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March 3rd, 2004, 04:11 PM
Escape_Driver

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Originally Posted by El Clammino

Well I was thinking more of then the mechanical longevity of the vehicle itself.
It has nearly 100k, it is a Dodge, it is an SUV (which may or may not have been beaten to crap by previous owners) something will break, and it will be expensive to fix. (transmission, waterpump...)

I personally would not buy any vehicle with 100K on it.

Try to find something else, or at least give a better look at the 98.

EC.

I really don't think there are any really bad cars any more Like the Ford Pinto, Hyundai Pony or AMC Pacer. Most cars to day are good machines.
March 3rd, 2004, 04:30 PM
Ya_know

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Originally Posted by Escape_Driver

What does the truck having a 100k on it have to do with it's safety. Its has Air bags and physics on it's side ??

100k on some poorly designed suspensions fulcrum points is asking for trouble. If you haven’t had those ball joints inspected Grover, do you family a favor and get them checked out!!!

Escape...100k miles will make a car unsafe to drive, if even just from the FORD syndrome (Found On Roadside Dead). Nothing like being stranded by a car you just started making payments on!
March 3rd, 2004, 04:35 PM
Diver01

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Originally Posted by Ya_know

100k on some poorly designed suspensions fulcrum points is asking for trouble. If you haven’t had those ball joints inspected Grover, do you family a favor and get them checked out!!!

Escape...100k miles will make a car unsafe to drive, if even just from the FORD syndrome (Found On Roadside Dead). Nothing like being stranded by a car you just started making payments on!

Ive gotta aggree here. Have a mechanic from an outside source inspect the vehicle before you sign a thing. And even beyond that, you may still have problems.

Once again I am reminded of a friend that bought a used Grand Cherokee w/ 100K on it. Spent almost a year in teh shop with drivetrain issues. Be very careful..
March 3rd, 2004, 05:03 PM
silencio

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Originally Posted by Diver01

Ive gotta aggree here. Have a mechanic from an outside source inspect the vehicle before you sign a thing. And even beyond that, you may still have problems.

Once again I am reminded of a friend that bought a used Grand Cherokee w/ 100K on it. Spent almost a year in teh shop with drivetrain issues. Be very careful..

A warranty is a good option IMO. I upgraded the 7/75K on my dodge. The key though is to buy one from a nationally recognized provider. I bought a warranty back in 99 that turned out to be good ONLY at the dealer where I bought the car.. I was lied too and it was a total screw job. If you can pick up an extended warranty from the manufacturer though, I think it's a great idea. Mine has almost paid for itself in the way of POP A Lock calls (someone likes to lock their keys in the car). A good relationship with a dealer is also a plus. I buy most of my vehicles from one place (Tom Jumper Chevrolet) and also have them serviced there. They covered an $800 towing charge from South Carolina back to Atlanta as well as the repair after they changed the plugs in a car with aluminum heads without letting it cool off and two months later one of the plugs blew out.
March 3rd, 2004, 06:09 PM
Ya_know

100k miles already, there isn't anyone out there foolish enough to offer a warrantee with that kind of mileage...not for less than $4k a year, maybe 12k miles...

Cars with over 70k are hard to get coverage for in many situations...
March 4th, 2004, 01:45 AM
WebHead

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Originally Posted by silencio

...after they changed the plugs in a car with aluminum heads without letting it cool off and two months later one of the plugs blew out.

Ooops. I did that when I used to own a Geo Storm. That really really really sucks when that happens. :D
March 4th, 2004, 09:11 AM
Diver01

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Originally Posted by WebHead

Ooops. I did that when I used to own a Geo Storm. That really really really sucks when that happens. :D

Yeah it does, and I dont think a Helix Coil would work in that situation.. :) Although ive used it on stripped out break lines before...
March 4th, 2004, 12:28 PM
Escape_Driver

Yes I know what everyone is saying but how many cars now a days hit 100k with out any major problems... Alot...
March 4th, 2004, 12:43 PM
Cleetus

My 98 mustang is at 115000 miles, still going strong.
March 4th, 2004, 12:50 PM
Escape_Driver

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Originally Posted by Cleetus

My 98 mustang is at 115000 miles, still going strong.

My point exactly cars a so complex these days but require less from us... No jetting the carb or wondering if the car is going to start because it rained last night.

It is quite amazing
March 4th, 2004, 01:01 PM
Camaro80z

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Originally Posted by Escape_Driver

Yes I know what everyone is saying but how many cars now a days hit 100k with out any major problems... Alot...

You are correct on many vechicles, but not on the durrango. There are many issues with the platform and Ya_know was correct. Hope all goes well for Grover!
March 4th, 2004, 01:57 PM
opiate

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Originally Posted by King Grover

got another kid coming and wife's car is dying. she wants an suv to haul the 3 monsters in. she likes the durrango, but i'm not sure if i do.

i was looking at the one with 96k on it only becuase she doesn't drive all that much. it's still alot of miles and i'd hate to have the thing crap out on me before i get done paying for it.

i'll prolly end up selling my Altima and gettering an 'el cheapo car and a motorcycle.

My wife has a 2000 VW Passat, nice ride....I had a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4...my dream truck. Then, my wife decided to stay home with our first born. So I was forced to sell my truck and buy an $800 Ford F150. Anyway, I've drivin that truck at least 60 miles everyday for the past year....it's the most reliable truck I've ever owned. I had to do some front end work to it like $300 worth but after that, she was hummin. The Ford has like 230,000K....
March 4th, 2004, 02:05 PM
jitBob

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Originally Posted by opiate

My wife has a 2000 VW Passat, nice ride....I had a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4...my dream truck. Then, my wife decided to stay home with our first born. So I was forced to sell my truck and buy an $800 Ford F150. Anyway, I've drivin that truck at least 60 miles everyday for the past year....it's the most reliable truck I've ever owned. I had to do some front end work to it like $300 worth but after that, she was hummin. The Ford has like 230,000K....

Like I said I have 232,000 on my 93 Ford F250. It seems that SUV's are so mass produced that drive train problems are a common item. Maybe because they mostly are built on a minivan frame as opposed to a truck frame?
March 4th, 2004, 05:34 PM
FatalException0E

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Originally Posted by jitBob

Like I said I have 232,000 on my 93 Ford F250. It seems that SUV's are so mass produced that drive train problems are a common item. Maybe because they mostly are built on a minivan frame as opposed to a truck frame?

The Durango isn't....at least it WAS built on the Dakota. I'm not sure about the '04s. Anyway, trucks are getting to be that way, too. With all the 4door, 4' bed things that are called trucks......trucks aren't made for working anymore. Look how high they're putting bed rails on new trucks. Try putting stuff in there without dropping the tailgate!
March 4th, 2004, 07:04 PM
Escape_Driver

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Originally Posted by FatalException0E

The Durango isn't....at least it WAS built on the Dakota. I'm not sure about the '04s. Anyway, trucks are getting to be that way, too. With all the 4door, 4' bed things that are called trucks......trucks aren't made for working anymore. Look how high they're putting bed rails on new trucks. Try putting stuff in there without dropping the tailgate!

Or Carpeted boxs with covers.... Thats called a bloody trunk...

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