V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer 4x4. $5,999 123k 5.4l V8 2000 Navigator (listed here.. may be sold soon) $4800 140k miles 2005 Durango Limited. $8,999 114k 5.7L Hemi.. ugly but efkin loaded! Edited April 12, 2011 by V8 Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 No Durango! Had an 04 hated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Dodge = shitastic gas mileage. I woould rather have the exploder over the navigator. That's personal preference due to the Explorer having cheaper parts, and less electronic BS. Just my .02, tough to say which is the best they are all at mileages where repair bills get big and the owners get rid of them to get something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I dont care about gas milage at all. My Job is less than 10 miles from my house. I waste more on bs at the grocery store than I do on gas so I stopped caring about it. What did you hate about the durango? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I dont care about gas milage at all. My Job is less than 10 miles from my house. I waste more on bs at the grocery store than I do on gas so I stopped caring about it. What did you hate about the durango? The mileage as mentioned was terrible, I mean terrible. 17 on a great day of freeway driving. The gearing was not good for anything. If you tried to baby it, you couldn't keep up with traffic, or you were nearly flooring it all over the place. The interior surfaces were worse than any VW I've ever owned. It struggled to tow the wifes 69 beetle. That thing weighs nothing. Honestly, rear seating was cramped. You've met my kids. There was more space in my Golf and Jetta for them to sit. Brakes. 38,000 miles 3 brake jobs. #5 mis-fire every January. Nobody could find it. Even after plugs, coils, injectors. But I will say it did look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 the fact that the engine and transmission are both junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 the fact that the engine and transmission are both junk. MY 99 JGC had the same powertrain in it and being that was a good bit smaller it was much happier in that. Not the 5700lb tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 The mileage as mentioned was terrible, I mean terrible. 17 on a great day of freeway driving. The gearing was not good for anything. If you tried to baby it, you couldn't keep up with traffic, or you were nearly flooring it all over the place. The interior surfaces were worse than any VW I've ever owned. It struggled to tow the wifes 69 beetle. That thing weighs nothing. Honestly, rear seating was cramped. You've met my kids. There was more space in my Golf and Jetta for them to sit. Brakes. 38,000 miles 3 brake jobs. #5 mis-fire every January. Nobody could find it. Even after plugs, coils, injectors. But I will say it did look cool. This one had crazy space, and didnt handle too bad. Did you have the Hemi? This one is rated to tow over 8000 pounds (supposedly). I dont really like the looks but everything else made me have to consider it. Its replacing the stratus and will only be used when we are towing around more than 3 kids and the car for track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 explorer would be a 4.6 not a 5.4 i loved our 02 mountaineer fuck durangos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 the fact that the engine and transmission are both junk. When reading up on cars one thing I always find is they are all junk. Between the recalls, know issues, and the fact that they are used its an educated crap shoot. My coworker has an 04 with 160k miles. She said I would like it.. but I need a little bit more than that to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 This one had crazy space, and didnt handle too bad. Did you have the Hemi? This one is rated to tow over 8000 pounds (supposedly). I dont really like the looks but everything else made me have to consider it. Its replacing the stratus and will only be used when we are towing around more than 3 kids and the car for track days. No it was the weak suck 4.7, but after reading on a few Dodge forums the Hemi Owners complained a good bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 explorer would be a 4.6 not a 5.4 i loved our 02 mountaineer fuck durangos Yeah, the 5.4 was suppose to be on the navigator line No it was the weak suck 4.7, but after reading on a few Dodge forums the Hemi Owners complained a good bit as well. I need someone to takes those interior perks and put them in a suv under 9k with less than 120k miles, UGH!!!! The eddie baur will probably win. Thats the dealer price so Im sure I can talk them down some. I really dont need the perks but for that price I was like why not. If its too good to be true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 explorer would be a 4.6 not a 5.4 i loved our 02 mountaineer fuck durangos I'm leaning towards the Fords too. When my neighbor is ready to dump his Expedition I'm gonna be all over it. It's a rusty heap but he bashes that thing like no tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah, the 5.4 was suppose to be on the navigator line I need someone to takes those interior perks and put them in a suv under 9k with less than 120k miles, UGH!!!! The eddie baur will probably win. Thats the dealer price so Im sure I can talk them down some. I really dont need the perks but for that price I was like why not. If its too good to be true.... Bauer FTW, then you can weal Flannel and it'll be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Bauer FTW, then you can weal Flannel and it'll be okay. Its doodoo green... I cant catch a break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 ???? Oh my. http://images04.olx.com/ui/1/17/46/4951146_1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah, me no likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 When you exit the door just stand tall. It'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Im in no rush. I thought it was gray. Dont go to dealerships at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 When reading up on cars one thing I always find is they are all junk. Between the recalls, know issues, and the fact that they are used its an educated crap shoot. My coworker has an 04 with 160k miles. She said I would like it.. but I need a little bit more than that to go by. i had a friend with an 05 ram that had 3 transmissions before 100k miles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 explorer is a pretty lite truck to haul a car and trailer and all the extra people and gear very far and still stop. The dodge is well a dodge and that is reason 1,2,3 not to buy it. The navi would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 We have a 2001 durango and it towed my grand prix back from florida with no issues. The only issue we've ever had with it was one of the freeze plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=297720136&dealer_id=75291&car_year=2003&systime=&doors=&model=EXPLOR&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&scarid=297101668&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=25&min_price=&rdm=1302721307979&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=&fuel=&keywords_display=&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2004&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&max_mileage=&color=&address=43026&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&awsp=false&make=FORD&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=9&standard=false thoughts on this? http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=295398833&dealer_id=100019868&car_year=2003&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2004&model=EXPLOR&showZipError=n&pager.offset=25&search_lang=en&start_year=2003&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&scarid=297101668&search_type=both&body_code=0&first_record=26&distance=25&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&address=43026&rdm=1302721307979&marketZipError=false&sort_type=priceDESC&awsp=false&make=FORD&num_records=25&seller_type=b&cardist=11&standard=false&rdpage=thumb http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=297692948&dealer_id=66193011&car_year=2002&systime=&doors=&model=ENVOYXL&search_lang=en&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=25&min_price=0&rdm=1302724358542&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=620272&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2008&make3=CHEV&showZipError=n&make2=FORD&certified=&engine=8+Cylinder&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&feature1=3rd+row+seats&transmission=&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&max_mileage=&model3=TRAILBZEXT&color=&address=43026&sort_type=priceDESC&model2=EXPLOR&max_price=11000&awsp=false&make=GMC&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=18&standard=false Edited April 13, 2011 by V8 Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I dont see a 3rd row.... What's wrong with Suburbans? My dad's them since the mid 80's and he regularly puts 150k on them before trading them off. He tows his boat, cobra, motorcycle, etc, anything no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I dont see a 3rd row.... What's wrong with Suburbans? My dad's them since the mid 80's and he regularly puts 150k on them before trading them off. He tows his boat, cobra, motorcycle, etc, anything no issues. I would have to install it. I just never really liked them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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