2019 at 17:10 (1,904 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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How about a Chevy Uplander or other GM variants? Low miles (85k) $3400 asking...
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