Help! I need advice...

[energie]

Okay so i bought a 1991 explorer last winter for a winter vehicle, it was $900, the 4x4 doesnt work, it has rust, leaking power steering, a noisy lifter, and the transmission is going. couple places here quoted me $2000 just to fix it, i could probably pick up a used one for cheap but who knows if it has the same problems i have with it. so this opportunity came up, a buddy is selling a 2000 explorer, 4dr, 4x4 actually works, xlt, no to minimal rust (maybe a bit on the front fender) interior is good, engine sounds good, so this is $4000, and you gotta remember im in canada, so **** isnt as cheap as they are in the states. I'm wondering if i should pick this one up, because im sure it'll run for time to come, plus there are more aftermarket parts available for the 2000's. so let me know your thoughts.

 

[Joe Dirt]

I'd buy the newer one before sinking $2k into the old one. It's really $2,900 vs. $4,000... For $1,100 you get a much nicer 9 year newer vehicle.

 

[marragtop]

Yeah, you will sink almost 2k into the 91 just for the trans. Dump it.

 

[rileyrs]

91 doesnt sound worth it. you well spend at leat 2k gettin it workin, and more stuff will probly come up soon if its in that bad of shape.