V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Looks and handles pretty well.. are these things really worth $18k? At this point I'm either getting a junker to tide me over for a year, a 2004 Aviator ($18k 50k miles), or a 2006 Exploder ($18k 50k miles). Aviators are like finding needles in hay stacks... Explorers are so easy to find and the shitty resale may work in my favor... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 has all the maintenance been done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I wouldnt call a $18k vehicle a junker. Come see my rides for junker reference. But no these are not worth that amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 has all the maintenance been done? You know dealerships always say yes. I will say the engine is clean enough to eat off of. Who ever had that car took care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 You know dealerships always say yes. I will say the engine is clean enough to eat off of. Who ever had that car took care of it. at kia, if you inspected used cars, you have to prove it...if they claim it, just ask for the inspection sheet and the techs notes. oh and our details guys, could make one look like that, it if came in looking like ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I wouldnt call a $18k vehicle a junker. Come see my rides for junker reference. But no these are not worth that amount. I'm either getting a junker to tide me over for a year, a 2004 Aviator ($18k 50k miles), or a 2006 Exploder ($18k 50k miles). 3 different options. Junker, $18k aviator, or $18k explorer. If I get a junker It'll be less than $6k I figured the price was inflated to leave room for negotiating... I'll do what I always do and use a big down payment to talk the price down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 14.5 would be max on the exploder.... cough http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70710 cough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 What do you need the vehicle to do? Haul kids, or basic transportation ie 2 dr banger to and from work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 What do you need the vehicle to do? Haul kids, or basic transportation ie 2 dr banger to and from work? This is the tow/winter/family car/occasional daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 14.5 would be max on the exploder.... cough http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70710 cough lol. I was figuring I could talk them down to about 15.5. They gotta make a profit ya know. I wish they had an aviator at a dealership that my dealership had a working relationship with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Why pay markup? Buy from private person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Why pay markup? Buy from private person. The dealerships service department has taken great care of me for the last 9 years. I get the mark up back in discounts and free services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The dealerships service department has taken great care of me for the last 9 years. I get the mark up back in discounts and free services. Gotcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 If anyone can think of an suv in the $15k range that has 3rd row seating, 4wd, over $6000lbs tow capacity, and good safety ratings please let me know. My bonus check is being held for ransom by my job so its looks like I have a month to make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1433779982.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1433179006.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1432793145.html And my personal choice http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1431134539.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Here aviators http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1431115962.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1424030394.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1390932727.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1433779982.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1433179006.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1432793145.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1431134539.html I saw that ram before, thanks for reminding me! I was going to show it to the wifey and forgot. Here aviators http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1431115962.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/1424030394.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1390932727.html Both have too many miles. The one at Walcut Auto is a few minutes from my house. I want to keep it below 60k miles ii possible. Only one in Columbus is out east by you at a Lincoln dealership. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that something pops up before the end of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 If anyone can think of an suv in the $15k range that has 3rd row seating, 4wd, over $6000lbs tow capacity, and good safety ratings please let me know. My bonus check is being held for ransom by my job so its looks like I have a month to make a decision. expedition mine seats 9 tows a shit ton mines older though u can find newer ones for under 15k easily., excursion big bad mofo make sure to get diesel though as the v10 sucks gas more then phil sucks cock. tahoe/yukon( hate to say it cause well fuck gm but yea there nice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 expedition mine seats 9 tows a shit ton mines older though u can find newer ones for under 15k easily., excursion big bad mofo make sure to get diesel though as the v10 sucks gas more then phil sucks cock. tahoe/yukon( hate to say it cause well fuck gm but yea there nice) Thanks I'll look into them... Seating 9 would actually put me in a car that fits all my neices and nephews. Yeah, I heard Phil only gets 9 cocks to the gallon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Dodge Durango, Jeep Commander both fit the bill and both are cheaper. Durango's are real cheap too, I almost bought one but ended up with a Grand Cherokee instead and couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh yeah, and $18k for a Ford SUV with 50,000 miles in outrageous. Don't do it. At that price and miles you should be looking at Navigators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Oh yeah, and $18k for a Ford SUV with 50,000 miles in outrageous. Don't do it. At that price and miles you should be looking at Navigators. ditto. or a newer used yukon/suburban. My dad has had luck the past 15 years with Suburbans. Granted he buys them new but regularly puts between 130-150k miles on them in five years, tows quite a bit (his cobra, harley, and boat) at different times, and I think the biggest problem he had with the 04 he just traded in was his drivers seat heater stopped working last year, at around 120k miles. No engine/tranny issues, 4wd is awesome, he does snow trips for winter skiing, hauls my sisters shit to college and back, etc. And it seats 7 because he gets the captain chairs in the back, but you could opt for the bench and fit eight. Oh and it tows 10,000lbs. I've been contemplating a durango recently for our next large vehicle, but i'm not looking to spend $15k either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Brian, if you get the Durango it better come with this movie: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_slACBZLTo60/Sm71qgDbhlI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/EkuOVDsIeWw/s800/Craigs%20List%20Photos%2007.26.09%20012.jpg I say no deal if Forest isn't in the DVD player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 He told me Forrest was an extra $25k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the help everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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