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Owners praise the 5.7L V8 engine paired with the five-speed automatic for genuine off-road grunt and towing capacity (5,600 lbs). The body-on-frame construction feels solid over washboard roads, and the crawl control feature lets you inch through rocks without touching the pedals. Second-row captain's chairs fold flat to create a workshop, which beats the sedan-buyer's trunk.
The transmission fluid cooler lines corrode and leak around 80k–120k miles, forcing a $1,200 repair that isn't covered under powertrain warranty. Dashboard cracking across the top of the instrument cluster shows up by 60k–90k miles in direct sunlight. Rust forms on the undercarriage frame in snow states by 100k miles, especially around rear suspension mounting points.
Under 80k miles: $32,000–$38,000. 80k–140k miles: $24,000–$31,000. Over 140k miles: $18,000–$25,000. Limited and Platinum trims command 15–20% premiums over base SR5; accident-free regional history and documented oil changes add $2,000–$3,000 to any band.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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