And the cylinder deactivation is troublesome on that engine. The 5.3 doesn't really have the Moxie for serious towing. I was shopping Chevies and couldn't find one with the 6.2 liter. In 2015 Ford started putting the Ecoboost 3.5 liter in the Expedition. I don't want something I have to constantly drop a lot of money on or spend a long time wrenching on. So, what do I need to know about these - in particular the Ford and Chevy? Not real concerned with driving/interior opinions that much (i'll certainly test-drive plenty and decide on my own) but more interested in reliability, especially in the drivetrain area. Alternative: Escalade? Seem to be similar in price to the Suburban - mechanically, how do they compare? Said to drive more "trucky" than the other two. Are there particular years better than others? Solid rear axle not a minus per se, but a step down in the ride department vs the other two, I imagine. Minuses: Seems I read about transmission issues a lot. Pluses: A million of them out there with reasonable mileage in my price range, it seems. I thought about Tahoe as well, but they only come with the 5.3 which doesn't seem like much of a towing upgrade, really. Is it worth it vs the V8? MPGs isn't really a big concern here.Ģ010-2015ish Suburban. Alternative: Spend more and get a 2015+ with the 3.5 Ecoboost.
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I hear the audio system sucks, but I'd likely upgrade anyhow. I see some sites rate them mediocre for reliability, but without much detail into "why". Do the drivetrains hold up well to heavy use? IRS rear (same as previous, I'd airbag it). I've never owned a Ford (except my wife's CX-9, which is mostly Ford underneath). IRS suspension for better ride and interior space. In my price range they seem to be fairly well available with 100k-ish miles. Pluses: Triton V8 seems to be a known quality and fairly reliable, and with good power. Huge inside. Air pump (same issue as my 05, but there's a workaround).Ģ010-2015ish Expedition, preferably not the XL, but the regular-length one. I've heard 9mpg is typical when towing.IRS camber (but I will airbag, so shouldn't be an issue). Minuses: Higher mileage, older year, and limited selection in my price range (so probably looking at 2010-2012 models for the most part). IRS for better ride quality (not offroading it other than gravel roads).
I have a Sequoia, and I like Toyota trucks aside from rust, and I know most of what to know about these. The 2nd gen Sequoias don't seem to have rust issues (except the early 08s), and they check all the boxes for the most part: I'll remove it either way, permanently, so it's not a factor in considerations.Ģ010-2013 Sequoia, preferably SR5 because I don't need all the fancy stuff and don't want the 20" wheels. Item of note: Don't care about 3rd row seat style (foldaway or take-out). If I did, I'd find a 2006 Land Cruiser and call it a day, because I love them, but that is not an upgrade to my Sequoia in the towing or utility department. I want something 10ish years old at most, just because. I'd get one, but they're not really in my price range yet. The ones in my price rance are the 1st gen, and I just think they're ugly as sin, so can't get over that even though they have lots of power.
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A full SUV suits my purposes entirely, so don't suggest a pickup ) I don't want a pickup and don't need one. I tow about 5k lbs in general, so any of the big SUVs will do it fine. My price rance is around $15k (give or take) and would prefer to get something with under 150k miles. So.been reading/researching quite a bit and I've narrowed it down to a few things. The thought has crossed my mind to find a non-rusty similar rig, but if I'm going to get something new, might as well get something that's also an upgrade in the towing/modernity department. Mechanically it's been mostly great (and only has 135k miles) but rust is starting to catch up to things and I hate rust with a passion and think it's time to look for something less rusty. So as many of you know, I currently have a 2005 Sequioa that we use mostly for towing the racecar and occasional family trips.
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