I have a very customized 05 Eddie Bauer Expedition with 219000. Runs like a top. The secret with the triton motor is regular oil changes. With full synthetic. I love my Ford.
@@Bigshiesty1 MIne consumes 0 Gas. Gets 14 miles to the gallon combined and 20 miles to the gallon on the highway. I've had 14000 pounds behind it and it doesn't care.
I have owned 2 Nissan Armada, both were the models right below the Platinum level. My 2007 had over 334,000 miles on it when I sold it for $2700! The engine and transmission still work great. I only sold it because I got tired of it leaking around the sunroof area. I currently own a 2012 that I bought used over 2 yrs ago with over 190,000 miles on it....it now has more than 273,000 miles on it. Its my daily driver and runs like a Top! I Love the Nissan Armada and truly believe they have been underrated for so long! I'll stand behind the 2007- 2015 Nissan Armadas, as being Very dependable and reliable. I live in Atlanta area and have used both vehicles as daily driver w/ Uber. I averaged over 200 miles a day because I do long trips to and from the airport netting over 45 miles one way! I have odometer pix if U don't believe me. The 5.6L engine is definitely a workhorse and should be given more attention to its reliability in the Nissan Armada. Period!
I also have a 2007 Ford Expedition EB with 243k miles that rides great, in excellent mechanical condition and looks almost light it just came off the showroom floor! It’s my workhorse.
@@patttypedals the 5.4l is one reliable engine. Its short comings really arnt that big of a deal anymore, sparkplug breaks? Well oh well get the kit for 100$ and never pay for it again, the biggest issue wirh them was ford charging 80+ dollars a plug if it breaks (and a dealer?? Theyre gonna break. Even if they didnt.)
My 2000 4.6 Ford Expedition is King of SUV's. Currently at 430K and climbing. I only replaced the timing chain and sprockets at 300K only because I felt it was about that time. lol and the transmission quit at 380K, Unbelievable power the engine still had after rebuilding the transmission. Needs paint but that's it.
We have the Lincoln version, the Navigator, 2006 @ 215K. I Changed the plugs and coils @ 165K and didn't break a single plug. I've started purchasing the timing set parts for when I do the chain but, with doing oil change intervals between 3 & 5K miles, it runs as smooth as new with not much in the line of varnish that I can see. For pulling our camper or other trailers, the dynamic air ride suspension makes it the absolute nicest tow vehicle that I've ever owned or driven. We purchased a very clean 2013 Expedition with 118K with a brand-new Ford engine about a year ago for my wife, so the "Nap-a-gator" * has been passed down to me to play with. (* With the cruise set at 55-65, any passengers will be asleep within 10-15 minutes. Hence, the nickname Nap-a-Gator.) They both get 19-21-ish mpg on the highway, 13-15-ish around town. Towing, the Navigator gets between 8-12, depending on how big of a hurry we're in. We haven't towed anything with the Expedition yet but it's probably about the same. The Expedition is Flex-Fuel, so it'll burn just about anything nicely whereas the Navigator takes minimum 91 Octane. Needless to say, the Navigator is a good bit "quicker" than the Expedition, which I like, and she prefers the ride of the Expedition (which feels a bit more like a "Truck" to me, although a pretty powerful truck with a really nice ride). I don't trust much of anything from Ford after 2013, though. Sometime around 2011, something went squirrely with the company, and they seem to have lost their "Better Ideas". I think that all of the best engineers either retired or died and they didn't really leave much in the line of apprentices behind. Take care!
My 2001 excursion has 383,600 on it. the seats and hood paint show the miles, the rest of it is still going super strong! Mobile 1 and I don't coal it up.
@@katiejon17 mobil one is an oil (GRABAGEEEEEEE PENNNNZOIIILLL GANNGGG) and "coal it up" means rolling coal, diesels shoot black smoke -unburnt fuel and sulfur- people call it "rolling coal"
Our 2000 excursion 7.3 is at about 260k with only normal wear and tear parts but nothing major! Still runnin as it should! These are proud miles and we don't except to ever het rid of it. Still take my family with small children on trips all the time without worry! Gets about 500 miles to our tank on the freeway on some of these trips and that with a 6 inch lift on 35 inch tires.
Have a 2001 Ford Excursion with 423,000 miles, 7.3 diesel. The usual repairs, 6 tire change outs, 2 steering wheels, knock on wood, no major issues. Had 2 loving mechanics that were great. Always 5,000 mile high grade oil changes, always plugged in block heater under 36 degrees. Always started, changed batteries twice so far. Used to get 17 city, 22 highway. Dropped to 15/20 when they changed diesel to new formula. Love "Old Red". Saved so many people out of ditches and mud, hauled big trailers, fishing trip to Ohio with seven guys, each over 260, and 300 lb of walleye on the bumper rack. A great road car, couldn't ask for more. BTW, I have a Ford 2003 E150 Chateau van with 233K miles. Two wheel drive, but sure got a lot of work and fun out of this vehicle. Still running great. Don't know how to send you pix of odometer or car. Still looks good in spite of rust on edges.
My 1st gen 99 Expedition has 161K my sons 97 has 222K so far and running strong. the 2 Valve is the more reliable than the others. The 5.4 3 Valve became a common problem in the 2nd gen and forward models. Check out what Brian on his You Tube Channel Ford Tech Macaluco He can explain more. I absolutely love my 1st Gen Expy!!!
I have a 05 suburban I bought it new it has 460,000 only issue has been brake lines rusting out and a o ring on the oil pump it looks brand new except for the driver seat. Also about 200,000 of those miles have been towing a trailer anywhere from 3,000lb to 12,000lb
I have a 2011 Ford Expedition EL limited with 226,000 miles . I did a full tune up at 215,000 miles when it was running a little rough and replaced solenoids and it runs great again ! If you getting a Expedition best to get after 2008 when they fixed the spark plug issue he mentioned here. Sure 5.4 has bad rap but just like any engine take care of it and it’ll be fine . Don’t miss oil changes!!!
Our bought new 2000 7.3 Ford Excursion 4X4 diesel, just turned 200,000 miles. It starts, runs, drives, stops LIKE NEW! Ca. veh with no rust. I maintained it "By the Book" OR BETTER, since DAY 1! I Added a diesel fuel "Lubricity" additive at every fill up. (Diesel fuel has had it's lube content, reduced every few years, for decades). Transmission fluid& filter change EVERY 30,000 miles. NOTHING like travelling in an 8000 pound tank, sitting high up.
I live in Colorado, and as of March 2021, there are 3 Excursions for sale that have more miles than the numbers you listed. Here they are: 2000 6.8 V10- 375,000 miles 2005 6.0 V8- 448,500 miles 2002 7.3 V8- 455,800 miles Yeah these trucks are enormous, yeah they don't get the hottest gas mileage, yeah they're kind of cheaply made, but goddamn do they last forever.
