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  1. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Well my '97 Eddie Bauer with 115k miles is finally dying. The Transmission went out and I am putting a used one in to get it up and running then looking for a new or slightly used SUV.

    I have been driving Eddie Bauer Explorers since around '92, and have been considering the Lincoln Aviator ....but was wondering if anyone has any other suggestions about SUV's that they like.

    I would like to get one with a 3rd row seat and Sat Nav package if possible.

    DD
     
    #1 DaDakota, Sep 11, 2007
  2. bladeage

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    anyone got a cheap car they can sell me for $500-$1000?
     
    #2 bladeage, Sep 11, 2007
  3. Falcons Talon

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    PONY UP!!! TIME FOR THAT STANG!!!
     
    #3 Falcons Talon, Sep 11, 2007
  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    I am gonna get an old one and restore it......but for my everyday car I need one that I can ferry the soccer team around in......

    Got to protect our undefeated record !!!

    :D

    DD
     
    #4 DaDakota, Sep 11, 2007
  5. Falcons Talon

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    Sweet...make sure to get the tow package so that you can trailer that Mustang during and after the resto.

    Tara picked up a Mercury Mountaneer Premiere Edition...It has the 3v Mustang engine and the tow package. It has 3rd row retractable seating as well.
     
    #5 Falcons Talon, Sep 11, 2007
  6. Fatty FatBastard

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    You keep restoring the crappy ones.

    Time to man up and restore a 65-66.
     
    #6 Fatty FatBastard, Sep 11, 2007
  7. EGYPT

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    I am driving a 2005 Nissan pathfinder and I am very happy with it. I actually got it after I owned a new Explorer for 6 months and the transmition gave up on me.

    there are lots of good SUV's out there. What is your budget?

    I heard good stuff about the Subaru Tribeca.
     
    #7 EGYPT, Sep 11, 2007
  8. Drewdog

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    I love my '04 Pilot.

    People make fun of me because its a "family vehicle", but I like the size and comfort it provides - plus I got a helluva deal on it!

    I also strongly endorse the Toyota 4Runner (drove an '01 for 4 years - never had problem).

    Seriously DaDa, switch to Japanese SUV's and drive the **** out of them - they last!
     
    #8 Drewdog, Sep 11, 2007
  9. Nashvegas

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    I almost bought a 2007 Pathfinder, but ended up with a 2006 Explorer with only 9,000 miles. I like my Explorer but that Pathfinder was very nice. I just couldn't pull the trigger on the extra $8,000.

    I drive around alot for work and haul stuff so I couldn't justify spending the extra money on the nicer ride that was going to get beat up all the time.
     
    #9 Nashvegas, Sep 11, 2007
  10. Fuzzy Zoeller

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    64 1/2 - the original.


    okay "early" '65, if you must...

    ;)
     
    #10 Fuzzy Zoeller, Sep 11, 2007
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    Those Pathfinders can rack up some amazing mileage totals -- my buddy's has about 275,000 miles on it and it runs perfectly.
     
    #11 KingCheetah, Sep 11, 2007
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    It smells like a steak and seats 35...
     
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    67 Fastback !!!!
     
    #13 WildSweet&Cool, Sep 11, 2007
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    DD

    sounds like you need a mazda CX9. 3rd row will hold 7 passengers. Nav is a available along with dvd.

    Great looking veichle.

    I encourage you to do some research it really does get the best reviews.

    ;) now if you want to check out this suv. Lemme know I do sell these things :)
     
    #14 rocketfan83, Sep 11, 2007
  15. EGYPT

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    I actually saw that car in the Auto Show ans it was beautiful.
     
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    How much do they go for? Are any slightly used ones available?

    I am trying to decide between the ZERO percent financing for a new car versus paying less for a slightly used one.

    DD
     
    #16 DaDakota, Sep 11, 2007
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    BMW X5
     
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    #18 Falcons Talon, Sep 11, 2007
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Too short...I like to tower over the minions in their puny cars.

    :D

    DD
     
    #19 DaDakota, Sep 11, 2007
  20. Fuzzy Zoeller

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    That Mazda looks like a cheap knockoff of the Lexus RX...

    What about a TrailBlazer/Equinox, or a Rendezvous? Even a Pacifica - those things are cool on the interior...

    But if you're sold on Ford, I'm sure Mazda wouldn't be a bad choice. I'm pretty sure it uses the same V6 block as the Explorer.
     
    #20 Fuzzy Zoeller, Sep 11, 2007
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