Yet another car dilemma

SamIam · 03-14-2011, 05:50 PM

OK, some of you may remember that I'm saving up for a car. What I want is a SUV 4wd with under 150,000 miles on it. The two features I really want are AC and cruise control. I'd like one in good enough condition so I won't have to throw money for repair bills into it for at least a few months, anyhow. I'd prefer a Toyota, but that's not cast in stone.

So, all you cellar car experts, how much should I expect to pay for such a vehicle? Realistically.

HungLikeJesus · 03-14-2011, 05:55 PM

Are you sure you want a 4WD SUV with gas approaching $5 per gallon?

SamIam · 03-14-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Are you sure you want a 4WD SUV with gas approaching $5 per gallon?

Yep, I plan on lots of time spent on back country roads in the mountains. In addition, I'm wanting to move to Durango, CO which gets lots of snow in the winter. Durango has a public transit system which I'll use to get around town and save $ on gas.

HungLikeJesus · 03-20-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SamIam

Yep, I plan on lots of time spent on back country roads in the mountains. In addition, I'm wanting to move to Durango, CO which gets lots of snow in the winter. Durango has a public transit system which I'll use to get around town and save $ on gas.

The reason I ask is because when I moved to Colorado I decided I needed a 4-wheel drive truck, for the same reasons you mentioned.

I've hardly driven it for the last eight years because it bugs me to spend $40 (now probably $60) on gas every 300 miles. I drive it less than 2,000 miles a year because of that.

We also have a small Subaru, which gets about 50% better mileage and has no trouble getting around in the winter.

Undertoad · 03-14-2011, 07:06 PM

Flint has a pickup he's looking to part with

SamIam · 03-14-2011, 09:25 PM

I bet he does. Will he send the parts up here to Colorado? Will they be clearly marked with easy directions on how to put them all back together?

skysidhe · 03-20-2011, 11:38 AM

Subaru!

footfootfoot · 03-20-2011, 12:38 PM

Mountain bike!

HungLikeJesus · 03-20-2011, 12:54 PM

Donkey!

footfootfoot · 03-20-2011, 12:56 PM

Shanks Mare!

Undertoad · 03-20-2011, 06:11 PM

HLJ, how much for the truck?

HungLikeJesus · 03-20-2011, 06:31 PM

I think about selling it every year, but then we get a big snow and I need it to get me to work or someplace important. I haven't looked it up on KBB, but here are the details:
1998 Ford Ranger XLT, extended cab, 4x4, 5 speed manual, ~60,000 miles, manual windows and mirrors.

The thing that's nice about the minimal electronic components is that the truck can sit for three or four months and then when I need it, it still starts right away. It's only not started two times, most recently when it was -26°F and I hadn't driven it in several months. It warmed up that afternoon to above zero and the truck started without needing to jump it.

Undertoad · 03-20-2011, 07:36 PM

That's awesome. On the Denver Craigslist they are offered for from $4495 (with almost 200k miles) to $8500 (67k miles). If gas spikes I'd wager those prices would drop...

HungLikeJesus · 03-20-2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks UT. Mine looks just like this: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2265419233.html
but without the bug-shield. It's got a 4-liter v6. Are you in the market?

SamIam · 03-21-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Thanks UT. Mine looks just like this: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2265419233.html
but without the bug-shield. It's got a 4-liter v6. Are you in the market?

I'll take it! Seriously. Where in Colorado are you? I am a dedicated camper/back country explorer. I want to see and go everywhere I can while I still can. The gas will hurt, but it's the price I pay for the activities that give me the greatest pleasure in my life. PM me!

03-14-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Yet another car dilemma OK, some of you may remember that I'm saving up for a car. What I want is a SUV 4wd with under 150,000 miles on it. The two features I really want are AC and cruise control. I'd like one in good enough condition so I won't have to throw money for repair bills into it for at least a few months, anyhow. I'd prefer a Toyota, but that's not cast in stone. So, all you cellar car experts, how much should I expect to pay for such a vehicle? Realistically.

03-14-2011, 05:55 PM	#2
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Are you sure you want a 4WD SUV with gas approaching $5 per gallon? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-20-2011, 12:38 PM	#8
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Mountain bike! __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

03-20-2011, 12:54 PM	#9
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Donkey! __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-20-2011, 12:56 PM	#10
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Shanks Mare! __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

03-14-2011, 07:06 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Flint has a pickup he's looking to part with

03-14-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	I bet he does. Will he send the parts up here to Colorado? Will they be clearly marked with easy directions on how to put them all back together?

03-20-2011, 11:38 AM	#7
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Subaru!

03-20-2011, 06:11 PM	#11
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	HLJ, how much for the truck?

03-20-2011, 06:31 PM	#12
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I think about selling it every year, but then we get a big snow and I need it to get me to work or someplace important. I haven't looked it up on KBB, but here are the details: 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, extended cab, 4x4, 5 speed manual, ~60,000 miles, manual windows and mirrors. The thing that's nice about the minimal electronic components is that the truck can sit for three or four months and then when I need it, it still starts right away. It's only not started two times, most recently when it was -26°F and I hadn't driven it in several months. It warmed up that afternoon to above zero and the truck started without needing to jump it. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That's awesome. On the Denver Craigslist they are offered for from $4495 (with almost 200k miles) to $8500 (67k miles). If gas spikes I'd wager those prices would drop...

03-20-2011, 09:01 PM	#14
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Thanks UT. Mine looks just like this: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2265419233.html but without the bug-shield. It's got a 4-liter v6. Are you in the market? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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