[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Originally Posted by qwikz28

Nick, have you considered a used Grand Cherokee?

Yes. Too small, and not a good reliability record.

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Actual DD, or just a occasional weekend usage? You have put forth a conflicting answer to that so far.

I have a work truck I drive between home to work. So the Explorer is technically my not-so-DD that I only use for personal duty such as going out with friends, going down the shore, vacations, etc. Still 10k per year, but usually only on "weekends" or the occasional night during the week.

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

I can't believe I didn't suggest a wrangler......so here I am suggesting a wrangler. No arguing, its you bro.

When I drove my friend's 2015? 2 door it wasn't very peppy, even with a stick. I can only imagine while towing, even if it is rated for 3500 pounds. I can revisit it though.

Originally Posted by MDSheds_SS

Ive had many different trucks SUVs over the last few years. My Silverado was the best truck I've ever owned and I kick myself weekly for selling it. If you can find a clean Silverado you will not be disappointed. I have a work van and I looked forward to the days I got to drive the Silverado. Get a bed cover and you can fit more stuff and same number of people as your current truck. Also very easy to dress up. 20" OEM take offs can be found for fairly cheap.

I have a Silverado I drive every day, I know their reliability and virtues

Originally Posted by TaKid455

Personally, the explorer resale is squat at this point due to mileage and b/c Ford. Maybe a few G's. Your truck is has higher opportunity value than it would sell so I would keep it and add a few bucks to it being it is in good cosmetic condition. Crossed this same bridge with the shop truck this year. I felt it was worth putting some effort and $ into it as its replacement would far exceed those cost. The added time I would yeild from fixing the truck would easily offset the efforts put forth.

I can still get 5500-6500 for it as it sits, possibly a little more for the right buyer. Not a huge chunk of change, but not too bad and would be a nice downpayment.

I'd be looking at 30,000 miles and under used, so it wouldn't be too bad.