SUVs and trucks I can sleep in

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 08:24:53 PM

Quote from: Psilos on July 28, 2009, 08:20:20 PM
Astro is out, excepting a pinch. I decided that I can't deal with the super tallness of it, especially with a lift. The guy seemed pretty honest, though, and the van was in pretty great shape. I'd buy that one if I were to buy one at all.

I dunno, am I really a van man? I hope I fit in an Explorer, because those are cheap and more to my taste, I think.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2206714#post2206714

Edit: Also - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236064&highlight=mattress

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 08:54:36 PM

YES!!! Thank you, Adam! I don't know why I didn't think of that forum.

Looks like I will be able to fit in the back of an Explorer. Rock and roll and such things.

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 09:26:30 PM

I emailed about a bunch of Explorers, about presence of 4WD and mileage, mostly. Those seem like the kind of things you would put in the ad, but no one seems to...

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292707716.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292395321.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html

I'm gonna call about this one tomorrow:

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1293622013.html

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 09:47:18 PM

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html

This one is a 5-speed?

And if you get one, there's a ton of great information at that forum. It was a great resource when I had my Ranger.

hotrodalex · July 28, 2009, 09:49:37 PM

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 10:35:44 PM

Quote from: hotrodalex on July 28, 2009, 09:49:37 PM

But they only do, like 50 on the highway, and then get, like 12 mpg.

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 10:36:21 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:47:18 PM
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html

This one is a 5-speed?

And if you get one, there's a ton of great information at that forum. It was a great resource when I had my Ranger.

I think it is, but I dunno if it's 4WD. If it is, I am so all over it.

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 10:56:17 PM

This one has 148 kmiles (too many), which is OK, because I don't really want a V8 (even is it is the rad 5.0 L):
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292395321.html

This one is 4WD and has 106 kmiles (I swear those weren't in the ad before...). Gonna set up a meeting:
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292707716.html

omicron · July 29, 2009, 08:21:23 AM

Quote from: Psilos on July 28, 2009, 10:56:17 PM
This one has 148 kmiles (too many), which is OK, because I don't really want a V8 (even is it is the rad 5.0 L):
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292395321.html

This one is 4WD and has 106 kmiles (I swear those weren't in the ad before...). Gonna set up a meeting:
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1292707716.html

A clandestine meeting with a sneaky-fingers 4WD owner named Lorrie?

Tave · July 29, 2009, 10:34:40 AM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:47:18 PM
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html

This one is a 5-speed?

And if you get one, there's a ton of great information at that forum. It was a great resource when I had my Ranger.

I haven't had any experience with that gen Explorer's manual, but the previous gen sucks balls, hard.

The Pirate · July 29, 2009, 03:33:31 PM

Quote from: Tave on July 29, 2009, 10:34:40 AM
I haven't had any experience with that gen Explorer's manual, but the previous gen sucks balls, hard.

Probably the same transmission that was in my Ranger ('91 4.0 4x4). Typical truck transmission, but I'd still rather have a manual tranny in a smaller truck or SUV.

Rupert · July 29, 2009, 07:13:22 PM

Quote from: omicron on July 29, 2009, 08:21:23 AM
A clandestine meeting with a sneaky-fingers 4WD owner named Lorrie?

It's gonna be great.

Rupert · July 29, 2009, 07:14:28 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 29, 2009, 03:33:31 PM
Probably the same transmission that was in my Ranger ('91 4.0 4x4). Typical truck transmission, but I'd still rather have a manual tranny in a smaller truck or SUV.

It can't be much different than the one in my Ranger, which sucks, but it's better than what is bound to be a laggy automatic.

Eye of the Tiger · July 29, 2009, 07:19:00 PM

I like Ranger manuals.

The Pirate · July 29, 2009, 07:54:57 PM

Quote from: NACar on July 29, 2009, 07:19:00 PM
I like Ranger manuals.

I've no issues either. They aren't Honda smooth, or snick-snick close, but you'll never miss a gear.

Rupert · July 29, 2009, 09:20:22 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 29, 2009, 07:54:57 PM
I've no issues either. They aren't Honda smooth, or snick-snick close, but you'll never miss a gear.

Well, it's not like that '88 Escort I drove where I just could not find third, but it's not a 'Yota truck manual, either.

jadewolf123 · July 29, 2009, 10:05:34 PM

Rupert · July 29, 2009, 11:55:26 PM

Reference has been made, back on, like, page 3.

In other news, this one (http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html) has a five speed and 4WD! It's also pretty cheap, but it has a lot of miles. It'll have to be in pretty great shape with those miles.

jadewolf123 · July 30, 2009, 12:17:00 AM

Quote from: Psilos on July 29, 2009, 11:55:26 PM
Reference has been made, back on, like, page 3.

In other news, this one (http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html) has a five speed and 4WD! It's also pretty cheap, but it has a lot of miles. It'll have to be in pretty great shape with those miles.