2000 excursion diesel. Bought new. 160k miles. Nothing but normal maintenance and typical repairs (radiator, water pump, ball joints). Best vehicle I have ever owned.
I've got a 04 expedition. 200,000 miles. Got it rust free for $3000.00. I love it. It's built on the same frame as the F-150. I'm putting a few thousand into it before I put it on the road. It's going to be my weekend off road toy. Paint next year. Well worth it. It will look and run like new.
Here in Latin America, Toyotas are built like TANKS especially the Land Cruisers 200 series, the Land Cruiser 76 and 79 series, Land Cruiser PRADO and also very popular here in my country (Dominican Republic) the medium size pick up truck the TOYOTA HILUX.
Bill I would like to suggest a video topic for you. I shop for cars all the time as a hobby. Your data is consistent with my loose observations. My idea for a topic is where to find these most reliable cars cheaply. I live in Michigan and I shop the usual places like AutoTrader and Craigslist. I use to do auctions and I am always pulling over while driving down the street when I see a good one on the road side. I have noticed that Ohio has cheaper prices for the same cars then Michigan. I have noticed that the rural areas have better preserved cars then the urban areas. Maybe you would consider a list of top ways to find these cars and the nuances that in your experiences one should be aware of? Have a nice day!
Had a 2004 armada sold it with 187k had to replace catalytic converters which are part of the manifold, manifolds crack at the welds just garbage and expensive
In my opinion the Expedition is one of the best vehicles ever made by Ford. I tend to prefer the 1st generation body style, it’s got both a modern yet somewhat “retro” look and I’ve actually received unsolicited compliments on mine.
The Chevy Suburban is known to be a favorite of Mexican “immigrants” in the U.S. I once read a true story about an American guy in California who’s Suburban was stolen. About six months later, while on a visit to Tijuana, he unexpectedly spotted it - it was being used as an everyday car by the Tijuana police.
I had a expedition with misfire problems. As much as I loved that truck, I will NEVER buy another Ford SUV. It drove me mad trying to fix it. In the end I sold it for scrap. Still pissed off and it's been years.
ElBrwn Could it have been a spark plug issue? The spark plugs in the earlier Expeditions are notoriously a pita to remove, not sure if Ford improved their accessibility in later versions.
@@hayesman76 sparks were replaced with one piece plugs to avoid breaking in cylinder head. Also all coils were replaced. And some injectors. But I went as deep as taking off the plastic upper intake manifold off and noticed melted plastic on cylinder 3 and 4. Bought another manifold and replaced it. Still ran rough. That's when I gave up.
The 2011 to 2014 Suburban’s are bulletproof, all the factory service bulletin defect parts were fixed by 2011. 2015 they changed the vehicle again and had issues.
My 05 Tahoe has 304,000 and my coworkers 03 Yukon has 595,00 we both work at a Chevy Cadillac dealer sooooo I guess maintenance options are on our side lol
@@andrewohanian5132 yup! All original, besides modified exhaust lol thinking about doing a 12 valve cummins swap. Or just rebuilding the engine and trans and they sell super chargers for this engine aswell, so im not sure exatcly which route i wanna go yet
@@nephron9924 that would be bad ass, i found a whole kit for the 12 valve conversion for my ex including a plug and pkay to tune the tranny to correct its shift points for the 12 valve. Now they want 3800 for the kit but hey this is gonna be my truck for a llloooonnnngggggg time so itll be worth it
Dude!! You are right on time with this - I am looking for a big ol' honkin SUV but don't want a 2nd mortgage, err, $70K car payment. Thank you! Love your videos.
My 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Eddie 4x4 5.4 liter has 240,000 original motor and transmission. 7 years and about $5k in new exhaust system, front end, shocks and ac compressor so far.
2004 Chev Suburban Z71, 333,000 right now. Runs great. Original engine and transmission. Bought it in Florida 6 years ago with 216,000. It's been in Michigan every since. Love it.
My dad has a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2WD that he bought brand new in February of 2004 and he drives this Suburban every single day, it has been in California its entire life, the current mileage on it is at least 360,000 miles, most of the things in it are original except for the driver's side mirror, the alternator, the driver's side seat, the DVD Player, the glass for the driver side barn door, the factory alarm system, a key fob for a 2000-2002 GM vehicle, and the door panels, the spare tire was used twice, and it hasn't towed a trailer at all, the radio in it is also original and it was hardly used, only 2 hub caps on the driver's side went missing, the steering wheel is original but the controls on it were not really used, the alarm system in it was replaced because the day that my dad attempted to start it, the alarm would go off, but this car is still running strong
I've had a 2007 Nissan Armada SE that I bought used with 180K and had it for 3+yrs and I sold it 2 yrs ago with more than 335K miles on it...I bought a 2012 Nissan Armada SL, same body style and I bought it used 6 months before I sold the '07...I bought it at 195K miles on it and now it has just over 308K miles on it. I'm going to buy a 2015 Armada in the next few months bcuz I have had No major issues or repairs on the 2 I've owned and I've used them both for Ubering, almost daily with already an average of 120 miles a day....Never left Me stranded, Ever! Armada have been under appreciated, in my opinion.
I have a 2005 Armada that currently has a little over 210k and as far as quality everything still works great. It’s one with all the options from rear tv’s, navigation and 4wd. It drives great the only issue is that it burns about a quart of oil every 5-600 miles. I also have a 04 Z71 Tahoe with the 5.3 that had 247k and is still going strong. I daily drive a 2008 Yukon Denali with the 6.2 LS3 motor that has about 215k on it but looks and drives like brand new.
2003 Suburban here. Brake lines rusted away. Fuel gusge no worky. I just watched a video about a possible ground wire that breaks...that causes dash issues.
My truck is a 2007 lincoln navigator 5.4l v8. Love that truck I will never get rid of it. That's just my opinion. My next favorite truck is the ford excursion 6.0 powerstroke turbo diesel v8.
Not questioning the top 5, but 3 of these top 5 cars haven't been made in years. So by definition, they have a massive advantage in percentage of old ones on the road.
fyi, if you are buying from a dealer check the carfax and avoid cars and trucks from canada, they ALL have severe rust and there are thousands of them on lots right now. i just bought a used truck and most of the trucks i looked at were from canada and rusty af, look underneath.
