Clayton, I obviously don't know how much you paid, but Gen1 Explorers go around here from a low of $300 or so to the occasional one over $3000. The $300 ones have transmission problems, usually some body damage, and the interiors are in need of serious help. The ones that - supposedly - are ok as daily drivers start around $1000, and the occasional 'low mileage' ones that are in really good condition start around $2500 and go up from there. This is private party, of course, not from a used car lot. I paid $800 about 7 years ago for our '94, have put about that much more into it, and use it as a daily driver. I do, however, have two other vehicles that I could use if necessary (but haven't had to so far). The '94 is my favorite for quite a few reasons, and I plan on keeping it as long as I can keep it running.
