Need Vehicle Advice

Kush Push

Kush Push

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I currently own a 1990 camry deluxe. Has 220,000 miles on it. Seems like a dependable solid car, i have driven it for 10,000+ miles. Ive never been a fan of ford just from what ive heard, not from experience. A lady wants to trade me her 2dr 2wheel drive 1994 ford explorer. It has 86,000 miles. If youve ever owned an explorer let me know what you thought about it and any advice is appreciated. Thanks
 
Kush Push

Kush Push

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Too late cars were already invented. You must have a car to get a job. If only it was that easy.
 
jrainman

jrainman

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No way that toyota has plenty left in her , 220 k aint Jack shit for miles, that explorer Is well known for tranny falure and its like a 3k tranny, motor are good but ,google what im sayin ,and that 86k is just at the point average trans problem with the explorer 85-130k , unless she can show you a recipt on the trans fluid and filter was changed every 30k run away . if you do the trade remember this post when your kickin your self in your ass ,as the guys telling you rebuilt 2-3k ,junk yard explorer tranny 1,100 to 1,600.
 
jrainman

jrainman

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Just did my own google search, check out ford explorer transmission/ford problems.com ,just as I said
 
Kush Push

Kush Push

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Thanks thats what i was thinking after research. My camry holds its value as most fords dont, even with such low mileage. :/ just needed a second opinion. Dont think i could ever part with my camry... So pissed i recycled my mx-6. Whats yalls first/fav car?
 
Ifrit

Ifrit

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The Japanese know how to build reliable engines, whereas the Germans and Americans build junk. enough said...
 
Indagrow

Indagrow

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Meff not junk, comon... Are you going to be exploring in the woods.. Otherwise the Camry is the s after choose I just had a trade come into the lot with 346 k on it dude said it ran like a champ...we junked it. Either way mpg wise the Camry is a better choice unless you want to go off roads in which case the explorer is an awesome truck
 
ClaytonBigsby

ClaytonBigsby

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The '94 Ford Explorer was the one that gave them the nickname "Exploder". Also, I believe that was the year with all of the fatalities from exploding tires caused by a poorly designed front suspension. Tell her to throw in $2k and it's a deal!
 
Kdog988

Kdog988

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To tell u from experience i junked a 94 exploder for the very reason of the tranny. I had it for a few years and kept all matience up to date. Oil change, tires etc. About 3 weeks ago i was driving and the tranny litterally droped on the street. My advice is dont do it
 
jrainman

jrainman

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Ifrit said:
The Japanese know how to build reliable engines, whereas the Germans and Americans build junk. enough said...
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No American due still build very good cars ,just as good sometime better , I have a 2002 Chevy with 422,000 k on her motor and trans never touched , struts altenenator, and general maint stuff ,5 th set of tires and 6th set of front brakes 3d set on back brakes but thats it.
 
slowbus

slowbus

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NO FUCKIN WAY. the worst year/model ever.And I am a Ford guy. The EXPLODER is so bad.Believe us RUN FAR - RUN FAST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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SensiHerb

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is this a fucking joke bro? nothing seems to strike you as odd? she wants to trade you a vehicle 4 years newer, with 140,000 less miles... damn i have never heard of a woman scamming a dude in a vehicle trade (assuming you're a male for some reason). dont trade, there are so many red flags its retarded. something is wrong with the ford, i am willing to bet my mother on it.

Kdog988 said:
To tell u from experience i junked a 94 exploder for the very reason of the tranny. I had it for a few years and kept all matience up to date. Oil change, tires etc. About 3 weeks ago i was driving and the tranny litterally droped on the street. My advice is dont do it
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and im going to have to call bullshit on this guy. no way did all the trans mounts break, the bell housing snapped, as did the drive shaft... maybe the trans failed, but im calling bullshit on it being fine and up to date with maintenance and out of nowhere the trans literally ending up on the street... unless you where wheeling, beating the piss out of it, cased out, and snapped everything.
 
Kush Push

Kush Push

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Yes im a male. I just turned 19 and have very little vehicle knowledge thats why i ask. I did my own research and i saw alot of tranny issues thats why i was skeptical and sought a second opinion rather then my own but you guys confirmed what i already thought
 
Ifrit

Ifrit

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Kush Push said:
Yes im a male. I just turned 19 and have very little vehicle knowledge thats why i ask. I did my own research and i saw alot of tranny issues thats why i was skeptical and sought a second opinion rather then my own but you guys confirmed what i already thought
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Why would you even doubt a flagship Toyota model? Toyota has consistently made reliable vehicles since their beginning. They are also the most wealthy of all of the auto makers in the world. How do you think they achieved such wealth?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-20126363/million-miles-and-counting-for-a-honda-accord/

It's remarkable that an Accord can reach a million miles. Don't ditch the Toyota for the Ford.
 
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