Jon Smith My burb doesn’t even see below freezing temps and it’s babied on San Diego pavement. Why would I want the extra weight and half shafts, front diff, transfer case maintenance and repairs? No condition 3 weapons in this house. 😉
GM has made sure to never again make mistake of manufacturing such vehicles. Got 257K mostly trouble free miles out of a 2003 Chevy Avalanche. It used to limp home to the dealership, when it got sick. Now, in 2023 GM vehicles won't limp to dealership. ELECTRONICS in gas powered vehicles STOP COLD, must be towed.
I bought a 2011 expy 5 years ago. It now has 60,000 miles on it. Since it will probably last 300,000 miles (I keep it maintained--looks new) and I drive about 5,000 a year....this calculates to 240,000 miles left on it divided by 5,000 miles a year which would mean another 48 years of service for my 2011 Expedition. But, I am 73 years old and don't think I will be smelling very good at a ripe old age of 121. I will be optimistic and try to outlive the truck!!
I just bought a 2012 5.4 Expedition King Ranch with only 39k miles that looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line. I'll be changing the oil every 3500k miles and draining transmission pan and changing the filter every 20k miles.
I’ll put my 1999 Chevy suburban against any ford it has over 200 thousand miles and runs like brand new!!! It will tow a house and it will out tow and out carry any suv that I’ve seen and I been in the automotive field over 25 years!!Go GMC/Chevy!!!
Agreed, in terms of gas engines, in a properly maintained diesel 1million miles is normal, also when a gas engine goes out you replace it, diesel just overhaul then drive it another million+
Toyota 4.7 is probably the most reliable gasser out there. Sooo many trucks on the road with 300k plus and still going. Not comparable to diesel though.
My dad has an 05 Expedition Eddie Bauer. Bought in 09 with 60k. Currently has 155k. He treats it like crap. Barely any oil changes. It only asked for spark plugs (3 broke) and ignition coils and a speed sensor. Reverse band gave way too. Other than that....It hasn't asked for much...except fuel.
2001 6.8 excursion Bought new, stored winters, loaded, just turned 50k. It’s my summer travel rig. And it is a great highway ride. Best modification was adding a rear sway bar and train horns
What a nice list. I was in the market for a landyacht last year... and as everyone said, that don't buy an american SUV - too big, too thirsty, too this, too that... I stopped talking to those people and bought myself a 2007 GMC Yukon SL, with a 5.3 4wd. So it has almost been a year now, so i can make some comparisons.. First of all, my other car was 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT... 1. GMC has 7 seats and enough room for cargo. 2. I needed that big towing capacity. 3. Pretty cheap to maintain and i have some issues going that do not affect driving (i work as a mechanic). 4. As I'm in Europe, this car was imported from New York back in 2007, so basically i can say, it has been here since new... It has rust, but not bad. All because of 4 years sitting in a yard, but the frame is good, some cleaning up to do and maybe Cobra or Raptor or Linex for protection. 5. It has currently 152k mi on it. No noticeable oil consumption, but i keep my intervals low, as the oil filter is only a few dollars and the oil is pretty much free... So i have 3-4000mi interval and no losses, although, it has a small weeping between the engine and gearbox. So i'm preparing myself for a crankshaft rear main seal job.... When i got the car, i replaced the steering rack (rubber boots were broken and all the dirt had destroyed the seals), i replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets (2 day job, to get all the broken studs out), i did a full inspection on the EVAP system, as i have a slow filling problem (i have narrowed my problem down to the coal canister). I removed some auxiliary electronics that i was not very fond of (aftermarket PIN code start for example) and i replaced some bulbs... So far, i can honestly say, the fuel consumption is pretty good, the AFM works and i get about 24-25mpg on the highway and 14-15mpg in the city... a bit more, as we have very cold temperature at the moment, but still - remote start works now perfectly and my GMC is one of few cars that drive off every morning. :) I do have rear A/C cut off, because the lines were broken and corroded. I bought Silverado A/C lines and although i have only front A/C working, the car is still cool in the summer... The rear heater works still, so that's a plus. I cannot really say it has that many problems, i just cope with them. Yes, the Posi-traction rear diff might also be worn, since it only makes onesies, but i have been planning on the rebuild and do both diiffs at the same time. I did look for a Suburban, but they were pricey and this Yukon came on the market almost half of that and it was instantly a no-brainer - i had to have it!
I bought a 07 coachmen camper in March of this year. The man then offers to sell the tow vehicle with it a 04 excursion with the 5.4 gas motor for 4k. It's 4x4 niw has 201,000 on it. Im in Oakland Fl and went on vacation to Mass. It pulled that big trailer no problem. Truck is a tank I love it
My 02 Chevy Suburban has 221,000+ miles on it and still runs like a champ. Have a small issue here and there, but for most part, it's a great truck. My cousin's friend's dad had an 03 Chevy Suburban that he bought brand new a few weeks after new year of 2003 and that truck had almost 300,000 miles on the same motor and transmission by the time he sold it in 2019. The only reason he got rid of it was because of the amount of rust. I think Chevy Suburbans are great vehicles to own. Gas can be costly, but still.
I have a Expedition 2001 Ed. Buer. 4x4 5.4 L. at this time it has 294,883 miles, like 6 yaers ago i Funish the The transmission for some leaking oil, but just that. Greetings from Tijuana Baja.
I'm not at all surprised about the Excursion, since the early ones came with Ford's three most reliable engines ever, lol. (Besides the 6.0) A friend still has 2 of them and they're just plain awesome.
@@mercedesbenzs600bash I say go for it! But, I just gotta say a few things first, I will say, in terms of the spark plug issues you've heard about, those are most commonly an issue with the 5.4 L V8 and somewhat with the 6.8 V10. (He's got an '01 and an '02) The 2001 is the V8. So I'd advise just making sure if you buy a gas truck, ask them about the spark plugs and if they say they weren't done, have that be the first thing you look at. All you need is a simple replacement of them. His 2002 is the 7.3 which is the diesel, and those are a million mile engine if you and the previous owners have taken good care of the truck. Also I'm sure you've heard other bad things about the 5.4 V8... it's not a bad engine at all, it just gets a bad rap because it's sluggish and not as powerful as the others, make it much less ideal for towing. But if you're using this as an SUV (family hauler etc) the V8 has more than enough power. Also the V8s are much more common in 2WD, which if you're towing or in a cold climate is something I tend to advise against. But if towing, cold climate, and a ton of power and torque aren't things that matter to you, any Excursion is a good one.
