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Jul 5, 2006 | 09:23 AM

daspud

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should i do it

hello , need opinions please. should i sell my reliable easy to work on
1994 bronco to buy a 1998 eddie bauer expedition with 5.4 4x4 etc ?
88,000 miles. bronco has 18k on jasper engine 148k on truck
thanks , i can buy the expedition for 5000.00

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Jul 5, 2006 | 09:57 AM

99ExpyProblems

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no way, $5000 not worth it, keep the bronco.

Jul 5, 2006 | 10:03 AM

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Unseen $5k is a good deal if it's in good shape with the low miles. I have one, white and gold. Overall I love it, just can't get rid of the P401 code

Jul 5, 2006 | 12:48 PM

daspud

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thanks for the input guys , the expedition does have a rusted r/s exhaust stud that leaks , what seems like a lot of rust on the block , a/c and trans cooler lines.

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:41 PM

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That's very low mileage for a '98 model. If it hasn't been abused, $5K seems like a great price especially considering it's a 4x4.

Jul 5, 2006 | 11:54 PM

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well, why is it selling for $5k? My question is, why would you get rid of a bronco that you have a new motor and take this Expy with high mileage - it may be low for the year, but its 88,000 miles you've never seen. I've never been a fan of used vehicles with this many miles, but it's not like I've never gambled and taken the plunge. You'd be surprised how many people don't take care of their vehicles. 80,000 miles and 8 oil changes and you have a $5,000 heap of metal.

If you know the background, and feel comfortable letting go of a truck you deemed "reliable" then go for it, but it sounds to me like you may like that Bronco, and parting with it for a 98 Expy, isn't really worth it IMO.

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Jul 7, 2006 | 02:35 PM

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88000 miles is not bad for a 98 that would actually be low mileage. as long as you can drive it and feel like it is something that you want get it. just be prepared to put money out on the off chance that something does go wrong. i purchashed a 97 expy 4 years ago and have had some trouble with it. tranny went out. fuel pump (or so the dealer says) then i had a short on the fuel injection wireing harness. So i say to you. do want you want.