Hello, I’m looking at replacing my 2001 4.7 4wd w/ 322,000+ miles with a 2005 4.7 4wd. It has 90,000 on the odometer and drives / handles good. I’m a bit sketchy in jumping right in, because this 2005 has an automatic transmission. I tow a 4400lbs. boat a few thousand miles each summer, and since I’m not familiar with the transmission in the ’05, I’m not sure of it’s capabilities. Thoughts?

 

Make sure you do a thorough test drive and have a reliable mechanic inspect it before you buy. As in the past, make sure the front end parts especially are inspected.

As long as you do that, and the 2005 has the factory tow package, you should be fine. Leave O/D off when towing, as always. The transmissions in the 2005s aren't that dissimilar from your 2001.

 

322k is a lot of miles. Might as well see hang on to it and hit 400. I'd imagine it's only worth $1500 or so with those kind of miles on it.