On Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:02:10 +0000 (UTC) Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Chevy or Ford like I said before. I'm not much into SUVs particularly > but since there aren't really any station wagons anymore I guess > they're the only choice. Most people who "need" an SUV would be better > off to get a sedan and rent a Uhaul once every year or two, money-wise > they'd come out way ahead, especially on maintenance. I found a local one in town: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2004-ford-explorer-xls/6699949568.html http://14215.bestusedcarmarket.com/p/35610531/2/20593171 2004 Ford Explorer XLS 210,212 miles I went and looked at it. It drives very nicely, though a bit stiff compared to the BRV. When they got it, the windshield was cracked, so they replaced the windshield. It says "Mechanic's special!!" and that is because: - Upper and lower oil pan leaks - Power steering hose leaks - Front passenger CV boot damaged - Rear passenger axle leaks - Fuel rail pressure sensor needs to be replaced (at least that's what the P193 code they read said) - Needs motor mounts - Needs ball joints and tie rods - Radio works but CD player does not I noticed it had a 1.5" receiver, not the 2" I'm used to, and asked what the towing capacity is. The salesman looked it up on the Internet and called me to say it was 56xx pounds. I looked it up and found http://trailers.com/tow-capacity/2004_Ford_Explorer_4WD_AWD_5363.html . which says it's 7000 pounds. On page 9 of http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2004_All.pdf it says, "Can be equipped to tow trailers up to 7,140 lbs." That said, I looked on albuquerque.craigslist.org. The model names of the various manufacturers is confusing, though the PDF linked above shows the various model names and ratings for each of the Ford SUVs. I need to find something similar for Chevy. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
