Talk About Network

Google


Register and Login
Nick
Password
Register create new account Sign up is FREE and you can post replies, new topics, bookmark posts and more!
Recover lost password


Autos - Cars > Ford - Explorer > Re: 70,000 on '...
Latest [ Topics | Posts ] Archive Post A New Topic Post a Reply
<< Topic < Post Post 10 of 12 Topic 6308 of 6417
Post > Topic >>

Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer

by "Tom from WI" <not_read_address@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Jan 29, 2008 at 11:10 PM

We lived in Pittsburgh about 30 years ago. Our cars always rusted through 
because of the salt they put on the road in the winter. Do they still use 
salt to keep ice & snow off of the road?
Tom

"Daniel David Palmer" <DDPalmer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:tqKdnQDkMIHEygLanZ2dnUVZ_gGdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Don't forget, I live in Pittsburgh. LOTS of hills and potholes all day 
> long, every day.
>
> Mikepier wrote:
>> On Jan 28, 7:59 am, Daniel David Palmer <DDPal...@[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?
>>
>> I am surprised you needed new bearings and springs considering the age
>> and mileage of the truck. But now that you've fixed it, you should
>> have no problem keeping your truck for the long term.
>>
 




 12 Posts in Topic:
70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Daniel David Palmer <D  2008-01-28 07:59:55 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Big Shoe <justme.remov  2008-01-28 08:40:45 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Daniel David Palmer <D  2008-01-28 09:11:24 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
"Happy Traveler"  2008-01-28 09:02:40 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Big Shoe <justme.remov  2008-01-29 09:12:08 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Daniel David Palmer <D  2008-01-29 11:44:33 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Bob <fweem1974@[EMAIL   2008-01-28 15:23:01 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Mikepier <mikepier@[EM  2008-01-29 06:46:20 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Daniel David Palmer <D  2008-01-29 11:43:58 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
"Tom from WI" &  2008-01-29 23:10:04 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
Daniel David Palmer <D  2008-01-30 08:23:25 
Re: 70,000 on '03 Mountaineer
"Bill Rubino" &  2008-02-16 15:06:04 

Post A Reply:
  Go here to Signup

AddThis Feed Button


About - Advertising - Contact - Frequently Asked Questions - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use - Signup

Contact
tan13V112 Sat Jul 26 23:51:01 CDT 2008.