Tips on buying a 98-99 v8 explorer

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Sep 9, 2004 | 07:48 AM

PaulRuffo

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Tips on buying a 98-99 v8 explorer

Hello,
I am looking to purchase a 1998-1999 V8 explorer from a used car dealer auction in the next 2 weeks or so. Are there any things in particular I should look for in these vehicles to decide which to purchase. I will be able to run a carfax on each before I decide which to bid on.

Any problem areas in these vehicles that I could identify with a simple test. I will be able to start the vehicle and could possibly drive it a bit in the parking lot, but that's about it.

Any tips would be much appreciated.

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Paul Ruffo

Sep 9, 2004 | 09:06 AM

JerrySimm

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If you're looking at a 4X4, I would make sure the 4 Wheel Hi and 4 Wheel Lo will engage. It would be best not to do this on asphalt, but I realize that may not be an option given the environment. Other than that, listen for any popping in the susension or brakes.

Good Luck........

Sep 9, 2004 | 09:16 AM

PaulRuffo

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Thanks Jerry, yes I will be looking for a 4x4 model, specifically one with awd. Does the awd design have an option for 4 wheel low?

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Paul

Sep 9, 2004 | 09:50 AM

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I think it does, but I'm not certain. I've alway had 4WD instead of the AWD, but my brother in law has a 96 AWD and I believe it has the 4 Wheel Lo option on the rotary switch.