Garin
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- May 24, 2009
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- City, State
- Ferndale, WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '94 XLT
I had viewed and eventually joined this site while shopping for a daily driver '91-'94 Explorer. Last winter was the first and last winter I spent without a 4x4. I previously have owned a fullsize Blazer and a 4Runner which died and left me with a chained up econowagon for the winter.
Thanks for all the warnings and tips that I gleaned from hours of reading. I passed on several vehicles before finding what I consider an almost perfect used Explorer. Original owner, only serviced at the dealer, engine sounds like new, absolutely stock, garaged most of it's life with not a hint of rust, and only 113,000 on the odometer. Oh, and from reading the 1" thick folder of all paperwork, the owner took it into the dealer for everything from a check engine light (new MAF) to a loose door handle.
In the week I've owned it I've fixed the throttle cable slack, recharged the A/C and changed out alternator, idler pulley, tensioner and belt to be on the safe side. All but the belt were original.
Just wanted to thank everyone whose posts I have used.
Thanks for all the warnings and tips that I gleaned from hours of reading. I passed on several vehicles before finding what I consider an almost perfect used Explorer. Original owner, only serviced at the dealer, engine sounds like new, absolutely stock, garaged most of it's life with not a hint of rust, and only 113,000 on the odometer. Oh, and from reading the 1" thick folder of all paperwork, the owner took it into the dealer for everything from a check engine light (new MAF) to a loose door handle.
In the week I've owned it I've fixed the throttle cable slack, recharged the A/C and changed out alternator, idler pulley, tensioner and belt to be on the safe side. All but the belt were original.
Just wanted to thank everyone whose posts I have used.
