L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Trying to choose which to buy. Both are posted for $5000 Huntsman is 79 or 83 not sure of year yet. 33k miles manual trans. Has some rust on front. Carb engine. Everything works. Escaper is a 87 automatic 100,000 miles. Everything works. Kept under carport. Both are 22re. Can anyone please help me decide before they're sold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 The Huntsman may be a 22R being the older year. I'd go with the Escaper as many of the systems are newer and more reliable/efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Thank you! What would you consider a good offer with 100,000 miles? They're asking 5,000 as well Edited September 25, 2018 by L1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Absolutely go for the Escaper Well made motorhomes and it will have the full float axle and fuel injection. 5000 is a fair price. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thank you! I offered them 3'800 and they said yes. I was worried I didn't get a good model but you guys are making me feel better about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, L1993 said: Thank you! I offered them 3'800 and they said yes. I was worried I didn't get a good model but you guys are making me feel better about it. My previous Toyota was an Escaper, I loved it! Keep us updated with pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Odyssey 4x4 said: My previous Toyota was an Escaper, I loved it! Keep us updated with pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Look what else I found. Dang. So many choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Are you mechanically inclined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Nope not really. But a noise in engine doesn't sound good. I know that much. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Well be prepared to pay a mechanic good money fixing and maintaining these old machines! Or get ready to learn. A noise in the engine is not good, especially on something you’ll likely be driving long distances. Edited September 25, 2018 by Odyssey 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 "Noise in the top of the engine ..." Depends on the noise and who's describing it! There was a person on a FB page reporting a terrible engine noise. Many predicted all sorts of woes. When he finally took it to a mechanic, it turned out to be a loose alternator belt! Of course not everyone will get off that lightly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Derek up North said: "Noise in the top of the engine ..." Depends on the noise and who's describing it! There was a person on a FB page reporting a terrible engine noise. Many predicted all sorts of woes. When he finally took it to a mechanic, it turned out to be a loose alternator belt! Of course not everyone will get off that lightly!! I always hope for the best but prepare for the worst! Top of engine noise? Could be a belt, could be a shot valve train in the head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'm gonna go with the little one first and see what condition it's in since they're cheaper to fix and no reports of bad mechanics lol. I don't mind learning it's the physical strength of mechanics that I don't have much of. The other stuff like sealing with caulking and painting I can do. Repairs that don't require manly strength lol. I do need a lesson in mechanics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 8 hours ago, L1993 said: I'm gonna go with the little one first and see what condition it's in since they're cheaper to fix and no reports of bad mechanics lol. I don't mind learning it's the physical strength of mechanics that I don't have much of. The other stuff like sealing with caulking and painting I can do. Repairs that don't require manly strength lol. I do need a lesson in mechanics though. What do you mean by the "little one"? Anyone can learn mechanics! If it is a serious engine or head issue though that's pretty advanced engine work for a novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1993 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I mean the escaper with smaller engine. Well that's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikemike Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I have an 87 escaper. It made all kinds of noises at first. We’ve put 30,000 miles on it and dumped a bunch of money into it! Worth every penny! We just took it up to 12,000ft in rocky mnt national park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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