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Offline Firm

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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #40 on: April 14, 2016, 01:07:48 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on April 14, 2016, 11:32:17 am


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/edmonton/12-14-cadillac-escalade-black-grille/1156062489

Maybe zip tie this to the front of that F150?


A lot of kms but this seems really cheap http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2002-escalade/1155184399

Another cheaper one - http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/grande-prairie/escalade/1151817802

This one is semi local to me - http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/lethbridge/2007-cadillac-escalade-suv-crossover/1151455435

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2006-cadillac-escalade-esv-platinum-edition/1150287794

I'd go with this one if I was you. Has the heart of an Escalade. Or could with a thousand garage hours and all your money.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/nissan-240-s14/1150378862

Thanks for the links.

#1 is a 5.3, meaning it's RWD. No beuno. I also believe it's a US truck (think RWD was only available in US). It's also an 02, I am trying to avoid 02's as they've got some issues and 03+ got some nice updates.

#2 is an ESV (long wheel base), yuk. But it is a good price, especially for an 07.

#3 &4 are nice, low kms. Wish they were local though, at those prices it's hardly worth the transit to bring them here.

Believe it or not, I don't think I'd have much luck selling Mrs.Firm on the 240 ;)
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #41 on: May 23, 2016, 09:19:29 pm »
Finally!
Put a deposit down on a truck earlier today - should be closing the deal on Friday. If everything goes well I'll post a proper S&S.

It's what 'we' wanted; 06, white/tan. Truck was brought to Ontario from Alberta about 6 months ago, so it's remarkably rust free; only a couple tiny spots on the inside of one rear door - which I can easily fix up. I drove it today and it drives nice, tight, no weird noises, A/C blows ice cold, everything works, etc.

Here's a link to the ad (for as long as it stays up)...Didn't pay asking...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/markham-york-region/2006-cadillac-escalade/1159132449?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #42 on: May 23, 2016, 09:27:20 pm »
Quote from: Firm on May 23, 2016, 09:19:29 pm
Finally!
Put a deposit down on a truck earlier today - should be closing the deal on Friday. If everything goes well I'll post a proper S&S.

It's what 'we' wanted; 06, white/tan. Truck was brought to Ontario from Alberta about 6 months ago, so it's remarkably rust free; only a couple tiny spots on the inside of one rear door - which I can easily fix up. I drove it today and it drives nice, tight, no weird noises, A/C blows ice cold, everything works, etc.

Here's a link to the ad (for as long as it stays up)...Didn't pay asking...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/markham-york-region/2006-cadillac-escalade/1159132449?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Gangster!  :fiver:
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2016, 09:57:23 pm »
Congrats buddy!! She looked beautiful

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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2016, 10:07:43 pm »
Thanks, I am happy at the thought of a new vehicle to play with.......I am really not happy at the thought of doing paint correction on a truck the size of a small building, or scrubbing 10 years of abuse off 20" chrome rims, or the spills of 3 kids out of the rear carpets. Mrs.Firm better step up and help, otherwise she's gunna be rollin around in the pigsti  ::)
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #45 on: May 23, 2016, 10:34:37 pm »
Looks good, I'm looking forward to hearing how it works out for you.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #46 on: May 23, 2016, 10:53:08 pm »
Nice. Doesn't look too dirty in the photos. Hopefully makes the Mrs happy.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #47 on: May 23, 2016, 11:14:11 pm »
Looks great Firm! These things are absolute tanks, very dependable rigs. Count on the autoride suspension to be the costliest repair, they tend to give trouble after 10 yrs/200+ Km, and it's usually the compressor that goes haywire.

Another great thing, super easy to work on. Swap a water pump in less than a hour, plugs and wires in 45 min, etc.....

I really couldn't imagine owning any other brand of full size SUV.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #48 on: May 23, 2016, 11:29:38 pm »
Thanks Guys,
Arthur, it is reasonably clean I guess - in person it's a little icky.

Rev, agreed...I'd never trust a 10 year old 200+km vehicle  that wasn't a full-sized GM truck....I don't expect it to be fault-less, but knowing that it's simple enough to fix myself with some basic knowledge and tools is why I am comfortable with the kms.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #49 on: May 24, 2016, 01:23:00 pm »


Congratulations man.  :thumbup:
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #50 on: May 24, 2016, 01:36:46 pm »
Excellent. Now it is time to call Xzibit to have it pimped.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #51 on: May 24, 2016, 01:42:34 pm »
That year of 'Slade is actually a pretty simple machine in terms of major systems.  Nice find!
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #52 on: May 24, 2016, 01:45:26 pm »
Quote from: mmret on May 24, 2016, 01:36:46 pm
Excellent. Now it is time to call Xzibit to have it pimped.

I'm just looking forward to hearing when his rap album is dropping.......  ;D
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #53 on: May 24, 2016, 08:50:35 pm »
Congrats on the new Slade.  :thumbup: :thumbup: 

This will make a great tow vehicle for future projects as well.  ;D

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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #54 on: May 24, 2016, 10:17:37 pm »
HAHA, thanks guys.
Tow vehicle for projects for sure! I already checked and it's ready to haul.

I have a feeling I am going to be the butt of a lot more rap jokes over the next few weeks.....Will have to drown them out with Country music on the Bose system  ;D
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #55 on: May 25, 2016, 08:12:40 am »
Congrats Firm!  Nice to have a new vehicle in the stable. 
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #56 on: May 27, 2016, 10:02:02 pm »
Brought home the new beast today. Deal went smooth and the truck made the 2 hour trip home in perfect comfort...A/C cranked and guzzling fuel at a nasty 16L/100kms. Needs some cosmetic attention, a window switch and the rear wiper doesn't work.

I haven't touch it since we got home...Tomorrow will be deep cleaning the interior.

Thanks to Vantage007 for driving us all the way out there in the heat to pick it up.

Will get some pics over the weekend and put them up in the S&S.

For now here's two quick shots of Mrs.Firm a few minutes after we picked it up. A "white Escalade" has been the one and only car she's ever really lusted after, so today was a big day for her  :D






Actually...See that pic reminded me...I did do one thing since getting home - I removed that ridiculous ground strap.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #57 on: May 28, 2016, 01:37:47 am »
Looks great! whats up with that strap anyway? I've only seen those on transit buses.
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #58 on: May 28, 2016, 06:36:19 am »
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Re: The Search Is On (Big Old GM SUVs)
« Reply #59 on: May 28, 2016, 09:40:27 am »
Aweosme, congrats!! Mrs Firm looks very happy.

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