SUV recommendations

[SnikPlosskin]

My Ford explorer has 106k miles on it. Runs pretty good. But the OD light is flashing now which means transmission issues. I'm trying to decide if I should get rid of it or ?..

I think I could get a decent, used SUV with 30-50k miles on it for $15K.

Delusional?

Make/model recommendations?

On the other hand, if I had to spend 1K on the trans, I'm up $14k...

[78SA]

What are your uses for the SUV? :waiting:

[Sea Six]

If you like the vehicle, fix the trans. Much cheaper.

:yesnod:

[SnikPlosskin]

What are your uses for the SUV? :waiting:

We go on expeditions hauling family and camera gear. And dogs.

If you like the vehicle, fix the trans. Much cheaper.

:yesnod:

That's sort of what I'm thinking. I paid $14k for it in 2005. V8, class three tow package, full on options (Limited model).

We've about fixed everything. Regular oil changes Mobile1...

Has a little valve chatter but otherwise good. Gozar farted on the drivers seat causing a small rip but the stink is gone.

I'm thinking worst case scenario, we get a junkyard trans if it's shot. Even the motor could be replaced this way and I'm not out of pocket as much as a new vehicle.

I suck at gambling though...

[Sea Six]

Cross your fingers and have the trans backflushed for less than $100.

I've personally never had any luck with this technique.

[The_Dude]

With only 106k, I'd just get it fixed. Even if costs you a couple of grand to get the transmission rebuilt, you'll still be money ahead.

[polarbear]

With only 106k, I'd just get it fixed. Even if costs you a couple of grand to get the transmission rebuilt, you'll still be money ahead.

:iagree:

[Sea Six]

With only 106k, I'd just get it fixed. Even if costs you a couple of grand to get the transmission rebuilt, you'll still be money ahead.

:yesnod:


I'm having a hard time seeing how this is gambling. Are there any known issues that would make you think you're gonna get hosed anytime soon?

[SnikPlosskin]

:yesnod:


I'm having a hard time seeing how this is gambling. Are there any known issues that would make you think you're gonna get hosed anytime soon?

Well...my whole life history points to HOSED. :dance:

Other than that, not really.

[78SA]

Fix that one and get another as backup? :leaving:

[Sea Six]

Well...my whole life history points to HOSED. :dance:

Other than that, not really.

You're from Omicron Persei 9, aren't you?

[SnikPlosskin]

You're from Omicron Persei 9, aren't you?

Dimension 14b. it's a rent controlled dimension.

[Sea Six]

:thumbs: