CT Member Introductions
New User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 11
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From: Meriden, CT
New guy here...
Hey gang,
I've known Andy for several years and he pointed me to this forum. I am now the semi-proud owner of a 2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6. I say semi-proud because I've only had possession of it for two days before it went back to the dealer with a transmission and wheel bearing issue (only 48k on the clock). Long story: this is my third Ex. My previous '97 5.0 AWD Ex was totaled by some bonehead about three weeks ago. Found this '03 for sale and seemed like a good deal. At least the dealer is standing up and taking care of (most) of it. They originally wanted to put in a used, 80k tranny - which I just don't see the point in a less than 50k truck. I'm going to have Denny and Denny's Transmission (Bristol, CT) do a rebuild for about $2000 which should be a little more stout than stock. Once I actually have the Ex here again, I'll post up some pictures.
Andy, thanks for the advise and for showing me the light!
BTW, anyone know of a common problem to look for with heated seats? The passenger side works great, the driver's side not so much....
Thanks!!!
Dennis
I've known Andy for several years and he pointed me to this forum. I am now the semi-proud owner of a 2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6. I say semi-proud because I've only had possession of it for two days before it went back to the dealer with a transmission and wheel bearing issue (only 48k on the clock). Long story: this is my third Ex. My previous '97 5.0 AWD Ex was totaled by some bonehead about three weeks ago. Found this '03 for sale and seemed like a good deal. At least the dealer is standing up and taking care of (most) of it. They originally wanted to put in a used, 80k tranny - which I just don't see the point in a less than 50k truck. I'm going to have Denny and Denny's Transmission (Bristol, CT) do a rebuild for about $2000 which should be a little more stout than stock. Once I actually have the Ex here again, I'll post up some pictures.
Andy, thanks for the advise and for showing me the light!
BTW, anyone know of a common problem to look for with heated seats? The passenger side works great, the driver's side not so much....
Thanks!!!
Dennis
New User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Meriden, CT
Thanks everyone!
Aaron, I see in your sig that you have (or had) a Yami XJ750. Seca, right? The '82 Seca 750 was my first street bike back in 1987. Good solid ride. After the Seca, I went to an '89 FZR 600, then a '94 Kawi ZX-9R, and now an '05 Kawi ZX-10R. Fun!
Aaron, I see in your sig that you have (or had) a Yami XJ750. Seca, right? The '82 Seca 750 was my first street bike back in 1987. Good solid ride. After the Seca, I went to an '89 FZR 600, then a '94 Kawi ZX-9R, and now an '05 Kawi ZX-10R. Fun!
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,648
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From: CT
You just keep throwing me under the bus Josiah 
Welcome Dennis.
Come on over to the BS thread.
Welcome Dennis.
Come on over to the BS thread.
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