Real life opinions on Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspens

thanks for all the advice!
So who lives near 409 National Pike West
Brownsville, PA 15417 and wants to test drive a vehicle??

FishOnOne wrote:

jbres wrote:
Bionic Man- I have started searching further away... With the shipping idea, my issue is that I want to do a full lookover and test drive before purchasing any vehicle used. Half the used vehicles I have driven so far, either squeak, leak, or have rust, so I really wouldn't trust getting something shipped.

I have that cat blocked, but I would hope anyone would never purchase a vehicle off sight. My BIL did risk purchasing a dodge truck in Arizona and if the purchase was a bust our investment would have been limited to a round trip plane ticket.

I hope you were drunk again when you posted this again another attack on Ram trucks.
Good grief, give it a break already with the BIL, wifes second cousin information. Just stick with what you know..... CP.4 pumps and FORD trucks :W Err wait you have a Ford car also so you get a pass there, I suppose.
Just cause you have all Fords in your driveway don't mean you have a flush kiddo.

jbres wrote:
Bionic Man- I have started searching further away... With the shipping idea, my issue is that I want to do a full lookover and test drive before purchasing any vehicle used. Half the used vehicles I have driven so far, either squeak, leak, or have rust, so I really wouldn't trust getting something shipped.

You are right, there are risks that way.

Before I came out, I had the dealer do a face time walk around the vehicle, as well as on a test drive.

I'm not sure this forum would work this way, but I had a boating forum friend who was near Portland go and check it out. And I signed paperwork to purchase contingent to my inspection and it to have no leaks or check engine lights.

Are you active on any smaller forums? I have checked out three boats and a car for forum friends that found something they were interested in that was in my area. Now I can honestly say I have on line friends that I would trust to check out a large purchase and I would take their word sight unseen.

jbres wrote:
Bionic Man- I have started searching further away... With the shipping idea, my issue is that I want to do a full lookover and test drive before purchasing any vehicle used. Half the used vehicles I have driven so far, either squeak, leak, or have rust, so I really wouldn't trust getting something shipped.

I have that cat blocked, but I would hope anyone would never purchase a vehicle off sight. My BIL did risk purchasing a dodge truck in Arizona and if the purchase was a bust our investment would have been limited to a round trip plane ticket.

Bionic Man- I have started searching further away... With the shipping idea, my issue is that I want to do a full lookover and test drive before purchasing any vehicle used. Half the used vehicles I have driven so far, either squeak, leak, or have rust, so I really wouldn't trust getting something shipped.

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Spend the extra money and get what you pay for . Nothing can come close to a Tahoe or Suburban.

B.O.

And even they can't begin to approach the quality and dependability of a 100 series Landcruiser. ;)

Give the 100 series LC's a look. I was a Jeep guy early on, but finally came to my senses after 15 years of Jeep ownership. The toyota's might be a little more cost up front, but they are hard to beat in the long run.

Adam

I would stay away from a Durango/Aspen with a 4.7 engine. The Aspen was a pretty vehicle but going from full size to mid size could be a shock.

jbres wrote:
and to you "Bionic Man", I don't know what it is around here in Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana, but Tahoe, Yukons, Suburbans are a **** war price.
Back in 2009 I paid 13k for my 2003 Tahoe 4x4 that was 6 years old with 70k miles. I cant find anything even remotely near that price anymore!

If prices are higher in your area, you should expand your search parameters.

I bought my Burb in Oregon because I decided I wanted the 8.1. I ended up driving it home myself because I was able to do a work trip up there anyway. But I did research it, and it is very reasonable to ship a vehicle. I think I was quoted around $500 for Portland to Denver.

Might be something to consider. Especially since you could look in areas of the country where the vehicles are not only less expensive, but also could look in a sunbelt state that would not have rust isses.

I sure like the looks of the Aspen, they did not make them very long.

Spend the extra money and get what you pay for . Nothing can come close to a Tahoe or Suburban.

B.O.