AboutRay Paulsen Expertise confused buying new or used...buy with confidence from dealer or private...consumer fears...paying to much...getting a lemon...accident car...fair value for trade...negotiation process...etc...you simply want a fair deal...
Experience over 30 years in automotive industry, management, retail, wholesale, appraisals, auctions, vintage
Question Hi there, I have been searching for a winter beater for some time now (I own a 2nd gen camaro) and have been leaning more towards 4-wheel drive. I recently found a 1994 ford explorer. My question is, are these particularly prone to problems (i.e. transmission, 4wd, engine, electrical)? Just really anything that stands out as a warning light. It idles rough and the starting price is $800...I am definitely thinking about dropping this price as I work with cars personally for my job. I plan to get it up in the air as soon as I can get it to the garage. Thanks in advance for any advice
Jefferson
Answer Hey Jefferson
My expertise is not mechanical but I know the Explorer quite well and have seen many go beyond 200K, I consider the Explorer very solid but a bit of a pig when it comes to gas consumption.
Starting price $800. ?
Any vehicle sold today with a price tag $2000. or less that will run for a year without major mechanical problems will have been a secure investment, with you personally working with cars I am sure you will not end up with a lemon... good luck.
SUMMARY... In this price range, year, make, model, miles don't come into play - CONDITION - is the only factor.
