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Jan 16 2013 09:44pm
Finally got my car :)

I bought a 1998 Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer for 3,500. The seller was the owner (Mom's) son who so happened to be a mechanic

He put on brand new tires, replaced the brake pads/rotors, did a transmission flush, replaced the heater box, and detailed the SUV

135,000 original miles on it. Leather interior no rips/stains. Sun roof working oder.

Whaddya think?
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Jan 16 2013 09:48pm
if the tires were actually brand new its not that bad of a deal.
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Jan 16 2013 09:55pm
It's alright, I'd say if it's good condition then you paid what you wanted to.
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Jan 16 2013 09:57pm
Not terrible, but it's still a 15 year old ford. Make sure you go through it well before you beat the hell out of it.
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Jan 16 2013 10:01pm
Under the hood is what really sold me on the car

The spark plugs were brand new, all the valves were sparkling clean, the transmission fluid was flushed every 20,000 miles with receipts, the oil was changed religiously every 3,000, the battery was new, everything was clean and working efficiently. The exterior and interior of the car were also very clean
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Jan 16 2013 10:01pm
Its an aight deal
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Jan 16 2013 10:11pm
Quote (Sleepy247 @ Jan 16 2013 11:01pm)
Under the hood is what really sold me on the car

The spark plugs were brand new, all the valves were sparkling clean, the transmission fluid was flushed every 20,000 miles with receipts, the oil was changed religiously every 3,000, the battery was new, everything was clean and working efficiently. The exterior and interior of the car were also very clean


The valves were clean? You took the heads off?
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Jan 16 2013 10:15pm
Quote (OEM @ Jan 16 2013 10:11pm)
The valves were clean? You took the heads off?


Yes he pulled the heads off for me to show me the cleanliness and validity of the maintenance done over the years
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Jan 16 2013 10:38pm
Quote (Sleepy247 @ Jan 17 2013 12:15am)
Yes he pulled the heads off for me to show me the cleanliness and validity of the maintenance done over the years


did he give ya head too?
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Jan 16 2013 11:04pm
Quote (BiG_BeN @ Jan 16 2013 11:38pm)
did he give ya head too?


if so that's a deal and a half!
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