Cookie Monster · July 30, 2009, 12:09:03 PM

Quote from: Psilos on July 29, 2009, 11:55:26 PM
Reference has been made, back on, like, page 3.

In other news, this one (http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1275372717.html) has a five speed and 4WD! It's also pretty cheap, but it has a lot of miles. It'll have to be in pretty great shape with those miles.

Get it. 135k isn't that much.

NomisR · July 30, 2009, 02:59:12 PM

Woooo, perfect car for you!

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1263915075.html

160000 Miles, Good condition, Run Great, 4 wheel drive

Selected Equipment
Standard:
7 Passenger, Power Steering,
Air Conditioning (Working Great), AM/FM Stereo ,

Optional:
Rear Air, Cruise Control, Privacy Glass,
Power Windows, Cassette,
Power Door, Locks ABS (4-Wheel),

You can fulfill your dream of living in a van down by the river.. too bad this has windows though.

Tave · July 30, 2009, 04:23:51 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 29, 2009, 03:33:31 PM
Probably the same transmission that was in my Ranger ('91 4.0 4x4). Typical truck transmission, but I'd still rather have a manual tranny in a smaller truck or SUV.

The 'seating position/pedal placement/clutch action' mix in that gen is just horrid. My Yota's was infinitely better.

In fact I taught someone how to drive stick on both those cars, and she wholeheartedly agreed, so it wasn't just me liking what I was used to.

Edit: I just remembered that I've driven that gen Ranger as well, and it was also a painful experience. Also the '92 F150, whose brake pedal was absurdly high in relation to the throttle (not precisely sure on the model year, I think '92 is right).

Rupert · July 30, 2009, 11:40:56 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on July 30, 2009, 12:09:03 PM
Get it. 135k isn't that much.

I saw it today. Seems like a decent truck, but it needs brakes, tires, some suspension clunks fixed, and the tach fixed. Fewer miles than my truck. I liked it better than the other one (green one) with only 100 kmiles...

Cookie Monster · July 31, 2009, 12:49:56 AM

Quote from: Psilos on July 30, 2009, 11:40:56 PM
I saw it today. Seems like a decent truck, but it needs brakes, tires, some suspension clunks fixed, and the tach fixed. Fewer miles than my truck. I liked it better than the other one (green one) with only 100 kmiles...

Other than brakes and tires it seems pretty drivable.

Plus it's manual!

Rupert · July 31, 2009, 01:05:06 AM

I worry that the brakes and tires are an indicator of how well it was taken care of. I'm pretty much really into the manual. I think it could do with some adjustment and a fluid bleed. Oh, and the ABS light was on (I couldn't really test the ABS). I would be down with it if the mechanic who will look at it (again, too many 'puters and wires for me to say anything intelligent) says it's cool.

The other one I saw today, the green 100 kmile one, also had a brake thing (pulsing), a suspension thing (squeeking), and mediocre tires. It also had some more cosmetic wear, like the console, steering wheel, and grill paint. And it had a broken AC (not just the fluid stuff). Then, I forgot to test the AC in the manual Explorer...

Of course, I'll be lifting it a couple of inches and putting A/T tires on it, so those are just care indicators and bargaining tools. And I do fit in the back, especially if the front seats are tilted forward.

Rupert · July 31, 2009, 01:08:24 AM

Aaaaand, of course, I'm out of town next week.

The Pirate · July 31, 2009, 04:46:40 PM

You should probably just buy the one with the stick. You own an MG, so you shouldn't be afraid a little work on a Ford.

Cookie Monster · July 31, 2009, 06:26:06 PM

Plus once you overnight some parts from Japan it will decimate all.

But srsly, the manual one looks really nice. It's the one I'd go for.

Also, how much could you sell the Ranger for? Would you be making a profit off of this?

Rupert · July 31, 2009, 07:18:17 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 31, 2009, 04:46:40 PM
You should probably just buy the one with the stick. You own an MG, so you shouldn't be afraid a little work on a Ford.

I think I'll end up with it. But, like I said, I can't do anything WRT a mechanic next week, 'cause I'll be workin' in the woods. So, if it's still around the week after...

It's big time major OMG it died stuff I'm karmacally worried about.

Rupert · July 31, 2009, 07:21:20 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on July 31, 2009, 06:26:06 PM
Plus once you overnight some parts from Japan it will decimate all.

But srsly, the manual one looks really nice. It's the one I'd go for.

Also, how much could you sell the Ranger for? Would you be making a profit off of this?

A profit? Hehe, no way. The Ranger, without any options, including AC, ain't worth more than $3k. I paid $2800 for it, and that was 15 kmiles ago. But, with the issues with the Explorer there, I could probably get it for $3500 or less. The brakes are pretty bad, the front tires are dangerously bald, and the ABS light is on.