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Chevy V8 Engine Slap
That comment about the knock is true. I believe it actually started with a new engine design that began in late '99 and should have been correctly by early '03 for sure. I understand using a synethic oil helps. Not everyone notices it.
If you're transporting just family members, a mini-van will get you lots better mileage and the Chrysler Town and Country came in all wheel drive during that time frame. They however can't haul much in weight or tow capacity.
Consider a Ford Expedition or Excursion. The newer Dodge Durango is cool and really big. The older Durango's had problems with front ball joints but OK once repaired.
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You can also get a 3rd row seat in an Explorer, switchable 4X4 or AWD, leather, moonroof and get a V-6 that gets about 20 mpg highway. My local dealer is offering $7,500.00 off sticker. I bought my daughter one last year but without 3rd row seating for $26,500.00 in June '04, which is the beginning of the closeouts for end of model year.
It has 5 star crash rating for head on crash and I think 4 star for side impact. It has a equal to better crash rating than the Suburban and better than the Trailblazer. I also has more room than the extended trailblazer. Whatever roll over issues they had in the past are gone and it really handles nicely. She has had a smile on her face ever since!
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I have a character for a brother-in-law that drives Suburbans exclusively and has about 4 or 5 of them. He pays about $400.00 apiece for them and now is up to about 1979 models. Drives them till the doors fall off, he uses ropes to tie them shut. It usually will take 2 motors to get them to 300,000 miles then he uses parts from the others to keep them going. The paint peels on the roof and hood. He paints barn roofs for a living and paints that area of the suburban "barnroof silver". He is usually happy if he has one windshield wiper working. Doesn't worry about locking the doors since the dog inside gives good protection while he is in the bar. He doesn't worry about power windows since he leaves them down for the entire summer.
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