I bought a 1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4, with 162K miles on it for $1,000. Sounds like a steal right. Well, it was, but instantly,I knew that the seller was the stealer, and t was the stealyee. I had just sold my beautiful 2011 Mercedes E-350 sedan fora handsome fee days earlier, because I wanted a rugged 4x4 to camp in, pull this, and drive up over curbs... if I gut the urge, so I was clueless as to what ito look for when buying a car older than my kids. I had zero experience driving, never mind buying an jalopy so the bent hood, the cracked windshield, the grapefruit sized dent/hole under the left taillight,or the air conditioner that absolutely did not work; directly contradicting the sellers fake wife’s absolutely certain assertion that it blows Ivey cold, just 45 seconds prior and just 3 feet away from where I sat, in the drivers seat. Oh and the fact that I had to power down the drivers window to open the door, because the inside handle did not work. In fact, it dangled... While these issues, each a showstopper on its own made me walk, because I reasoned “what do. You want for $1,000. The obvious answer should have been “NOT THIS CAR”... (I mean, some cars, you simply don’t want, for any price).... it was later, after I owned the poor thing, and had the feeling that I had adopted an orpha child:, who had experienced a rough life, that it would. Regain its former glorry or achieve its intended potential if given love and care. With this burgeoning effect ion towards her I started wondered, just how in the Hell done a vehicle get dented and twisted in the weirdest and most impossible places. So I’m quite sure that it was a stunt vehicle for nearby Hollywood action movies. In my mind eye, I can still see it tumbling head over heals from the smashed in front right bumper to the back left grapefruit sized dent/hole beneath the break light above the back bumper, I can see it tumbling down the Embarcadero ... for a Steve McQueen remake.... or something like that..... Ok.... the stories about registration scam, and the police surrounding my car at the beach parking lot as I returned from the water... because they had an arrest warrant for the previous owner and the car was somehow still registered to him, and how I accidentally ended up in Tijuana with the truck and my antique civil war riffle under the back seat will be for another time.... Ive ultimately done a lot of work to it and it’s really becoming a great truck... I’ll end up keeping it for along time, regardless of what else I might be driving, or what my lifestyle calls for,I can see myself always having it.
kc0lif hey man I recommend you keep maintaining your truck with everything, don’t let nothing slip. Parents had a 03 LT but the engine died at 230,000 miles.
He'll sir,I am your new subscriber and njoy your channel.can you give me your thoughts about long term reliability for ford expedition timberline 3.5 liters twin turbo v6 ecoboost please ??
I have a very customized 05 Eddie Bauer Expedition with 219000. Runs like a top. The secret with the triton motor is regular oil changes. With full synthetic. I love my Ford.
We have a 2000 and are over 288,000.
Exactly.
There’s a reason why the Excursion is called the KING OF SUV’s!
DOOM 173 yes they consume a crap ton of gas.
@@Bigshiesty1 MIne consumes 0 Gas. Gets 14 miles to the gallon combined and 20 miles to the gallon on the highway. I've had 14000 pounds behind it and it doesn't care.
@@nathanhartman5623 0 gas?
tae MAC I have a Diesel
@@nathanhartman5623 oh ok
Our 2001 Excursion gas V-10 had 385k.
My work 2000 Excursion 7.3 diesel had 750k.
750😳😳😳
Diesels are great,but there so noisey....
@@mercedesbenzs600bash oh and a gas engine with exhaust isn't noisy?
@@glaserno If you love a noisey diesel,that's great👍🏾
Nissan Armada had horrible issues with catalytic converters clogging and damaging the motors. Sever damage! A lot of them went to Mexico... Junk!!!
At 80K miles on my 2006 Armada the Manifolds cracked and it was 3K to replace them.
Its a Nissan no surprise there
The only Nissan I will put in the tough category is the mid to late 90s Nissan patrol diesel with the inline 6 engine.
Yeah I had bad cats on my 05 qx56/armada. But it lived to 225k.
Same problem with the Altima. The catalytic converter breaks into crumbs and gets sucked back into the engine.
I have owned 2 Nissan Armada, both were the models right below the Platinum level. My 2007 had over 334,000 miles on it when I sold it for $2700! The engine and transmission still work great. I only sold it because I got tired of it leaking around the sunroof area.
I currently own a 2012 that I bought used over 2 yrs ago with over 190,000 miles on it....it now has more than 273,000 miles on it. Its my daily driver and runs like a Top! I Love the Nissan Armada and truly believe they have been underrated for so long! I'll stand behind the 2007- 2015 Nissan Armadas, as being Very dependable and reliable.
I live in Atlanta area and have used both vehicles as daily driver w/ Uber. I averaged over 200 miles a day because I do long trips to and from the airport netting over 45 miles one way!
I have odometer pix if U don't believe me.
The 5.6L engine is definitely a workhorse and should be given more attention to its reliability in the Nissan Armada. Period!
I have 227,000 miles on my 2007 Ford Expedition XLT. It still looks and runs like new. I tow my 31' Vintage Airstream with no problems.
Even with the 5.4 triton v8? Or different engine
@@patttypedals the 5.4 is pretty damn reliable. 08 expedition with about 190k
I also have a 2007 Ford Expedition EB with 243k miles that rides great, in excellent mechanical condition and looks almost light it just came off the showroom floor! It’s my workhorse.
Looking in buying a 2009 Ford expedition limited with 134k miles for 9k . It looks pretty clean inside and out , hopefully I'm able to purchase it.
@@patttypedals the 5.4l is one reliable engine. Its short comings really arnt that big of a deal anymore, sparkplug breaks? Well oh well get the kit for 100$ and never pay for it again, the biggest issue wirh them was ford charging 80+ dollars a plug if it breaks (and a dealer?? Theyre gonna break. Even if they didnt.)
My 2000 4.6 Ford Expedition is King of SUV's. Currently at 430K and climbing. I only replaced the timing chain and sprockets at 300K only because I felt it was about that time. lol and the transmission quit at 380K, Unbelievable power the engine still had after rebuilding the transmission. Needs paint but that's it.
We have the Lincoln version, the Navigator, 2006 @ 215K. I Changed the plugs and coils @ 165K and didn't break a single plug. I've started purchasing the timing set parts for when I do the chain but, with doing oil change intervals between 3 & 5K miles, it runs as smooth as new with not much in the line of varnish that I can see. For pulling our camper or other trailers, the dynamic air ride suspension makes it the absolute nicest tow vehicle that I've ever owned or driven.
We purchased a very clean 2013 Expedition with 118K with a brand-new Ford engine about a year ago for my wife, so the "Nap-a-gator" * has been passed down to me to play with. (* With the cruise set at 55-65, any passengers will be asleep within 10-15 minutes. Hence, the nickname Nap-a-Gator.)
They both get 19-21-ish mpg on the highway, 13-15-ish around town. Towing, the Navigator gets between 8-12, depending on how big of a hurry we're in. We haven't towed anything with the Expedition yet but it's probably about the same.
