What would you pay? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

1997green · 11-15-2007, 12:17 AM

Iam just gonna ask what you would give me for the 1997 explorer XLT 4x4 V6SOHC 103,000 miles. dark green/tan. sunroof, running boards pwr everything.
Expired inspection (justs needs new E-brake pads)
Coolent leak, engine is louder cause coolent leak
needs front drivers side hub (dealer said)-makes noise when turning and stopping
Drivers door and driver side fender dented.
radio, foglight,defrost switch as well as rear a/c switchs do not light up.
exhaust rattle- rattles when stopped some times as soon as you hit the gas it goes away.
minor rust on rear bumper near plate.
drivers seat recline handle broken
spare wheel/tire is on the car and does not have the factory rim.
missing 3 center caps on rims.
Rear end sag-common prob
It runs and drives- I think it could drive a good distance with no problems (might not be the quiestest or smoothest ride but i think it would make it).
Class 5 trailer hitch NOT INCLUDED

Never let me down once had problems but never left me stranded
better gas mileage then the V6-OHV
New shocks
good shape tires
New headlights
clear corners.

I dont care if you say only $50 bucks just give me a idea of what someone would pay for this. I need to get rid of this truck. You could use it for parts, off-roading, fix it. It doesnt matter to me. Dealers offered me between $1,500-1,900 on a trade of a new car. even if your not looking to buy it just say what you would pay. Thanks

*ZBlackBeast* · 11-15-2007, 12:22 AM

If i were to buy it i would say anywhere between 1900-2500 depending on how it drove and the serveriety of the coolant leak and where it was comming from. juist my .02

**Burns** · 11-15-2007, 12:25 AM

Im glad blackbeast posted first. I was gonna say 2000 or so....Guess we were both on the same page here

*ZBlackBeast* · 11-15-2007, 12:28 AM

Ha, your welcome? its nice, just has little problem.. panels and doors can be fixed as well as hubs and gaskets. Those are not big deals. plus, it only has 103000 miles. thats really good for a 10 year old truck.

1997green · 11-15-2007, 12:35 AM

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*ZBlackBeast* · 11-15-2007, 12:39 AM

Dang, that impressive, when i sold my SOHC for 4300 it had 143000 on it and it was a 97 aswell. i picked up the 5.0 i have with 107000 for 5000

*Blacksheep Josh* · 01-03-2008, 06:11 AM

i'll empty out my bank account for it. which at the current moment is .92$!!! gotta LOVE being a college student, but i'd say like 2000 or so...

bisjoe · 01-03-2008, 08:48 AM

When I traded in my '96 XLT a year ago (118k miles) they gave me $2,800 on a new Ranger. Then it went on the lot for $5,400. It was pretty much perfect condition, though. I'd say $2,000 would be a good price.

1997green · 01-03-2008, 06:09 PM

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ltd-ex · 01-07-2008, 02:30 PM

That coolant leak sounds like it could be from the intake or head gasket area if it is making it run louder. With that being the case, I'd pay around $1200 and expect to stick another grand into it and a good weekend to fix it up. (that is without the body work of course). If it was closer to my neck of the woods, I'd say this is a serious offer. Just no way I could make a trip right now.

1997green · 01-07-2008, 04:27 PM

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rob17san · 05-29-2008, 02:54 AM

There is a 1999 in similar condition here in Denver for $1500. I thought that was a good deal. LINK http://denver.craigslist.org/car/698632042.html Granted 2wd and more miles.

93explorer4life · 05-29-2008, 10:17 PM

hey man, ware u located????? i never seen it! thanks!

*Tbars4* · 05-29-2008, 10:21 PM

...1997green, Why are you deleting your post???

alohamonte · 05-29-2008, 10:24 PM

what's your budget?

id pass on this one. there are too many 2nd gens around in better condition with similar mileage.

11-15-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
1997green Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	$1,000 OBO, Or give me an idea what you would pay. Iam just gonna ask what you would give me for the 1997 explorer XLT 4x4 V6SOHC 103,000 miles. dark green/tan. sunroof, running boards pwr everything. Expired inspection (justs needs new E-brake pads) Coolent leak, engine is louder cause coolent leak needs front drivers side hub (dealer said)-makes noise when turning and stopping Drivers door and driver side fender dented. radio, foglight,defrost switch as well as rear a/c switchs do not light up. exhaust rattle- rattles when stopped some times as soon as you hit the gas it goes away. minor rust on rear bumper near plate. drivers seat recline handle broken spare wheel/tire is on the car and does not have the factory rim. missing 3 center caps on rims. Rear end sag-common prob It runs and drives- I think it could drive a good distance with no problems (might not be the quiestest or smoothest ride but i think it would make it). Class 5 trailer hitch NOT INCLUDED Never let me down once had problems but never left me stranded better gas mileage then the V6-OHV New shocks good shape tires New headlights clear corners. I dont care if you say only $50 bucks just give me a idea of what someone would pay for this. I need to get rid of this truck. You could use it for parts, off-roading, fix it. It doesnt matter to me. Dealers offered me between $1,500-1,900 on a trade of a new car. even if your not looking to buy it just say what you would pay. Thanks Last edited by 1997green; 01-09-2008 at 08:39 PM. Reason: NEW PICS

11-15-2007, 12:25 AM	#3
Burns EF Late Night Crew Sparta,TN 1991 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,701 Vehicle Specs	Im glad blackbeast posted first. I was gonna say 2000 or so....Guess we were both on the same page here __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

11-15-2007, 12:35 AM	#5
1997green Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	- Last edited by 1997green; 01-09-2008 at 08:33 PM.

