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Offline Wineslob

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Opinions actually wanted
« on: August 31, 2011, 12:34:58 PM »
The wife and I are looking to replace our well aged 1995 Ford Exploder. I'm looking for user opinions from those that owned or own SUVs from the early 2000's (2000-2003) as that's what we can afford to look at ($6500 or less)

What we like so far:

Chevy Trailblazer

Toyota Pathfinder

or the like.

 Lots of milage without issues?

Thanks in advance.   :cheersmate:

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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 12:44:36 PM »
wife has a 05 gmc envoy. we bought it 3 yrs ago. it now has 120,000 miles. other than oil change, tires and brakes we've done nothing. it has autoride (airbag suspension) which occasionally has a control valve stick so it will squat when parked over night and you have to wait for it to pump up before driving off. im probably going to do some routine maintenace (fuel filter, plugs/wires, etc) before winter.
id recommend it.
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 01:43:48 PM »
Thanks, that's what I'm looking for.      :cheersmate:
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 03:08:54 PM »
I got a 2004 Buick Rendevouz in 2005 and I love it.  Never had a problem and it has 160k miles.  I drive hard. 
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 04:10:09 PM »
We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, with well over 100,000 miles. (don't know exactly how many). Outside of usual care and maintenance including tires, brakes and batteries....we've replaced the starter and fuel injector in the last 6-8 months.

It's been a great car, I'm quite fond of it! I had it as a lease car, it only had 8 miles on it when I got it, then M bought it when my lease was up.
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 10:24:26 AM »
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I drive hard. 


I'll bet you do.


 :rofl:


Thanks guys. Giving me some good ideas.   
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 12:53:18 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on September 01, 2011, 10:24:26 AM


I'll bet you do.


 :rofl:


Thanks guys. Giving me some good ideas.   

I even know how to drive a stick
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 01:03:04 PM »
Quote from: Gina on September 01, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
I even know how to drive a stick

Uh......this is goin' right to the Short Bus.
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 01:43:20 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on September 01, 2011, 01:03:04 PM
Uh......this is goin' right to the Short Bus.

I try  :lmao:
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 06:36:32 PM »
Quote from: Gina on September 01, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
I even know how to drive a stick

 :o  :hyper:  :p
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2011, 07:38:41 PM »
Quote from: Gina on September 01, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
I even know how to drive a stick

I can well imagine.  :-)
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2011, 06:47:28 AM »
 :blowkiss:
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« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2011, 08:29:06 AM »
Quote from: Gina on September 02, 2011, 06:47:28 AM
:blowkiss:

Oh, stop it! Please stop it some more!  :naughty:
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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2011, 10:06:55 AM »
DAMMIT! Derailed!






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« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2011, 10:23:59 AM »
Quote from: Wineslob on September 02, 2011, 10:06:55 AM
DAMMIT! Derailed!






 :rofl:

We did go into overdrive didn't we?
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2011, 11:05:30 AM »
Quote from: Gina on September 02, 2011, 10:23:59 AM
We did go into overdrive didn't we?

"We"??? You got a mouse in your pocket?  :naughty:  :rotf:
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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2011, 11:45:09 AM »
Quote from: Gina on September 02, 2011, 10:23:59 AM
We did go into overdrive didn't we?

I guess it depends on where you put the stick............. :naughty:
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2011, 11:53:59 AM »
Quote from: Wineslob on September 02, 2011, 11:45:09 AM
I guess it depends on where you put the stick............. :naughty:

That'll put Gina into overdrive, with the two-speed rear end in high!  :naughty:
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« Reply #18 on: September 02, 2011, 11:59:56 AM »
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!


 :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic:
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« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2011, 12:05:22 PM »
Quote from: Gina on September 02, 2011, 11:59:56 AM
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!


 :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic:

Easy for you to say, after the fact!  :cheersmate:
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2011, 04:46:47 PM »
Quote from: Gina on September 02, 2011, 11:59:56 AM
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!
DOWN THROTTLE!!!!!!


 :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic: :panic:


Gonna have to double clutch that baby and put it in the low gear!
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« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2011, 01:25:02 PM »
Pulled the trigger on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.   :yahoo:
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« Reply #22 on: September 16, 2011, 11:53:51 AM »
Here's a picture of "baby".  My wife adores this car.


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Re: Opinions actually wanted
« Reply #23 on: September 16, 2011, 12:06:13 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on September 16, 2011, 11:53:51 AM
Here's a picture of "baby".  My wife adores this car.


I like it!!!!

M and I were just discussing cars for me. He suggested this one or a Kia. Let me know how it's doing. I don't want to lease a car anymore and I don't want a brand new as I don't drive enough anymore to justify the cost.
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« Reply #24 on: September 16, 2011, 12:30:31 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 16, 2011, 12:06:13 PM
I like it!!!!

M and I were just discussing cars for me. He suggested this one or a Kia. Let me know how it's doing. I don't want to lease a car anymore and I don't want a brand new as I don't drive enough anymore to justify the cost.


We haven't had it very long, but I will say this, the car is VERY solid. Really good build quality. It has 125K miles on it and purrs like a kitten. No squeeks, rattles or odd noises.
The 3.5 L V6 has great power.
Plus this thing is LOADED, Power everything, heated seats, Monsoon stereo, etc. I'm still trying to figure out what buttons do what.  :panic:
I'm 6'3" and there's plenty of leg room.

It's a damn nice car.

My wife is "happy". So am I.  :naughty:
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