ARCAT9
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- Hopefully 1994 XLT
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I am going to look at a 1994 Explorer XLT 4x4 this weekend. I've done some searching around on here but was hoping for some insider knowledge from some long time owners on things I should be looking out for? Not looking for general car buying knowledge but first gen explorer specific common problems and things I should ask the owner about. Any help would be appreciated.
The explorer is a XLT 4x4 with the manual transmission,push button 4x4 and auto hubs. Odometer shows just over 70k and owner says it has rolled over once with 170k. He says he has a car fax so I will see what that says but judging by the pics(haven't seen it in person yet) I believe him. It looks extremely clean inside and out(even the engine bay is clean). I have zoomed in on every pic and can't find a dent, chip, rip or anything wrong anywhere. It's almost hard to believe it even has 170k.
Owner has owned it 10 years and bought it from the original owner. It's always been a central Texas truck with no rust anywhere on it. Owner says it runs great and has a new fuel pump. Clutch, throw out bearing and rear main seal all done less than 20k ago.
He is asking just under $2000 for it but I am hoping to get it for closer to 1500. The excellent condition private party value is around 1400 but I can see why is asking alittle more looking through the pics.
Any info from long-time first gen owners regarding things to ask the owner about maintenance and anything I should be taking a good look at or listen for during my inspection and test drive is appreciated.
I also have my eye on 1994 limited 4x4 with auto parked at shop with bad tranny. This one is listed for 800 obo. I like the limited body and interior and this truck is just as clean as the XLT except for a scratch on the bumper. Also hard to believe it has over 100k. I would prefer the manual but if the owner won't come down in price I will be looking at getting the automatic rebuilt instead. What are prices y'all have paid for rebuilds on these autos?
Hopefully I'll be posting more here in the furure. I'm already pretty sold on a getting a ttb explorer so it shouldn't be long.
Thanks y'all
I am going to look at a 1994 Explorer XLT 4x4 this weekend. I've done some searching around on here but was hoping for some insider knowledge from some long time owners on things I should be looking out for? Not looking for general car buying knowledge but first gen explorer specific common problems and things I should ask the owner about. Any help would be appreciated.
The explorer is a XLT 4x4 with the manual transmission,push button 4x4 and auto hubs. Odometer shows just over 70k and owner says it has rolled over once with 170k. He says he has a car fax so I will see what that says but judging by the pics(haven't seen it in person yet) I believe him. It looks extremely clean inside and out(even the engine bay is clean). I have zoomed in on every pic and can't find a dent, chip, rip or anything wrong anywhere. It's almost hard to believe it even has 170k.
Owner has owned it 10 years and bought it from the original owner. It's always been a central Texas truck with no rust anywhere on it. Owner says it runs great and has a new fuel pump. Clutch, throw out bearing and rear main seal all done less than 20k ago.
He is asking just under $2000 for it but I am hoping to get it for closer to 1500. The excellent condition private party value is around 1400 but I can see why is asking alittle more looking through the pics.
Any info from long-time first gen owners regarding things to ask the owner about maintenance and anything I should be taking a good look at or listen for during my inspection and test drive is appreciated.
I also have my eye on 1994 limited 4x4 with auto parked at shop with bad tranny. This one is listed for 800 obo. I like the limited body and interior and this truck is just as clean as the XLT except for a scratch on the bumper. Also hard to believe it has over 100k. I would prefer the manual but if the owner won't come down in price I will be looking at getting the automatic rebuilt instead. What are prices y'all have paid for rebuilds on these autos?
Hopefully I'll be posting more here in the furure. I'm already pretty sold on a getting a ttb explorer so it shouldn't be long.
Thanks y'all