Morning,
TLDR: Not to start a Ford/Chevy debate, looking for specific differences 2000-2010 domestic full size SUV under $7k. Also known issues with each.
Backstory: I don’t post much, but I’m looking for suggestions tips for those in the know. I’ve had just about every option Jeep and some models twice, 2 CJ7, 3 TJ, 1 JK, 1 JKU, 1 CJ5, and 1 KJ. I’ve also had a 100 Series LC. We currently have a 2011 Lexus GX460 (and the car payment that goes along with it) it is my wife’s car so it is all stock. We’re selling the GX and looking to pay cash for the replacement, hence the $7k budget.
Long versionA buddy of mine has a well taken care of but high mileage 240k Sequioa for sale that I can probably get for about half my budget, but I’m not really sure I want the Sequioa.
All of our trips are with a family of 4 and a chocolate lab. My kids are elementary age and growing like weeds. We don’t need 3rd row, but the GX has it so we’ve used it a few times. Not a deal breaker on 3rd row. I like primitive camping outside of your typical popular areas.
We do need 4wd as we go to a family property where the road is only accessible on winter with 4wd. I am not planning any rock crawling in Moab or anything like that. Mostly forest dirt/gravel roads.
We also are planning a trips from TN to Yellowstone, one to CO/WY for a few weeks, and another to Yosemite over the next couple years. I want something I feel comfortable taking that far that will also get us home.
I do all my own maintenance and repairs. After 2 engine swaps in other vehicles I’m not real interested in those. Pretty much everything else I “think” I can do. I don’t mind going to pick and pull to get a part I need.
So with all that said, I’ve been looking and see 2000-2010 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade and Expeditions in my price range but I don’t really know a lot about them. Should I be concerned with any of these over a certain mileage? Any of them have transmission or engine issues? For example, I know about the spark plug issues in the 5.4 Fords up until 2007.
Thanks
TLDR: Not to start a Ford/Chevy debate, looking for specific differences 2000-2010 domestic full size SUV under $7k. Also known issues with each.
Backstory: I don’t post much, but I’m looking for suggestions tips for those in the know. I’ve had just about every option Jeep and some models twice, 2 CJ7, 3 TJ, 1 JK, 1 JKU, 1 CJ5, and 1 KJ. I’ve also had a 100 Series LC. We currently have a 2011 Lexus GX460 (and the car payment that goes along with it) it is my wife’s car so it is all stock. We’re selling the GX and looking to pay cash for the replacement, hence the $7k budget.
Long versionA buddy of mine has a well taken care of but high mileage 240k Sequioa for sale that I can probably get for about half my budget, but I’m not really sure I want the Sequioa.
All of our trips are with a family of 4 and a chocolate lab. My kids are elementary age and growing like weeds. We don’t need 3rd row, but the GX has it so we’ve used it a few times. Not a deal breaker on 3rd row. I like primitive camping outside of your typical popular areas.
We do need 4wd as we go to a family property where the road is only accessible on winter with 4wd. I am not planning any rock crawling in Moab or anything like that. Mostly forest dirt/gravel roads.
We also are planning a trips from TN to Yellowstone, one to CO/WY for a few weeks, and another to Yosemite over the next couple years. I want something I feel comfortable taking that far that will also get us home.
I do all my own maintenance and repairs. After 2 engine swaps in other vehicles I’m not real interested in those. Pretty much everything else I “think” I can do. I don’t mind going to pick and pull to get a part I need.
So with all that said, I’ve been looking and see 2000-2010 Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade and Expeditions in my price range but I don’t really know a lot about them. Should I be concerned with any of these over a certain mileage? Any of them have transmission or engine issues? For example, I know about the spark plug issues in the 5.4 Fords up until 2007.
Thanks