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Old 02-24-2015, 09:16 PM
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More snow! Oh No! Need get a 4x4, so van and 76 May go

Good day,
Been looking at 2007+ expeditions. $$$ ouch

So will need to let at least my vango, no pun intended!
And maybe the f150 also. Any one around here looking for
A good older van/pick-up
Thought I would put it out there in my tn chapter first
Thanks, Wayne
 
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Old 02-28-2015, 06:07 PM
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My thoughts?

Think smaller 4x4, maybe a Ranger with a V6
DON'T let go of the '76
OFF the van, they always get rotten mileage

It may seem like "BRAND X" thinking, but a jeep C-J of some kind or a Bronco, maybe Explorer would make a good 'Escape Vehicle' in bad weather.

You could also consider a full blown Expedition, but think about your fuel cost versus load you normally carry. You don't have to impress anyone except yourself...

*Brand X as in suggesting a jeep. But you can beat on a jeep and it keeps on "JEEPING"
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 07:56 AM
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I like the room of a van. And the expy would be a bit better on fuel!
We tow a smaller travel trailer, and would like a larger.
The straight 6 in my f150 would tow a house, but no power steering,
Air,and not enough room for family. Looked at explorer with large engine
Not that good on fuel/tow
Need to drop in a Eco boost in the van!
Love the ride and it's so nice, with the chariot package
With only 104k on the clock most I have looked at were 150k +
 
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Ah! I wasn't aware of the family.

In that case a diesel Expy would make a lot of sense, though you would still be limited to TT's instead of Fivers.
 
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Well traded the van
Found a nice 1 owner, new tires, loaded. Original window sticker! 49k
Hoping dw will let me keep the F150!
 
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Found a nice 1 owner, new tires, loaded. Original window sticker! 49k WHAT?
 
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I know, 49,786.00
I about fell out! She is nice for 11k and the van
Really happy, hope I stay that way.
New to me, we need to bring services up to speed.
Not knowing history is well, ugly!

Thanks. Dutch
 
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