jaymar88

So I know the market sucks and blah blah blah.. Here's what I was toying around with. Having the new kid and all has shown me the necessity of having a vehicle big enough to carry all our gear comfortably. Additionally, I really miss the convenience of being able to carry visiting family and friends with luggage and all. Finally, I would like the capability to transport larger items from the store, from my parents, etc. My original thoughts were to sell/trade in the bimmer for a nice SUV. Something slightly used >30k. But with gas prices the way they are, I've been looking at keeping the bimmer as my commuter and buying an older SUV for use as a "weekend/recreational vehicle". I was originally looking at Tahoes/Yukons, but after some research, it looks like they're notorious for intake manifold gasket failures/steering column issues/ fuel pumps/ 4wd issues. Then I started looking at Expeditions. I know some of you are going to rag on fords and whatever.. I never had any marjor issues with my old expedition (2000 xlt) and I'm kinda drawn to that body style. So after some poking around I found a few that are pretty cheap. There's a 2001 xlt 2wd for 6000 w/ 75k miles and a few more like it. I called insurance and it would be approx 40 more a month to insure (having 3 cars on now). Should I do it? I don't know if it's worth spending 6 large on a car that would only be driven on weekends. The utility is nice though.. Mostly the convenience would be the best. I don't see them getting too much cheaper. I think current bb is like 8500. INPUT? and yes i know it would cost me about 110 to fill up for 350 miles.

white_n_slow

Get a trailer for the bimmer.

Civic2Scooby

if you want something as big as the exp, I would prob and this is just me, go with a 95-95 suburban diesel over the expo. About the same price, better gas mileage and a better work horse :dunno:

Anthony

Old school Odyssey? h:

jaymar88

Mar and I made a pact not to ever own a minivan. Diesel is not as widely available here in socal. And the burban is HUUUUGE compared to the expedition. And 95 is "Too Used." I think the bimmer subframe will tear out of it's mounts. It can barely sustain the car. LOLz

NOPD

Yeah, why not a van. I'm partial to THE ODYSSEY.

CRAIGHIMSELF

I do an Explorer. Fuck an Expedition. Those are too big for what you need.

TheOtherDave™

Since the bottom has fallen out of the sumo-sized SUV market, I'd be a bit more choosy.
If you're committed to an Expedition, see if you can find an newer model with fewer miles.

Otherwise, I'd start looking at 6-cylinder X5s and so on.

LT

Werd.

white_n_slow

4runner ftw