The Expedition is Flex-Fuel, so it'll burn just about anything nicely whereas the Navigator takes minimum 91 Octane. Needless to say, the Navigator is a good bit "quicker" than the Expedition, which I like, and she prefers the ride of the Expedition (which feels a bit more like a "Truck" to me, although a pretty powerful truck with a really nice ride).
I don't trust much of anything from Ford after 2013, though. Sometime around 2011, something went squirrely with the company, and they seem to have lost their "Better Ideas". I think that all of the best engineers either retired or died and they didn't really leave much in the line of apprentices behind. Take care!
My 2001 excursion has 383,600 on it. the seats and hood paint show the miles, the rest of it is still going super strong! Mobile 1 and I don't coal it up.
What does “Mobile 1 and don’t coal it up” mean? I don’t speak auto, but am trying to learn!
@@katiejon17 mobil one is an oil (GRABAGEEEEEEE PENNNNZOIIILLL GANNGGG) and "coal it up" means rolling coal, diesels shoot black smoke -unburnt fuel and sulfur- people call it "rolling coal"
@@ryancollins3227 so Mobile 1 is good?
@@katiejon17 its ok imo i prefer pennzoil
Work with an older gentleman that has an F150, 2000ish year model and it has over 475k miles.
Hello Fresh With a rebuilt engine and trans.
Jay Moar nah man
@@jaymoar3561 That was below the belt
'03 expedition 5.4 Eddie Bauer 185k. I've only done normal maintenance
This is now my favorite UA-cam car channel!
Our 2000 excursion 7.3 is at about 260k with only normal wear and tear parts but nothing major! Still runnin as it should! These are proud miles and we don't except to ever het rid of it. Still take my family with small children on trips all the time without worry! Gets about 500 miles to our tank on the freeway on some of these trips and that with a 6 inch lift on 35 inch tires.
Have a 2001 Ford
Excursion with 423,000
miles, 7.3 diesel.
The usual repairs, 6 tire change outs, 2 steering wheels, knock on wood,
no major issues.
Had 2 loving mechanics
that were great. Always
5,000 mile high grade oil changes, always plugged in block heater
under 36 degrees.
Always started,
changed batteries twice so far.
Used to get 17 city,
22 highway.
Dropped to 15/20
when they changed diesel to new formula.
Love "Old Red".
Saved so many people
out of ditches and mud,
hauled big trailers,
fishing trip to Ohio
with seven guys, each over 260, and 300 lb
of walleye on the bumper rack. A great
road car, couldn't ask for more.
BTW, I have a Ford 2003
E150 Chateau van
with 233K miles.
Two wheel drive, but sure got a lot of work
and fun out of this vehicle. Still running
great.
Don't know how to send
you pix of odometer or car.
Still looks good in spite
of rust on edges.
My 1st gen 99 Expedition has 161K my sons 97 has 222K so far and running strong. the 2 Valve is the more reliable than the others. The 5.4 3 Valve became a common problem in the 2nd gen and forward models. Check out what Brian on his You Tube Channel Ford Tech Macaluco He can explain more. I absolutely love my 1st Gen Expy!!!
Ford has to bring back the Excursion and discontinue the long wheel-base Expedition
I have a 2004 armada it is been a great suv but not really on gas but good comfort vehicle current mileage is 228,678 and still running
Nice , I have a 2005 Nissan Armada 354,102. , still looking good. 👍🏼
2003 ford expedition eddie bauer, 210,000 miles. Got its 1st tune up at 200,000. Oil changes (with full syn) are the key to a long life
Im a simple man. I see Carsthatlast notification. I click and hit the like button.
I have a 05 suburban I bought it new it has 460,000 only issue has been brake lines rusting out and a o ring on the oil pump it looks brand new except for the driver seat. Also about 200,000 of those miles have been towing a trailer anywhere from 3,000lb to 12,000lb
i trust the motor to be fine but not that tranny at 400k.
I have a 2011 Ford Expedition EL limited with 226,000 miles . I did a full tune up at 215,000 miles when it was running a little rough and replaced solenoids and it runs great again ! If you getting a Expedition best to get after 2008 when they fixed the spark plug issue he mentioned here. Sure 5.4 has bad rap but just like any engine take care of it and it’ll be fine . Don’t miss oil changes!!!
Our bought new 2000 7.3 Ford Excursion 4X4 diesel, just turned 200,000 miles. It starts, runs, drives, stops LIKE NEW! Ca. veh with no rust. I maintained it "By the Book" OR BETTER, since DAY 1! I Added a diesel fuel "Lubricity" additive at every fill up. (Diesel fuel has had it's lube content, reduced every few years, for decades). Transmission fluid& filter change EVERY 30,000 miles. NOTHING like travelling in an 8000 pound tank, sitting high up.
I live in Colorado, and as of March 2021, there are 3 Excursions for sale that have more miles than the numbers you listed. Here they are:
2000 6.8 V10- 375,000 miles
2005 6.0 V8- 448,500 miles
2002 7.3 V8- 455,800 miles
Yeah these trucks are enormous, yeah they don't get the hottest gas mileage, yeah they're kind of cheaply made, but goddamn do they last forever.
I have a 2014 Ford Expedition EL. 101K miles. would love for it to get to 300K.
I have 2012 EL and so it’s at 150010 miles and still going strong. Synthetic oil and replaced plugs along with standard maintenance.
I have a 2005 armada with 223000 miles on it. Still runs like new.
2000 excursion diesel. Bought new. 160k miles. Nothing but normal maintenance and typical repairs (radiator, water pump, ball joints). Best vehicle I have ever owned.
My dad has an '02 Excursion 6.8 V10. He bought it with 15k miles, it now has 180k, still going strong
Well you actually have something that half the nation wished to have 🐶. If I was you I would never sell it. In fact I will restore it! Hopefully 4x4
i subscribed about a week ago, i absolutely love the statistics!
Awesome! Thanks for subscribing! - Bill
I have a Toyota Sequoia with over 400k on it
Nice! What year?
I've got a 04 expedition. 200,000 miles. Got it rust free for $3000.00. I love it. It's built on the same frame as the F-150. I'm putting a few thousand into it before I put it on the road. It's going to be my weekend off road toy. Paint next year. Well worth it. It will look and run like new.
I have 2000 for excursion 199,000 miles and still going and my husband has a 2003 excursion with 245,000 miles and still going strong
Here in Latin America, Toyotas are built like TANKS especially the Land Cruisers 200 series, the Land Cruiser 76 and 79 series, Land Cruiser PRADO and also very popular here in my country (Dominican Republic) the medium size pick up truck the TOYOTA HILUX.
Wonder why they don't sell those here?
2006 sequoia with 330k miles. Still beasting in the rocky mountains of colorado. Only changed alternator once. Just regular oil change.
