Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:59:55 -0500, Daniel David Palmer
<DDPalmer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>Well, our 2003 Mountaineer Premier V8 is approaching 70,000 miles. I 
>just spent $1200 for rear brakes/rotors, new springs and front bearings. 
>It seems to be running great now and is not as loud as before (see my 
>prior posts). I have been thinking about a new Mteer/Explorer....but on 
>the other hand the old ride seems to be worth only about 8 grand is 
>looks/runs great. I've done all the maintenance including tranny and 
>coolant flushes. I am wondering if you guys think I can get to 100,000 
>miles....about 2-3 more years...and what additional preventative 
>maintenance I outta consider. New hoses maybe?
>
>On the one hand, we live in Pittsburgh and the winters are nasty and the 
>hills/potholes take it's toll on our vehicles. On the other hand, my 
>vehicles are garage kept, washed weekly and well maintained.
>
>What would you do?

The Explorer should be good for close to 200,000 miles with good
maintenance.  We have a '99 in the family with about 180,000 now.  It
may be due for new hoses and belt though.