Gen 2 what to look for
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Gen 2 what to look for
Hey guys, I searched but couldn't get anything to come up...
A little history - I've owned a '99 CC 2x4 V6, an 01 CC 4x4 V8, and a 06 QC 4x2 V8. I had to sell my '06 for financial reasons, so I am looking to get an older 4x4 under 8 grand.
What I was looking for is what I should be looking for in terms of things to watch out for. I know about the front end recall, but what other problems are common in the trucks? I've been looking at a low miles '99 V8 CC 4x4, but I don't have experience in the 318. Are they really dependable?Decent fuel economy? Any known problems? Or, is it worth to may more or get a higher mile 4.7? The '01 4.7 I had blew up on me at 41k so I'm a bit leery on those. Second question, any real benefit for the '01+ trucks? The only thing I see is (functionally) is a better center console and a AC on/off button.
Thanks for any help you could provide.
A little history - I've owned a '99 CC 2x4 V6, an 01 CC 4x4 V8, and a 06 QC 4x2 V8. I had to sell my '06 for financial reasons, so I am looking to get an older 4x4 under 8 grand.
What I was looking for is what I should be looking for in terms of things to watch out for. I know about the front end recall, but what other problems are common in the trucks? I've been looking at a low miles '99 V8 CC 4x4, but I don't have experience in the 318. Are they really dependable?Decent fuel economy? Any known problems? Or, is it worth to may more or get a higher mile 4.7? The '01 4.7 I had blew up on me at 41k so I'm a bit leery on those. Second question, any real benefit for the '01+ trucks? The only thing I see is (functionally) is a better center console and a AC on/off button.
Thanks for any help you could provide.
RE: Gen 2 what to look for
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Hey guys, I searched but couldn't get anything to come up...
A little history - I've owned a '99 CC 2x4 V6, an 01 CC 4x4 V8, and a 06 QC 4x2 V8. I had to sell my '06 for financial reasons, so I am looking to get an older 4x4 under 8 grand.
What I was looking for is what I should be looking for in terms of things to watch out for. I know about the front end recall, but what other problems are common in the trucks? I've been looking at a low miles '99 V8 CC 4x4, but I don't have experience in the 318. Are they really dependable?Decent fuel economy? Any known problems? Or, is it worth to may more or get a higher mile 4.7? The '01 4.7 I had blew up on me at 41k so I'm a bit leery on those. Second question, any real benefit for the '01+ trucks? The only thing I see is (functionally) is a better center console and a AC on/off button.
Thanks for any help you could provide.
Hey guys, I searched but couldn't get anything to come up...
A little history - I've owned a '99 CC 2x4 V6, an 01 CC 4x4 V8, and a 06 QC 4x2 V8. I had to sell my '06 for financial reasons, so I am looking to get an older 4x4 under 8 grand.
What I was looking for is what I should be looking for in terms of things to watch out for. I know about the front end recall, but what other problems are common in the trucks? I've been looking at a low miles '99 V8 CC 4x4, but I don't have experience in the 318. Are they really dependable?Decent fuel economy? Any known problems? Or, is it worth to may more or get a higher mile 4.7? The '01 4.7 I had blew up on me at 41k so I'm a bit leery on those. Second question, any real benefit for the '01+ trucks? The only thing I see is (functionally) is a better center console and a AC on/off button.
Thanks for any help you could provide.
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RE: Gen 2 what to look for
I prefer pre-2000 for 4x4's myself. Mostly for the 318/360 motors and there seems to be more lift choices for pre-02 (think it was 02 they went to rack&pinion steering).
I got my 99 fully loaded for under 8000 with 60k miles on it.
I got my 99 fully loaded for under 8000 with 60k miles on it.