I have a loaded 2003 Z71 4x4 Suburban 222000 miles no accidents 2 owner for sale 3995. Here in Utah
Bill I would like to suggest a video topic for you. I shop for cars all the time as a hobby. Your data is consistent with my loose observations. My idea for a topic is where to find these most reliable cars cheaply. I live in Michigan and I shop the usual places like AutoTrader and Craigslist. I use to do auctions and I am always pulling over while driving down the street when I see a good one on the road side. I have noticed that Ohio has cheaper prices for the same cars then Michigan. I have noticed that the rural areas have better preserved cars then the urban areas. Maybe you would consider a list of top ways to find these cars and the nuances that in your experiences one should be aware of? Have a nice day!
2009 Expedition EL XLT 223K got a some timey rough idle, when not running rough great vehicle. Have no idea what it is.
Had a 2004 armada sold it with 187k had to replace catalytic converters which are part of the manifold, manifolds crack at the welds just garbage and expensive
@mike a Especially if you went to the dealer to buy the parts
I have 2003 Tahoe with 220,000 miles- love it! Speedometer has been out for 2 years though
In my opinion the Expedition is one of the best vehicles ever made by Ford. I tend to prefer the 1st generation body style, it’s got both a modern yet somewhat “retro” look and I’ve actually received unsolicited compliments on mine.
The Chevy Suburban is known to be a favorite of Mexican “immigrants” in the U.S. I once read a true story about an American guy in California who’s Suburban was stolen. About six months later, while on a visit to Tijuana, he unexpectedly spotted it - it was being used as an everyday car by the Tijuana police.
The Lincoln Navigator version I have (2013) also great
I had a expedition with misfire problems. As much as I loved that truck, I will NEVER buy another Ford SUV. It drove me mad trying to fix it. In the end I sold it for scrap. Still pissed off and it's been years.
ElBrwn
Could it have been a spark plug issue? The spark plugs in the earlier Expeditions are notoriously a pita to remove, not sure if Ford improved their accessibility in later versions.
@@hayesman76 sparks were replaced with one piece plugs to avoid breaking in cylinder head. Also all coils were replaced. And some injectors. But I went as deep as taking off the plastic upper intake manifold off and noticed melted plastic on cylinder 3 and 4. Bought another manifold and replaced it. Still ran rough. That's when I gave up.
2001 GMC Yukon XL 5.3 with 379k + 2nd tranny. Oil? Castro’s HM synthetic blend 10W-40. ATL vehicle with zero rust.
The 2011 to 2014 Suburban’s are bulletproof, all the factory service bulletin defect parts were fixed by 2011. 2015 they changed the vehicle again and had issues.
I have a 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4L with 306k miles. Still riding strong!
I really wanna buy one of these buy I keep hearing hte 5.4L is a bad engine, I'm kinda scared I'm gonna buy into a money pit :/
My 05 Tahoe has 304,000 and my coworkers 03 Yukon has 595,00 we both work at a Chevy Cadillac dealer sooooo I guess maintenance options are on our side lol
say WHAT?! almost 600K MILES?!
I have a 2000 ford excursion 6.8 v10 with 218,000 miles and still runnin!
Same but mine has 194k. Do you still have the original trans?
@@andrewohanian5132 yup! All original, besides modified exhaust lol thinking about doing a 12 valve cummins swap. Or just rebuilding the engine and trans and they sell super chargers for this engine aswell, so im not sure exatcly which route i wanna go yet
@@mattburke5356 Cummins swap babaay! I'm thinking of putting a manual transmission zf6 in it while it's out
@@nephron9924 that would be bad ass, i found a whole kit for the 12 valve conversion for my ex including a plug and pkay to tune the tranny to correct its shift points for the 12 valve. Now they want 3800 for the kit but hey this is gonna be my truck for a llloooonnnngggggg time so itll be worth it
Dude!! You are right on time with this - I am looking for a big ol' honkin SUV but don't want a 2nd mortgage, err, $70K car payment. Thank you! Love your videos.
Excursion, alot of aftermarket, and modular parts for em i love mine
My 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Eddie 4x4 5.4 liter has 240,000 original motor and transmission. 7 years and about $5k in new exhaust system, front end, shocks and ac compressor so far.
235k and climbing - Ford Excursion 6.0L
2004 Chev Suburban Z71, 333,000 right now. Runs great. Original engine and transmission. Bought it in Florida 6 years ago with 216,000. It's been in Michigan every since. Love it.
My dad has a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2WD that he bought brand new in February of 2004 and he drives this Suburban every single day, it has been in California its entire life, the current mileage on it is at least 360,000 miles, most of the things in it are original except for the driver's side mirror, the alternator, the driver's side seat, the DVD Player, the glass for the driver side barn door, the factory alarm system, a key fob for a 2000-2002 GM vehicle, and the door panels, the spare tire was used twice, and it hasn't towed a trailer at all, the radio in it is also original and it was hardly used, only 2 hub caps on the driver's side went missing, the steering wheel is original but the controls on it were not really used, the alarm system in it was replaced because the day that my dad attempted to start it, the alarm would go off, but this car is still running strong
U forgot to mention some flaws on the GM 5.3.... fuel pumps, head gaskets, lifters, transmission 4l60e slips crazy
I didn't know that ....thanks.
I've had a 2007 Nissan Armada SE that I bought used with 180K and had it for 3+yrs and I sold it 2 yrs ago with more than 335K miles on it...I bought a 2012 Nissan Armada SL, same body style and I bought it used 6 months before I sold the '07...I bought it at 195K miles on it and now it has just over 308K miles on it. I'm going to buy a 2015 Armada in the next few months bcuz I have had No major issues or repairs on the 2 I've owned and I've used them both for Ubering, almost daily with already an average of 120 miles a day....Never left Me stranded, Ever! Armada have been under appreciated, in my opinion.
I have a 1998 Ford expedition XLT with 129k and runs like you just drove it off the showroom floor one owner 💪🏻🗽
My sequoia has 400,000 2004 very little rust we love this truck
My 96 Toyota landcruiser is still kicking ass. Inline 6 cylinder 4.5L engine is a legend worldwide.
Fer Wasg lol 😂
I have a 2005 Armada that currently has a little over 210k and as far as quality everything still works great. It’s one with all the options from rear tv’s, navigation and 4wd. It drives great the only issue is that it burns about a quart of oil every 5-600 miles. I also have a 04 Z71 Tahoe with the 5.3 that had 247k and is still going strong. I daily drive a 2008 Yukon Denali with the 6.2 LS3 motor that has about 215k on it but looks and drives like brand new.
which one is fastest?
2003 Suburban here.
Brake lines rusted away. Fuel gusge no worky. I just watched a video about a possible ground wire that breaks...that causes dash issues.
