| Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 12:45  |
kerry pinkerton
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We've been looking for a Tracker for some time and I'm going to look at what looks like a nice 2002 4dr auto with 4wd this afternoon.
My question concerns the mileage. It has 188K miles and I don't know how long lived these motors are. I'm not sure if it's the 4 or 6. The CL ad is not clear the owner is not available until I see the car.
Any thoughts or comments?
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270550 is a reply to message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 13:18  |
Carl S.
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I can't speak to the 188,000 miles, that seems like a lot, but our '03 has over 125,000 miles on it and has no problems. It does not use or leak any oil. The only issue (really a non-issue) is a little tappet noise, sometimes, on cold start-up. It goes away within 30 seconds or so. If and when it does start giving me trouble, I will have to decide whether to rebuild it or not. It is such an ideal towed for our use, what with four wheel drive for exploring, and the light weight (~2900 #).
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270551 is a reply to message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 13:37 |
Mr ERFisher
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not much help, but we own 2 and love them both
http://gmcmotorhome.info/toad.html
erf
On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Kerry Pinkerton
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> We've been looking for a Tracker for some time and I'm going to look at
> what looks like a nice 2002 4dr auto with 4wd this afternoon.
>
> My question concerns the mileage. It has 188K miles and I don't know how
> long lived these motors are. I'm not sure if it's the 4 or 6. The CL ad is
> not clear the owner is not available until I see the car.
>
> Any thoughts or comments?
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270552 is a reply to message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 14:12 |
Dennis S
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Tue, 27 January 2015 12:45We've been looking for a Tracker for some time and I'm going to look at what looks like a nice 2002 4dr auto with 4wd this afternoon.
My question concerns the mileage. It has 188K miles and I don't know how long lived these motors are. I'm not sure if it's the 4 or 6. The CL ad is not clear the owner is not available until I see the car.
Any thoughts or comments?
Kerry
Has it been used as a towd? If so I believe the mileage will include all towed miles -- so engine miles would be overstated.
Dennis
Dennis S
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Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270585 is a reply to message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 17:25 |
kerry pinkerton
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Moot point. I passed on the Tracker, it needed a timing chain and was not 4wd as the ad had stated. Check engine was on...buy here/pay here dealer sticker on the back...just a bad vibe.
We'll keep looking. I'd prefer the earlier model with the non interference engine.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270591 is a reply to message #270585] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 18:09 |
Rob
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Yikes - sounds like a "keeper"!
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2015-01-27, at 3:25 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
> Moot point. I passed on the Tracker, it needed a timing chain and was not 4wd as the ad had stated. Check engine was on...buy here/pay here dealer
> sticker on the back...just a bad vibe.
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> We'll keep looking. I'd prefer the earlier model with the non interference engine.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76 Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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| Re: Off topic ....Chevy Tracker question [message #270601 is a reply to message #270547] |
Tue, 27 January 2015 19:13 |
jhbridges
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I've been quite happy with my Mouse - 2012 Kia Soul. Manual trans can be towed 4 down. Demco tow plate and bar and we're fat city. I use it as a daily driver as well. According to the display, ~~ 34MPG. Checking at gas stops bears this out. Direct injection, variable cam timing, etc. Steams along nicely.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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