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Looking to Purchase a 2006 Mountaineer

Sonny

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City, State
Tucson, Arizona
Year, Model & Trim Level
99 EB V8 2WD
1 owner 26k Miles, Premier V8 2WD

Very clean, seen it before detail. Couple things that concern me. My 99 EB Explorer never acted this way.

When on highway at 70+ the slightest side wind pushes the truck to the side. Turned around to go the other direction and same thing, pushed toward the other direction. That would wear me out on the road.

Runs straight down the Highway but in town at 30-40mph there is a pull to the right.

Tire pressure is good.

Had a vibration at 68-80mph that I complained about and the dealer rebalanced the tires, it is much better but still has some vibes going on.

Other issue is the feeling of a high sync buzzing vibration at idle that you can feel when you place you hand on the center of the steering wheel.

I can get it for $20,500. KBB $24K. I will own it for many years to come and I do not want problems. (I know, its used)

How does this one handle in general? I do a lot of driving Highway and city and need something quiet and comfortable. So hard to tell with a short test drive.

Thanks!
 






Does the wind push it to the right also? Sounds like it need an alignment.
 






Hi Sonny,

My advice- SUV's are a dime a dozen right now. If you're not 100% in love with what you're in, look around some more- you'll find one with no issues.
Whether or not they really are issues isn't the point- it's in your head now, and it'll bug you. :)
 






Hi Sonny,

My advice- Whether or not they really are issues isn't the point- it's in your head now, and it'll bug you. :)

I think you are right. I am a semi old guy now and when I get hung up on something I seem to dwell on it. I find myself just looking for things wrong with it now, to talk myself out of buying it.
 






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