GM's seem to have several issues that I don't want to deal with, I purchase and drive Fords. Just my opinion. Thank you for the Great upload.
My truck is a 2007 lincoln navigator 5.4l v8. Love that truck I will never get rid of it. That's just my opinion. My next favorite truck is the ford excursion 6.0 powerstroke turbo diesel v8.
Quick question, do you still own your navigator, I'm interested in buying one but I'm iffy about the millage 210k 😬, thanks in advance
2004 Yukon Denali XL 308,150. Big Bertha still rolling strong. Regular oil changes.
2000 Lincoln Navigator 209000 miles. Bought it with 207000 runs flawless hope I can get a lot more.
Thats the older 5.4 I know a guy with a '97 Expedition with 300k
It is 100% fact that GM vehicles rust at 3X the rate as other brands. I live up north and this is 100% true.
I have a 2008 Nissan Armada with 270K. Transmission went out around 230k. That's was the biggest issue. Other than that, we love it. Very smooth ride.
Not questioning the top 5, but 3 of these top 5 cars haven't been made in years. So by definition, they have a massive advantage in percentage of old ones on the road.
My 05 Ford Escape Hybrid has over 171000 miles. It runs beautifully. Love hybrids!! Excellent gas mileage.
fyi, if you are buying from a dealer check the carfax and avoid cars and trucks from canada, they ALL have severe rust and there are thousands of them on lots right now. i just bought a used truck and most of the trucks i looked at were from canada and rusty af, look underneath.
2000 Excursion V10 3022640 miles all tow miles
2005 Suburban Z71 RWD 217,000 miles. I picked it up for $3,900 in San Diego. Zero rust!!
Nice to be in area where you don't need 4wd
2wd = a gun without bullets
Jon Smith My burb doesn’t even see below freezing temps and it’s babied on San Diego pavement. Why would I want the extra weight and half shafts, front diff, transfer case maintenance and repairs?
No condition 3 weapons in this house. 😉
GM has made sure to never again make mistake of manufacturing such vehicles. Got 257K mostly trouble free miles out of a 2003 Chevy Avalanche. It used to limp home to the dealership, when it got sick. Now, in 2023 GM vehicles won't limp to dealership. ELECTRONICS in gas powered vehicles STOP COLD, must be towed.
I bought a 2011 expy 5 years ago. It now has 60,000 miles on it. Since it will probably last 300,000 miles (I keep it maintained--looks new) and I drive about 5,000 a year....this calculates to 240,000 miles left on it divided by 5,000 miles a year which would mean another 48 years of service for my 2011 Expedition. But, I am 73 years old and don't think I will be smelling very good at a ripe old age of 121. I will be optimistic and try to outlive the truck!!
I just bought a 2012 5.4 Expedition King Ranch with only 39k miles that looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line. I'll be changing the oil every 3500k miles and draining transmission pan and changing the filter every 20k miles.
2000 GMC Yukon Denali sitting at around 245K miles, bought it at 196K miles
2000 Excursion. My beloved 7.3l 407,000 mi. All original engine and trans. Meticulously maintained
I’ll put my 1999 Chevy suburban against any ford it has over 200 thousand miles and runs like brand new!!! It will tow a house and it will out tow and out carry any suv that I’ve seen and I been in the automotive field over 25 years!!Go GMC/Chevy!!!
1 million miles and change Tundra 4.7
I don't think any manufacturer can do that
million mile cummins clubs begs to differ
@@domusdebellum3042 diesel engine is a different animal bro, Toyota reliability is astounding
Agreed, in terms of gas engines, in a properly maintained diesel 1million miles is normal, also when a gas engine goes out you replace it, diesel just overhaul then drive it another million+
Toyota 4.7 is probably the most reliable gasser out there. Sooo many trucks on the road with 300k plus and still going. Not comparable to diesel though.
@Lucas Cruz are you saying cummins is a canadian company?
My dad has an 05 Expedition Eddie Bauer. Bought in 09 with 60k. Currently has 155k. He treats it like crap. Barely any oil changes. It only asked for spark plugs (3 broke) and ignition coils and a speed sensor. Reverse band gave way too. Other than that....It hasn't asked for much...except fuel.
Yukon year 2000 with 300.000 kms runs great
2001 6.8 excursion Bought new, stored winters, loaded, just turned 50k. It’s my summer travel rig. And it is a great highway ride. Best modification was adding a rear sway bar and train horns
What a nice list.
I was in the market for a landyacht last year... and as everyone said, that don't buy an american SUV - too big, too thirsty, too this, too that... I stopped talking to those people and bought myself a 2007 GMC Yukon SL, with a 5.3 4wd. So it has almost been a year now, so i can make some comparisons.. First of all, my other car was 2006 Dodge Magnum SXT...
1. GMC has 7 seats and enough room for cargo.
2. I needed that big towing capacity.
3. Pretty cheap to maintain and i have some issues going that do not affect driving (i work as a mechanic).
4. As I'm in Europe, this car was imported from New York back in 2007, so basically i can say, it has been here since new... It has rust, but not bad. All because of 4 years sitting in a yard, but the frame is good, some cleaning up to do and maybe Cobra or Raptor or Linex for protection.
5. It has currently 152k mi on it. No noticeable oil consumption, but i keep my intervals low, as the oil filter is only a few dollars and the oil is pretty much free... So i have 3-4000mi interval and no losses, although, it has a small weeping between the engine and gearbox. So i'm preparing myself for a crankshaft rear main seal job....
When i got the car, i replaced the steering rack (rubber boots were broken and all the dirt had destroyed the seals), i replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets (2 day job, to get all the broken studs out), i did a full inspection on the EVAP system, as i have a slow filling problem (i have narrowed my problem down to the coal canister). I removed some auxiliary electronics that i was not very fond of (aftermarket PIN code start for example) and i replaced some bulbs... So far, i can honestly say, the fuel consumption is pretty good, the AFM works and i get about 24-25mpg on the highway and 14-15mpg in the city... a bit more, as we have very cold temperature at the moment, but still - remote start works now perfectly and my GMC is one of few cars that drive off every morning. :) I do have rear A/C cut off, because the lines were broken and corroded. I bought Silverado A/C lines and although i have only front A/C working, the car is still cool in the summer... The rear heater works still, so that's a plus. I cannot really say it has that many problems, i just cope with them. Yes, the Posi-traction rear diff might also be worn, since it only makes onesies, but i have been planning on the rebuild and do both diiffs at the same time.
I did look for a Suburban, but they were pricey and this Yukon came on the market almost half of that and it was instantly a no-brainer - i had to have it!
