Advice

[Spooner]

KBB lists "trade-in" value for this truck up around $8k with 160,000 miles on it (how much i plan to put on it before getting a brand new car)

how accurate is that nonsense?

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: Spooner
how accurate is that nonsense?

KBB always goes off of the price that people want for the vehicle. For example, it lists the average price listed in the newspaper. KBB doesn't actually find out what people actualy paid for that vehicle (after negotiations downward). Thus KBB often over-estimates the value. Try NADAguides instead.

 

[flot]

Originally posted by: Spooner
I'm taking it to my mecahnic of choice, as to avoid shady dealer mechanic dealings.... and it is a V8... why would you think twice in that case?

I assume that is the 4.7 v8. It is not necessarily a "bad" engine, but the 4.0 inline 6 is a very good engine. For reliability's sake, maintenance costs, etc - the 4.0 is hard to beat. The same engine has been in use for 10+ years with only minor changes. Not the fastest thing out there, but solid. I know it sounds stupid, but I was shopping for an 00-02 jeep with the 4.0, and I saw a number of V8s that were cheaper than their 6 cyl counterparts.

 

[Mr N8]

Keep your $9000 and look for a Pathfinder.