gigantapithic
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Just sold my 05 eddie bauer. You might remember it:
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f41/error-codes-error-codes-more-error-codes-21023/
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/fuel-injectors-ruined-engine-21082/
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/25c-expys-not-feeling-great-22006/
First did the brakes
Then fuel injector failed (1) dumped gas into engine. So a new short block, new tranny lines, all new injectors, all new plugs, new cat converters, etc.
Cost me about $3,000 with dealer picking up 1 plug, 1 injectors, 1 cat converter and the short block. I paid for the tranny lines, 7 plugs, 7 injectors.
Then I had to get the second cat convertor done or they wouldn't warranty the engine.
Then it still sounded rough and was feeling cold and sluggish, so I got a new thermostat
Then it died. Fuel pump module replaced
Then it started sputtering and CEL'd. New coil needed, which fried my plug and did a cylinder misfire.
So I sold it and probably got back cost of vehicle, plus $4,000 after putting in $5,000 myself.
Now I've got $10,000 and don't have a vehicle.
I want a full sized SUV that can tow.
Debating between a 2012 expy with 80,000 kms or a Tahoe/Yukon of similar cost. I say cost because the latter seem to be more expensive. What I really love on the expy's is the flush seats. Fold down and disappear. Don't like how the Yukon's and Tahoe's have the take out seats.
Anyway, am I being a knob in going with an expy again. Obviously this forum will have it's bias's. Did I just get a lemon and should be okay to try another one? I really like the look of the expy but man, what an ordeal the past 8 months have been. Borderline embarrassing.
I guess I should get out and drive a few.
Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks for reading the narrative
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f41/error-codes-error-codes-more-error-codes-21023/
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/fuel-injectors-ruined-engine-21082/
http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/25c-expys-not-feeling-great-22006/
First did the brakes
Then fuel injector failed (1) dumped gas into engine. So a new short block, new tranny lines, all new injectors, all new plugs, new cat converters, etc.
Cost me about $3,000 with dealer picking up 1 plug, 1 injectors, 1 cat converter and the short block. I paid for the tranny lines, 7 plugs, 7 injectors.
Then I had to get the second cat convertor done or they wouldn't warranty the engine.
Then it still sounded rough and was feeling cold and sluggish, so I got a new thermostat
Then it died. Fuel pump module replaced
Then it started sputtering and CEL'd. New coil needed, which fried my plug and did a cylinder misfire.
So I sold it and probably got back cost of vehicle, plus $4,000 after putting in $5,000 myself.
Now I've got $10,000 and don't have a vehicle.
I want a full sized SUV that can tow.
Debating between a 2012 expy with 80,000 kms or a Tahoe/Yukon of similar cost. I say cost because the latter seem to be more expensive. What I really love on the expy's is the flush seats. Fold down and disappear. Don't like how the Yukon's and Tahoe's have the take out seats.
Anyway, am I being a knob in going with an expy again. Obviously this forum will have it's bias's. Did I just get a lemon and should be okay to try another one? I really like the look of the expy but man, what an ordeal the past 8 months have been. Borderline embarrassing.
I guess I should get out and drive a few.
Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks for reading the narrative