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That price sounds cheap for a '89 with only 107,000 miles on it. How is the truck's body?Is there a lot of rust on the tailgate and around the rear wheelwells? Hey as long as it runs good,and the majority of the optional stuff(power windows&locks,rear window,heater,etc.) works,you can always fix rusty areas.If the body is generally rustfree,I would definitely testdrive it and see how the engine,tranny,and cooling system are.With any 4x4 used vehicle,it's also a good idea to try out the 4x4 system.This is less important if you don't plan on going off-road(or in snow) much,but if it'll be used off-road a lot,you don't want to have to rebuilt the transfer case right away.If the engine,trans,and T-case are strong...I'd say consider buying it!You might also have the brakes checked.Mine need new rotors&brake pads up front.My guess is the '89 you're looking at probably needs brake work.A friend of mine did the work on my '90,so I got it cheaper(it pays to have good friends in the business...).Rotors can be expensive for Broncos.Good luck with your Bronco!
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 13-Oct-01 AT 10:39 AM (EST)[/font][p]I went to look at the 89 but I had all sorts of problems. I don't think guy ever gave it an oil change so I nixed that on but I came across anoter. It's an 88 XLT with 103000. Body is clean. It has a little rust on the passanger side rear tire flare and the bottom of the tailgate has some rust. New gas tank, abd good tire thread.The interior is immaculate. The guy has owned the truck since 90 an it seems well maintained. He did tow a 19 foot boot with it for a few years. (Should I be worried about that?) He's asking $2300.
Also he mentioned that occasionally, the check engine light comes on and the oil pressure gauge shows a loss of pressure. His mechanic says that there is no loss in oil pressure even though the indicator light is on it's a computer thing. Have you ever heard of this type of problem. is he BSing me?
Can it be to good to be true?
Also he mentioned that occasionally, the check engine light comes on and the oil pressure gauge shows a loss of pressure. His mechanic says that there is no loss in oil pressure even though the indicator light is on it's a computer thing. Have you ever heard of this type of problem. is he BSing me?
Can it be to good to be true?
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Any time you buy a used vehicle,you don't know how it was driven,the history of fluid changes,etc.,but if it has low oil pressure and/or the check engine light comes on and stays on,there must be a reason. It may have an oil pump that is about to go.BELIEVE ME,it isn't a fun experience driving along then suddenly hearing your engine clattering away due to little or no oil pressure.If this ever happens you pull off the road and shut it off immediately.Some people try to make it to the nearest garage,but all the while they do more harm to the engine.I knew somebody who seized up an engine attemping to do just that. Now if he did some mild towing with the Bronco, I wouldn't consider that a "red flag",so to speak-just check the level&color of the tranny fluid.The check engine light comes on for a reason....the computer doesn't like something going on.My EFI460's oil pump screen got clogged up with metal shavings ,destroyed the pump,and starved the engine of oil.The cost to repair? On a 4X4 vehicle,it's more expensive-a lot of time/labor involved.$824.00 later....You'll find the "right" Bronco,but I don't think this one is it.
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Going to have my mechanic check it out thurs. I already let him know abou the check engine light. I'll post the outcome and what the mechanic has to say then. In the mean while I will keep my option open.
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