01-03-2008, 08:48 AM	#8
bisjoe Wannabe Elite Explorer Sammamish, WA Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 430 Vehicle Specs	When I traded in my '96 XLT a year ago (118k miles) they gave me $2,800 on a new Ranger. Then it went on the lot for $5,400. It was pretty much perfect condition, though. I'd say $2,000 would be a good price. __________________ 2007 Ranger XLT 4x4 - Sign Shop/Laser Engraver Owner laserartists.com

01-03-2008, 06:09 PM	#9
1997green Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	- Last edited by 1997green; 01-09-2008 at 08:34 PM.

11-15-2007, 12:22 AM	#2
ZBlackBeast Elite Explorer Omaha, NE '94 Taurus SHO MTX Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 378 Vehicle Specs	If i were to buy it i would say anywhere between 1900-2500 depending on how it drove and the serveriety of the coolant leak and where it was comming from. juist my .02

11-15-2007, 12:28 AM	#4
ZBlackBeast Elite Explorer Omaha, NE '94 Taurus SHO MTX Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 378 Vehicle Specs	Ha, your welcome? its nice, just has little problem.. panels and doors can be fixed as well as hubs and gaskets. Those are not big deals. plus, it only has 103000 miles. thats really good for a 10 year old truck.

11-15-2007, 12:39 AM	#6
ZBlackBeast Elite Explorer Omaha, NE '94 Taurus SHO MTX Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 378 Vehicle Specs	Dang, that impressive, when i sold my SOHC for 4300 it had 143000 on it and it was a 97 aswell. i picked up the 5.0 i have with 107000 for 5000

01-03-2008, 06:11 AM	#7
Blacksheep Josh Slinky+Escalator=Fun Statesboro, GA 1993 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,264 Vehicle Specs	i'll empty out my bank account for it. which at the current moment is .92$!!! gotta LOVE being a college student, but i'd say like 2000 or so...

01-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#10
ltd-ex Wannabe Elite Explorer WI 95 Limited, 00 Mounty Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs	That coolant leak sounds like it could be from the intake or head gasket area if it is making it run louder. With that being the case, I'd pay around $1200 and expect to stick another grand into it and a good weekend to fix it up. (that is without the body work of course). If it was closer to my neck of the woods, I'd say this is a serious offer. Just no way I could make a trip right now. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in side-ways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow......What a ride!!!

01-07-2008, 04:27 PM	#11
1997green Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs	- Last edited by 1997green; 01-09-2008 at 08:34 PM.

05-29-2008, 02:54 AM	#12
rob17san Wannabe Elite Explorer DENVER CO 1999 Limited Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 280 Vehicle Specs	There is a 1999 in similar condition here in Denver for $1500. I thought that was a good deal. LINK http://denver.craigslist.org/car/698632042.html Granted 2wd and more miles. __________________ 1999 Ford Explorer Limited Pearl White SOHC 4x4 4.0L 20" Wheels, Mac CAI, MagnaFlow CatBack 2.5" Exhaust, Custom Grille, Custom excalibrator 2Computer TUNE (BAMA CHIPS) Powerslot rotors, Hawk pads, Red Calipers, Amsoil Synthetic throughout, 19-22mpg, 4.10 LTD Slip Rear, SilverStar Headlights, energy suspension front end bushings, 85k miles. Last edited by rob17san; 05-29-2008 at 03:43 AM.

05-29-2008, 10:17 PM	#13
93explorer4life Wannabe Elite Explorer Bloomfield, Indiana no curent Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 520 Vehicle Specs	hey man, ware u located????? i never seen it! thanks! __________________ no more explorer, shes gone now!

05-29-2008, 10:21 PM	#14
Tbars4 The Squirrel n Project X anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14,264 Vehicle Specs	...1997green, Why are you deleting your post??? __________________ '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

05-29-2008, 10:24 PM	#15
alohamonte Wannabe Elite Explorer Portland, OR 1998 Explorer 4.0 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 359 Vehicle Specs	budget what's your budget? id pass on this one. there are too many 2nd gens around in better condition with similar mileage. __________________ 1998 Xplorer 4.0 OHV 4x4, 3.73 L/S, 31" Silent Armors A/T, All Synthetic Fluids, Sony Audio System, Yakima Roof Rack w/ 3rd Crossbar, Bilstein Shocks, Silverstars, Clifford Alarm & Keyless Entry, Throttle Cable Mod