high miles

[David19 10+ year member]

I know buying a car with high miles isn't always good. But I found a 2000 ford explorer sport for 1995... it has 188k miles though and he says a bad coil which can be replaced for 75 bucks... but the body is fantastic not a single dent or anything and the interior is good except torn leather on middle console... aka hand rest.. Which can be replaced for cheap... but like I said it has high miles but does that matter if its well taken care of? Remeber having a 91 honda and it went well over 275k.. What do u guys think

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[systemincheck 10+ year member]

well its not a honda lol. check it out in person have some one that knows there stuff go with you and see what up with it.. and it comes down to what u think..

 

[Jeremy M 10+ year member]

comparing a honda to a ford is like comparing apples to oranges. If u plan on putting money into it....buy it. But i don't recommend buying something w/ that high of miles....especially if it's a DD.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I'm planning on getting over 200k out of my Ford, but I figure anything beyond that is going to be a gift.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

How long do you plan on keeping it? I personally wouldn't buy anything with that many miles on it.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

A lot has to due with how well he or other owners have taken car of it.

I would offer him 1500 and see if he takes it.

My wifes car is at 180k and have to do some expensive stuff to it, but still running. I imagine at sometime he has dumped some money into it. I would have someone you know who is good with rides, check it out real good.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't pay $2,000 for it. I found a Dodge Colt the other day for $800.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

why doesn't he replace the coil if its only $75 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

why doesn't he replace the coil if its only $75 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

I was wondering the same thing.

That right there sounds shady to me.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I was wondering the same thing.
That right there sounds shady to me.

Maybe he wants to get something new.

 

[GlassEyez 10+ year member]

test drive it, and take it to a mechanic u KNOW and TRUST. and see what they think.

 

[David19 10+ year member]

Yeah I been thinking about it for over a week.. I really didn't wanna pay for a truck with that many miles on it for 2k.. I was seeing what some of you thought... and he didn't replace the coil because its a guy selling it at his car lot he's a dealer... but yeah im sure I can find a way better deal

 

[David19 10+ year member]

How long do you plan on keeping it? I personally wouldn't buy anything with that many miles on it.

Yeah when I buy something this time I want it to last me a few years so guess this wouldn't be the one ha.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

^I'd buy something i wouldn't have to worry about

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't pay $2,000 for it. I found a Dodge Colt the other day for $800.

what year was it?

Mine was a '79 and kicked ***! not