I am in need of some advice

About a year and half ago, or so, I purchased a 2011 Tahoe LT. One owner, biannual service records, clean and 94K on the odometer. And boy, was it roomy, comfortable and smooth.

For about two weeks.

Then the oxygen sensor failed. Then the Water Pump Failed. Soon after, the radiator. Then the control arm needed to be replaced, the tranny rebuilt, rear blender door thingamajig replaced. Today, she sits at my mechanics getting the gas tank replaced, as it has rotted out. All the while, it sits with a cool, crisp 97k on the odo. Thankfully, I purchased the car with an aftermarket warranty that has covered well over 80% of these repairs (waiting to hear about the gas tank ordeal at the moment).

I must admit, I've heard about the great reliability and durability of this truck, but I ain't seeing it.

So, I find myself at a crossroad;

On one hand, I have a rebuilt transmission with a 10k warranty, new cooling system, fresh cheap plastic flap slapping hot and cold air throughout the rear area, replaced suspension and, soon to come, a fresh fuel system, tank and pump and all. All the while, still holding 1.5 years/ 32k mile warranty.

On the other hand, this thing is killing me in the repairs. I was prepared for old car stuff; seals, gaskets, a bearing here and there, but this is absurd.

And maybe the previous owner, Sharon (that's the name stored in the Bluetooth for her phone. And her new phone. And her new new phone), drove this bad boy hard and put it away wet, and was just habitual with bringing it to her mechanic for regular maintenance, and I'm just footing the bill for the result of her hate driving methods.

I'm at a loss, boys and girls, and I need some advice.

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u/HaydenGC88 — 8 days ago

Awesome scoop up at LGS

I saw this 700 on the used inventory of a LGS in my area for 749. Noticed the P&H stock and what looked like it was a DBM bottom metal.

A little surface rust and no magazines included (shop didn't even know what bottom metal it was), digging a little deeper, I think based on some of features (assuming it was custom built), it must be an older Long Range model (jeweled bolt, x-mark trigger, 26" heavy 5r barrel).

The Bottom Metal is from CDI Percision Gun Works, and it looks to be installed well (aluminum block in stock cut even and blended well.

It has a Badger Ordinance Bolt Knob that looks well installed (not all hacked up or wonky).

I did notice that the barrel has a parkerized finish, needed some oil, but no surface rust.

Have wanted a percision focused 700 in 308 for some time, and think I struck it well!

I am aware of the recall on x mark triggers. Are they worth being concerned about and replacing? Or is there a way to confirm Remington warranties them?

u/HaydenGC88 — 1 month ago

2011. 96k Miles. Just back home from a fresh Tranny rebuild...

Bought her used approximately 1 year ago at 90k miles. Was going great, and then all hell broke loose.

Radiator went. Tranny died. O2 sensor failed. Rear blender failed. Control arm needed to be replaced.

Still idles a little rough, but shes back to driving smooth.

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u/HaydenGC88 — 3 months ago

Traded my Prodigy for a Romulus

I had a 5" Prodigy for a few years, and I've loved the gun; accurate and smooth. And the Atlas trigger I installed made it fairly fast, too. I had about 1,250 rounds through it.

I saw a 4.25" ported Romulus and the tight fit, smooth action and overall just tight and quality feel made.me trade in my Prodigy, and I don't regret it. (Admittedly, I wish I could have scooped up the 5", but I wasn't trying to pay much out of pocket.

I will say, I don't like how the safety seems wider on the right side, digging into my knuckle, but for a 4.25" it shoots pretty flat!

I've heard great things about the Romulus (and the negative, too) and I really am impressed by the overall package.

u/HaydenGC88 — 3 months ago
▲ 3 r/2011

Is there anyway to save this?

This Grip module, the MJD Villian Grip, was altered by an individual who stated they altered the grip module for a "gen 2" magazine release.

As pictured, a Gen 2 extended mag release is inserted, and there is significant spacing between the mag release well and the release itself.

Is this module toast, or is there something to attempt to potentially save it?

u/HaydenGC88 — 5 months ago