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#572094 - 01/28/19 12:20 AM
And speaking of acquiring a different vehicle--
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Frantically Relaxing
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Admiral
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While the ol' GT is an absolute ball to drive, I just don't get to drive it much. We bought it exactly 4 years ago yesterday, an early birthday present for the Admiral. It had 26,xxx miles on it, and it still has 26,xxx miles on it. She's only driven it twice, and in the past couple of years she's just plain become afraid to drive. What she feels comfy driving is the Chevy van of all things, but she's not keen on driving anything. There's a few reasons, but bottom line, I don't drive the Mustang enough to justify the payments, the dollar to mile ratio is astoundingly bad  --and, I've succeeded in pissing off half the neighbors simply driving it 25mph thru the neighborhood, they all think I'm speeding. Nah- the GT500 mufflers I put on it only make it SOUND like it's going too fast. But oh baby, it takes very little effort TO make it go too fast, or sideways, and the temptation will likely get me in trouble some day... SO, I'm going to find out who's been honest with me when they told me "Let me know when you're ready to sell that Mustang!" Yeah, gonna miss her... ![[Linked Image]](http://www.engraver1.com/boat-ing/theMustang2.jpg) ====================================== And one of these is what we're planning to replace her with: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.engraver1.com/boat-ing/escalade1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.engraver1.com/boat-ing/escalade2.jpg) =================== The white one is a 2013 with 67k miles, The silver one is a 2014 with 86k miles... White has cream interior, like brand new, outside is so clean they even took an underside pic. and overall is absolutely gorgeous... Silver is all black inside, also like new, and I don't know who detailed these things but in the dashboard closeup ad pics, not a scuff or even a speck of dust can be found. I like both, but favor the cream, and the pearl white. But only by a snick! Both are the same price... Car Guru's actually books the 2013 $1500 above the 2014, not sure why--? Both are about what we paid for the Mustang, and we're right-side up on the Mustang loan around $8k so that's all good... I know zilch about Escalades other than it seems everyone has one  -- I've driven 2 in my life, both to go pick up boats at launch ramps, and I was pretty impressed even for the short ride! Anyway, I figure at my age, it's about time to give up the last hot rod and buy a Caddy, and one that will pull a boat and haul a few people and/or a bunch of crap around too won't hurt! Any know issues or pitfalls with these things? And what the hell is 'flex fuel' --- I've been out of the loop awhile, and yeah I could google it but that ain't no fun!
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#572096 - 01/28/19 02:38 AM
Re: And speaking of acquiring a different vehicle--
[Re: Frantically Relaxing]
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Jack T
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Is the cream that beautiful metallic cream. I love that color.
GM has a pretty good reputation on their full-size SUVs. Our 2002 Tahoe has served us well for nearly 140K. Yes, there have been some expensive repairs (oil leaks between engine and tranny, just last week over $700 to replace the gear shift lever because it was intermittently going into Tow Mode with no ability to turn it off except shut down the engine. It's fixed now and even though it was expensive, it is a lot less than buying a newer model, which we will continue to do as long as we have a boat to tow. Besides, the Michelins have a lot of treat left. My belief is that if you keep a GM full-size SUV maintained, it should hold up for a long time. Not just me saying that. I know three others who have similar vehicles and they have the same opinion. OK, I've opened the door--time for more Tahoe problems, now that I said this.
By the way, the brakes on the Tahoe have needed changing only once--at nearly 130K miles. And that was only the rear brakes.
While we are on the subject, when were the latest style of GM full-size SUVs first brought to market? That would be a good year to stay away from. That, also is from a friend who bought a Suburban for his wife. Lots of problems. typical GM first year manufacture.
Have a great day of boating 2012 Monterey 224 FS, 300 HP Volvo Penta with catalytic converters
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#572107 - 01/29/19 03:13 PM
Re: And speaking of acquiring a different vehicle--
[Re: Frantically Relaxing]
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Frantically Relaxing
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Admiral
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Well, we've had: the '89 Mustang for 24 years, My '76 Harley for 27 years, my '84 Goldwing for 16 years, the '87 Sea Ray for 22 years (mostly, lol) the '95 Party Cruiser for 14 years, the '88 SkipperLiner for 13 years the '02 Ford F250 for 17 years Might not be the oldest stuff but is never upgrading a cheapskate thing?  (although we DID upgrade the Mustang  )
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