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02-12-2013, 05:18 PM | #1 |
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that particular year and model are notorious for accidents involving roll overs. I wouldn't recommend him towing anything. Well I just wouldn't recommend that particular vehicle.
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He wouldn't be towing shit. This is just to get him to school and work.
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02-12-2013, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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A 4x4 is always worth about a grand wholesale. So thats not a bad price. The only thing i would inquire about is if the shutters behind the dash that control air flow direction have ever been replaced.
As a dealer the most common problem i have seen with high mileage Explores besides the more common ones already listed above is that. And its a pain and half and you would not want to try and do it yourself. The entire dash must come off. |
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the only reason I am even entertaining this is the price isn't bad. Definitely NOT my first choice.
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02-12-2013, 11:19 PM | #7 |
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He can't afford 4k and up.
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02-12-2013, 07:32 PM | #8 |
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Most of the time they get stuck in summer when you have cold airflow. Then when you get to winter you freeze your but off and cant defrost your windshield.
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02-12-2013, 07:37 PM | #9 |
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02-12-2013, 07:40 PM | #10 |
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Transmissions are junk. I would pass on the exploder.
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02-12-2013, 07:43 PM | #11 |
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Great car, IMO. Reliable and aggressive.
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02-12-2013, 08:12 PM | #12 |
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Piece of shit. stay away from it.
Then again, so is every other 1500 piece of shit. |
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02-12-2013, 08:19 PM | #13 |
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My mom has a 98 Explorer and it's still running but my brother has done a lot of work to keep it that way. And it doesn't have that many miles.
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02-12-2013, 08:28 PM | #14 |
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Transmission are notoriously bad on these Explorers. ABS light being on probably means the ABS system isn't working and could be pricey to find the solution. The fact it's 4x4 is really the only good thing. I would keep looking.
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02-12-2013, 08:30 PM | #15 |
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Are you from around the KC area Guru?
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