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Too many miles for an Explorer?
Apperently, you are in auto repair business, and this raises a serious
question: how can you possibly be an owner of a ford??? Dr. Bob wrote: > Jeff: > > Like any high mileage car, you are buying the previous owners' > problems and service history. You need to verify the service history, > and your mechanic will itemize current problems as part of the > pre-purchase inspection. > > > Does your son need 4WD at college? The 4WD system adds to maintenence > worries, gas mileage and insurance costs. Most owners ignore the > service requirements, and take the cars to quick-lube places for basic > services only. If you do opt for 4WD, make sure the inspection > includes detailed inspection of the 4WD system beyond 'it seems to > work OK.' Auto hub replacement is in the $700 range at the Ford > store, to give you an idea of what can ruin your day in a hurry. > > Transmission service is vital to the long-term survival of the > Explorer. The factory makes a recommendation only in cars that have > been in 'severe service', for fluid changes every 25-30k depending on > year. Experience has shown that underserviced transmissions last > about 60k on average, based on an informal survey of Explorer owners > here in the group. By 125k, you would statistically have just had > your third transmission installed, or be due for one soon. Look for > service records to support any claims of regular frequent service or > recent overhauls. > > Brakes are an area of concern. Your well maintained car will have > good pads (inspected of course) and will have no pedal pulsing, a sign > of warped brake rotors. > > > Look at kbb.com and edmunds.com for comparable values in your area on > this car, and also look at consumers digest for known repair problems > and watchouts. The NADA dealer purchase guide is in most libraries, > and credit unions and banks will happily share thier views and info on > comparable costs and values in your local market. They don't like to > overloan on cars. > > > Depending on where you live, a later model high mileage is better > than an early model with the same mileage, if only because of rust > concerns. Your car will likely have only the driver's seat worn, with > no kid damage to upholstery. Most Limiteds seemed to come with > leather, so except for some scuffing you should be fine. > > > Enjoy your car, but be sure to budget for some repair costs. > Expecting another 60k free from a car with this many miles is not > realistic, no matter how well the previous owner took care of it. > > > dr bob > 138k on '92 XLT and going strong. > > > (JeffCee) wrote: > > >Hello. I am new to this group and would appreciate some feedback on a 1995 > >Explorer Limited 4WD that I am considering buying. The mileage is 123,000. The > >vehicle appears very well maintained and drives quite well. I had a mechanic > >check it out and he said the car was "solid". I will put 12,000-15,000mi/yr on > >it and would like it to get my son through college (5years). The selling price > >is $13,000 which seems reasonable compared to what is available with lower > >miles. I have run cars to 180,000+ with little difficulty but my only > >experience with a SUV has been a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee that nickled and > >dimed me to death before I unloaded it at 105,000mi. > >Thanks in advance for any/all input. > >Jeff |
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