Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Looking at getting a midsize to larger used suv. Third row and 4x4 is required. I have a short list of Suvs that have made the final cut. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
2007-2008 expedition
2008 jeep commander limited with 5.7 hemi
2007 durango with 5.7 hemi
2006 toyota sequoia 4x4
What kind of mileage on motor and trans should i expect before needing to replace or rebuild? Going from a diesel to a gasoline motor is new territory.
The 4.7 in the Toyota is a very good engine, just make sure the timing belt (and water pump) was replaced on schedule. I've seen many of them approaching the 300k mark.
I would go with the Sequoia, because as stated above the 4.7 engine is excellent, and is used in several products, including the previous generation Land Cruiser and Lexus LX.
__________________
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
I borrowed a Commander with a Hemi once. What a dreadful vehicle. Handled like crap. Poor visibility and close to zero cargo space with the 3rd row up.
telling you now, the expedition in question, and the durango in question are not capable at offroad anything. First gen either of those, you'd want.
I'd agree on the Durango, but what makes you think the Expedition isn't capable? I took our 2005 Expedition hunting up some nasty and muddy backroads frequently and it never left me stranded. It's as capable as the 4x4 F150.
I would go with the Sequoia, because as stated above the 4.7 engine is excellent, and is used in several products, including the previous generation Land Cruiser and Lexus LX.
Eh..... I'd talk with some Toyota techs... they have a few quirks. I'm friends with the service manager at our local Toyota dealership and he recommends the 5.7 but won't recommend the 4.7 to anyone.
I would also suggest you add a late model Chevy Suburban and/or GMC Yukon to your list OP
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
