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Posted: 6/13/2009 7:25:58 PM EDT
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A 11 year old ride isn't going to be reliable unless every hose and belt has been replaced in the last 5 years. 150k it's transmission is on its last legs....Starter,battery,waterpump,timing chain,brakes all ready to strand you beside the road,driveway..... Three grand.....HA....... Better to buy a newer car for 4800 than to pay 3000 for that jalopy and in the next 15 months have to buy a battery,tires,transmission,waterpump for a ride that is only worth 1800
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Posted: 6/14/2009 12:38:56 PM EDT
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It's been my experience that this generation Expy was more problematic. I don't think I could recommend one unless it was meticulously maintained and is in excellent condition inside and out...and of course only after a thorough inspection/test drive. There aren't many late '90's Expy's that would pass a pre-purchase muster in my shop, at least not in my area. NYC streets have a way of prematurely destroying a good vehicle.
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Posted: 6/14/2009 1:50:02 PM EDT
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My daughter bought on new (a few years newer , I think) , it is crowding 200 K with no issues, but it does love gasoline.
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Posted: 6/15/2009 7:41:10 AM EDT
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My wife has a '98 4.0 SOHC with 198K miles on it. It was recalled for cam tensioners , a thermostat broke on it and I had to fix the blend door(which was easy). Besides normal maintenance and replacements(tires-3 sets, exhaust system-1, brakes-2 sets, shocks-1 set, there have been no problems. As long as some animal didn't beat the daylights out of it, it should be OK.
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Posted: 6/15/2009 12:35:44 PM EDT
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www.edmunds.com
At first glance 3000 doesn't look like all that great of a price. |
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Posted: 6/15/2009 1:10:05 PM EDT
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Looking at a 1998 Eddie Bauer Expedition with 146K miles. I'm wanting to buy something safe and reliable (yes, I realize that this vehicle has 146K miles on it). I think I can get this bought for $3000 just curious if these vehicles are any good or not. Thanks It depends on how well it's been taken care of during the last eleven years and 146K miles. If it's been maintained decently and not beat to death, I'd buy it, but I'd offer $2500ish and see if they bite. But I'm doing that as a Ford guy who can fix most anything on that truck myself if/when the time comes. |
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