I bought a 07 coachmen camper in March of this year. The man then offers to sell the tow vehicle with it a 04 excursion with the 5.4 gas motor for 4k. It's 4x4 niw has 201,000 on it. Im in Oakland Fl and went on vacation to Mass. It pulled that big trailer no problem. Truck is a tank I love it
My 02 Chevy Suburban has 221,000+ miles on it and still runs like a champ. Have a small issue here and there, but for most part, it's a great truck. My cousin's friend's dad had an 03 Chevy Suburban that he bought brand new a few weeks after new year of 2003 and that truck had almost 300,000 miles on the same motor and transmission by the time he sold it in 2019. The only reason he got rid of it was because of the amount of rust. I think Chevy Suburbans are great vehicles to own. Gas can be costly, but still.
I have a Expedition 2001 Ed. Buer. 4x4 5.4 L. at this time it has 294,883 miles, like 6 yaers ago i Funish the The transmission for some leaking oil, but just that. Greetings from Tijuana Baja.
I have a 2002 Excursion with 317k. Runs like a top. It has the smaller V8.
The highest mileage GMT-800 Suburban I found was a black 2004 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 with almost 440,000 miles
154k on my 03 Tahoe 5.3 good truck so far!
I'm not at all surprised about the Excursion, since the early ones came with Ford's three most reliable engines ever, lol. (Besides the 6.0) A friend still has 2 of them and they're just plain awesome.
Any issues with the spark plugs popping out???
@@mercedesbenzs600bash None!
@@carlenger9707 Wowwwwwwwww,real nice,im definitely thinking about buying one...
@@mercedesbenzs600bash I say go for it! But, I just gotta say a few things first, I will say, in terms of the spark plug issues you've heard about, those are most commonly an issue with the 5.4 L V8 and somewhat with the 6.8 V10. (He's got an '01 and an '02) The 2001 is the V8. So I'd advise just making sure if you buy a gas truck, ask them about the spark plugs and if they say they weren't done, have that be the first thing you look at. All you need is a simple replacement of them.
His 2002 is the 7.3 which is the diesel, and those are a million mile engine if you and the previous owners have taken good care of the truck. Also I'm sure you've heard other bad things about the 5.4 V8... it's not a bad engine at all, it just gets a bad rap because it's sluggish and not as powerful as the others, make it much less ideal for towing. But if you're using this as an SUV (family hauler etc) the V8 has more than enough power. Also the V8s are much more common in 2WD, which if you're towing or in a cold climate is something I tend to advise against. But if towing, cold climate, and a ton of power and torque aren't things that matter to you, any Excursion is a good one.
2010 expedition 140k miles I love it!
Milehighguy
Just getting broke in 👍
2011 expedition limited 150,000 love it as well!
I have a 2011 Expedition (75000)! Love it...but willing to let it go for the right $! wagrovender@gmail.com
I daily a 2013 Expedition EL. 200,000 with no signs of slowing down 👍
No car based crossovers for me
Brad Franczak : same here...2013 Navigator. Tough vehicle. Great luxury
I know someone that has a suburban with over 800k miles, it’s a 95 I think. Original engine, but 2 transmission replacements
I had a spark plug pop out on my 99 Expedition. No other major problems. Had to replace some lines due to rust but it lived in Chicago.
I bought a 1997 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4, with 162K miles on it for $1,000. Sounds like a steal right. Well, it was, but instantly,I knew that the seller was the stealer, and t was the stealyee. I had just sold my beautiful 2011 Mercedes E-350 sedan fora handsome fee days earlier, because I wanted a rugged 4x4 to camp in, pull this, and drive up over curbs... if I gut the urge, so I was clueless as to what ito look for when buying a car older than my kids. I had zero experience driving, never mind buying an jalopy so the bent hood, the cracked windshield, the grapefruit sized dent/hole under the left taillight,or the air conditioner that absolutely did not work; directly contradicting the sellers fake wife’s absolutely certain assertion that it blows Ivey cold, just 45 seconds prior and just 3 feet away from where I sat, in the drivers seat. Oh and the fact that I had to power down the drivers window to open the door, because the inside handle did not work. In fact, it dangled... While these issues, each a showstopper on its own made me walk, because I reasoned “what do. You want for $1,000. The obvious answer should have been “NOT THIS CAR”... (I mean, some cars, you simply don’t want, for any price).... it was later, after I owned the poor thing, and had the feeling that I had adopted an orpha child:, who had experienced a rough life, that it would. Regain its former glorry or achieve its intended potential if given love and care. With this burgeoning effect ion towards her I started wondered, just how in the Hell done a vehicle get dented and twisted in the weirdest and most impossible places. So I’m quite sure that it was a stunt vehicle for nearby Hollywood action movies. In my mind eye, I can still see it tumbling head over heals from the smashed in front right bumper to the back left grapefruit sized dent/hole beneath the break light above the back bumper, I can see it tumbling down the Embarcadero ... for a Steve McQueen remake.... or something like that.....
Ok.... the stories about registration scam, and the police surrounding my car at the beach parking lot as I returned from the water... because they had an arrest warrant for the previous owner and the car was somehow still registered to him, and how I accidentally ended up in Tijuana with the truck and my antique civil war riffle under the back seat will be for another time....
Ive ultimately done a lot of work to it and it’s really becoming a great truck... I’ll end up keeping it for along time, regardless of what else I might be driving, or what my lifestyle calls for,I can see myself always having it.
my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe has approximately 171.000 miles still runs strong.
Wow. Want a cookie????
Shit numbers compared to a Toyota
Its still young bro
My 2003 z71 Tahoe’s transmission and real main seal went at 160 k. I haven’t fixed it yet but stored it when I can afford to
kc0lif hey man I recommend you keep maintaining your truck with everything, don’t let nothing slip. Parents had a 03 LT but the engine died at 230,000 miles.
Glad you included Fords in your list!!
i have 2001 chevy tahoe and it has 230,000 and still drive nice and smooth
What the heck is a 6.8 GMC v8? Most Expiditions are the 4.6 Triton v8.
He'll sir,I am your new subscriber and njoy your channel.can you give me your thoughts about long term reliability for ford expedition timberline 3.5 liters twin turbo v6 ecoboost please ??
i have a 2000 ford excursion xlt and in one word "BEAST!" 👊😉👍
My 2007 Nissan Xterra 4.0 litee 4x 4 is running smoothly at 351300
My 2008 2wd ford expedition Eddie bouer has 315k miles on it
I have an 08 suburban w 225,000 miles. Should I be worried and looking for another one? 🤔
Pushing 287,000 on my 2003 Ford Expedition. Great vehicle!
I have a Nissan pathfinder 2007 v6 4l 297000, going very strong
Please do an Adventure motorcycle video!
My 2008 Armada was zero-maintenance!