Hello! I just got mine!
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Hello! I just got mine!
Great Forum!
After much lusting for a couple of years, I finally bought my X! Here is what I bought, and a couple of questions/requests for opinions.
What I bought:
Thanks in advance!
Scott
After much lusting for a couple of years, I finally bought my X! Here is what I bought, and a couple of questions/requests for opinions.
What I bought:
2000 Limited
Black w/gold
Black w/gold
Diesel
2 wd
CD changer
199k miles
(One owner since 34k. Owner lived on ranch in AZ/NV and was 110 and 200 miles from the two nearest towns. Also a diesel mechanic. This was his wife's kid and grocery mover)
Mechanically sound
Cosmetically OK. Paint has nicks, scratches, chips, but looks nice from 15 feet away. Interior is not broken down, but the leather shows some wear on out side seat edges of driver/pass. seats
First Opinion:I paid $11,500. Was that reasonable for a 200k mile vehicle?
Second Opinion:I just bought it last week and have been driving it to work the past couple of days. Seems to run very well. One of the main reasons I bought this is to tow my 26ft race car trailer. I plan to use this truck to tow the trailer and car from Tucson, AZ to Louisiana and back next week. Am I stupid for taking a unknown to me truck with 200k miles across on a 2400 mile round trip towing a 7k lb trailer?
Third Opinion:I have a load leveling hitch and a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller. Is there anything else that needs to be done to make my X tow well? Do I NEED air bags/helper springs, or does it do ok as is?
I understand there are a lot of unknowns (you can't see, drive my truck). I am just looking for general opinions.Thanks in advance!
Scott
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I think Price wise you did good, As far as taking it cross country, I think regardless of what vehicle you drive theres always a possibilty that something will go wrong, especially while towing. I did the same thing when I bought my 99 with 123,000 on it, a week later iI was off to Florida towing a 9200lbs trailer. Check all fluids, if you dont know when the last tranny service was, service it. Thats the biggest threat while towing. These tranny's are the week link in my opinion for these vehicles.
I would also consider Airbags to help with weight in the back. I added them to mine because I count put the hellwig progressive springs that I had on my 99
I would also consider Airbags to help with weight in the back. I added them to mine because I count put the hellwig progressive springs that I had on my 99
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Congrats !
suggest a few quick things
1) Does it have a rear sway bar? if not - best $150 expenditure you'll do...
especially towing cuz of the rear steer on uneven surfaces (can get it from jc whitney)
2) chk air pressure in tires - including spare - most of the time I run 45 to 55,
but towing you should consider bumping that up - especially on the highway
(better mpg and drivability without the harsh ride you would get around town)
3) Enjoy it ! - you are doing right driving it as much before the tow as you can...
maybe even hook up the trailer for a practice tow a soon as you can and go a bit on the highway to see how it does...
suggest a few quick things
1) Does it have a rear sway bar? if not - best $150 expenditure you'll do...
especially towing cuz of the rear steer on uneven surfaces (can get it from jc whitney)
2) chk air pressure in tires - including spare - most of the time I run 45 to 55,
but towing you should consider bumping that up - especially on the highway
(better mpg and drivability without the harsh ride you would get around town)
3) Enjoy it ! - you are doing right driving it as much before the tow as you can...
maybe even hook up the trailer for a practice tow a soon as you can and go a bit on the highway to see how it does...
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i eat hybrids - Sorry. no pictures yet. Will post when I get some.
jdadamsjur - Thanks for the tips. I will check on the sway bar. Are the rear swaybars only after market, or were they a seperate option/came on certain packages?
jdadamsjur - Thanks for the tips. I will check on the sway bar. Are the rear swaybars only after market, or were they a seperate option/came on certain packages?
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Originally Posted by JUMBO_UTE
from the SW side of town. Back at you from the NW! Where do you recommend for major service here in town?
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