Hey everyone, I found a 2017 Explorer Sport with 101k miles for $19k. It has all the options I’m looking for. I’m hoping to negotiate it down to around $18k. What do you think? Worth it or should I keep looking?
Go for it.
Corey said:
Go for it.
Should I just plan on replacing the water pump?
Corey said:
Go for it.
Should I just plan on replacing the water pump?
- Water pump
- Turbos
- Intake valve cleaning
- Injectors
And if you want to tune it for better reliability, replace the oil pump with the M390HV.
@Corey
Sounds like it could get expensive fast… yay.
Darwin said:
@Corey
Sounds like it could get expensive fast… yay.
Not really. If you take care of those things, it should be good for another 100k miles.
Darwin said:
@Corey
Sounds like it could get expensive fast… yay.
While you’re at it, replace the timing chain and guides. 
After that, you’re pretty much set. 
Darwin said:
@Corey
Sounds like it could get expensive fast… yay.
While you’re at it, replace the timing chain and guides. After that, you’re pretty much set.
It just feels like a lot of upfront cost. This is the first car I’m buying with my own money.
@Darwin
You could just drive it until the water pump goes and then do all the repairs at once to make it bulletproof. DIY would cost around $1,000; a shop would be $3-5,000.
Corey said:
Go for it.
Should I just plan on replacing the water pump?
Water pump replacement can cost almost $4,000.
Darwin said:
Corey said:
Go for it.
Should I just plan on replacing the water pump?
Water pump replacement can cost almost $4,000.
I had mine done a month ago, and it cost $2,554.72 out the door.
Go for it. I just got a 2019 XLT with 86k miles for $18,900.
Don’t make the same mistake I did. Do you have any outdoor plans like using a roof tent or towing a trailer? Check the capacity ratings for that specific year.
Tyler said:
Don’t make the same mistake I did. Do you have any outdoor plans like using a roof tent or towing a trailer? Check the capacity ratings for that specific year.
Probably not planning on a roof tent, and I don’t have any trailer plans.
That’s a $10k car, man. I got one with 60k miles for $8,000. It does need a water pump, though, and that’s $4,000.
Noor said:
That’s a $10k car, man. I got one with 60k miles for $8,000. It does need a water pump, though, and that’s $4,000.
Car market must be better where you are. I haven’t seen anything with that kind of mileage anywhere close to that price.
@Darwin
I’m in California/Vegas.
I bought a 2016 with 95k miles for $15k and I love it. Just make sure you get a warranty! I have one, and so far my only major repair was fixing an evaporator leak.
I love my 2017 Sport. Gas mileage sucks, but oh well.