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#1
07-28-2006, 10:33 PM
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Curious - if you could do it over again,....
would you?
Would you still have purchased the Rodeo? Ya'll know my answer, and I'd do it 3 times over! (As most of you know, I've had 2 Rodeo's) Would like to hear what other's opinions are on their choice.
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1997 3.2L V6 Rodeo  32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack On it's way to 185k strong  2004 3.4L Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4 Double cab  32" Yoko's, Westin Bull-bar, KC Fogs 60K miles 
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07-29-2006, 12:17 AM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
definitely, best $4000 I ever spent
1998 V6 5spd
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07-29-2006, 01:33 AM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
Compared to other 95-era SUVs, sure no doubt I'd do it again. In fact, I'd take my 95.5 Rodeo over many of today's SUV's. But, if I were in the market today, I'd get the toyota FJ cruiser or late-model Nissan Xterra.
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#6
07-29-2006, 08:42 AM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
I like my Rodeo, my disappointment has been with the auto repair and parts industry. Some mechanic is getting paid 20 plus dollars and hour to work on your car but the dealership is charging you 90 plus an hour. I can get parts that are 2000 miles from my house half the price that I can from the dealership that is half a mile from my house.
Some of my disapointments have to do with the car industry in general. Maybe I should start a how would you make your ride better thread. So would I buy a Rodeo again........ Yes, but one with a standard transmission. I love driving it and the less important the destination the better. John
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#7
07-29-2006, 10:45 AM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
This is a tough one. Like all of you, I love my Rodeo, a lot. It did help me move, twice. Real nice to be able to load up a vehicle with stuff. I love the 4x4 too, but where I'm at now, I'm told there isn't much snow. We'll see.
Repairs are more expensive on this vehicle and some of the repairs are a disappointment(IMG's, wiper relay which I did myself). Those things should last longer than they did. It has been a great, reliable vehicle though, so that's a big plus. The oil burning is an annoyance, although mine isn't too bad. Two plus years ago when I bought it, gas wasn't too bad, but if I knew then what I know now, I may have passed. Gas is a real concern. I'd have to say that I'd do it again knowing what I know now, but the next vehicle will probably move away from the SUV category. marc
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07-29-2006, 05:02 PM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
Yes I would do it again. Not sure if it would be the exact one I have now since now I know all the little things wrong with it. I'm still trying to track down a clunking in the front end.
Gas prices are the reason I got mine LOL. When they spiked after the hurricanes alot of ppl started dumping suvs and prices dropped quick. Finally made it so I could afford to buy one.
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--Dave 1999 Rodeo LS 3.2 4x4 5 Speed 32x11.50-15 BFG T/A KO 3" Lift - Rancho 9000x Rear No-Slip Locker Flowmaster 2.25" 50 Series There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." - Dave Barry
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07-30-2006, 10:23 PM
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Re: Curious - if you could do it over again,....
The truck has given me only one problem I couldn't diagnose/fix in the 130K or so I've owned it. I'm loving every month that goes by without a payment...
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