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Thunderace
10-09-2009, 10:47 AM
I've been looking for a 06' or newer Explorer 2WD 4.6 3V V8 to replace our mini van and Marauder (59,400 mile's). Something to tow with, camping, drive year round, etc..We have a buyer for the van and I just found the explorer we want,77,000 mile's,1 owner, original, it's at a Ford dealer 500 mile's from us though e-mails, picture's, phone conversation's the deal's very close. $13,100 for the explorer and they'll give us between $11,000 &12,000 in on trade. Not to bad I think, what do you think? Thank's Dale
ntd
10-09-2009, 11:16 AM
Explorer's are very good suv's kind of rare to find a 2wd it should have a posi track and will not be the best in bad weather. I would look for a 4wd with the v8 2006 and up. anything 2005 and older will have the 5r55s trans they are good but known for wearing the case out were the OD and Int. servos are unless they have been updated with the brass bushing. If you do buy one with the 6 speed trans 6r60 make sure the pcm and trans control module are updated to the latest calibration. Also if you get awd or 4wd make sure all the tires are the same size and have the same tread left if not transfer case could be damaged. any questions sent me a pm
Thunderace
10-09-2009, 11:26 AM
That's all we have up here is 4WD's it took a while to find a 2WD w/v8, I'm use to rwd in the winter, never owned a 4wd before they don't really intrest me. This Explorer I found does have the 6 spd I'll ask about the update calibration. Thanks
fastblackmerc
10-09-2009, 11:42 AM
I've been looking for a 06' or newer Explorer 2WD 4.6 3V V8 to replace our mini van and Marauder (59,400 mile's). Something to tow with, camping, drive year round, etc..We have a buyer for the van and I just found the explorer we want,77,000 mile's,1 owner, original, it's at a Ford dealer 500 mile's from us though e-mails, picture's, phone conversation's the deal's very close. $13,100 for the explorer and they'll give us between $11,000 &12,000 in on trade. Not to bad I think, what do you think? Thank's Dale

So your going to trade your MM with 59k and a mini van, mileage unknown for an SUV that has 18k MORE miles on it????? :confused:

And your going to pay some out of pocket??? :confused:

I don't get it?
Thunderace
10-09-2009, 11:50 AM
Van will be sold to sister inlaw for what we paid for it over a year ago. We love the Marauder but we can't afford to leave it parked 6 months out of the year, also we'll be insuring 1 vehicle not 2, and at least it's got a 4.6 v8!
ntd
10-09-2009, 12:11 PM
The 2wd v8 are fun to drive if you have the VIN sent it to me and i'll cheak the Ford history for you if you want
offroadkarter
10-09-2009, 02:05 PM
the 3rd gen explorers had the 5R55E, not the 5R55S

the second gen's had the 5R55E as well on the 4.0 SOHC V6 models
Speed
10-09-2009, 02:34 PM
Thunderace,
I know where you are coming from, last month I was considering the exact same thing (get rid of both cars for one), and CarMax offered me $11,000. What do I do, I arrange to buy a P71 so the Marauder can still sit during the winter, now got I got three cars instead of one. You might want to try to post it on eBay, especially if you have a clear title.
ntd
10-09-2009, 03:07 PM
the 3rd gen explorers had the 5R55E, not the 5R55S

the second gen's had the 5R55E as well on the 4.0 SOHC V6 models
S or E both had the same problem with servo bores in the case that were fixed with brass sleeves kits
offroadkarter
10-09-2009, 03:29 PM
S or E both had the same problem with servo bores in the case that were fixed with brass sleeves kits

S and E are both crap


Tremec T56 ftw :banana:
ntd
10-09-2009, 03:36 PM
S and E are both crap


Tremec T56 ftw :banana:
v8 2wd explore with a t-56 I'd give up my car and a left nut for that:D
rickey1987
10-09-2009, 05:15 PM
$11 or 12,000 for trade in value is a great deal . The people who traded theirs in (now mine) only got 8,500 for it and it had less miles.
LOWBUCKMM
10-09-2009, 05:47 PM
i was offerd 13k for a trade in on a new sho. but i just dont see me buying a 45k car when i can wait 3 or 4 years and get it cheaper like my marauder.
Thunderace
10-10-2009, 09:56 AM
LOWBUCKMM, I'll be coming through Rockford Fri. eve. the 16th on my way to trade the Marauder. Do you have any recomendations on any cheap/clean places to stay? Dale
Thunderace
10-10-2009, 11:56 AM
ntd or RoyLPita, I talked with the dealer and they ran a report on the explorer it shows no problems with the trany nor was the pcm or trans control module updated. So should it be updated even thow there has never been any issues? Kinda like fixing something thats not broke. Thanks again!
ntd
10-10-2009, 04:30 PM
For the trans recalibration most noticeably you will feel a bump when coming to a stop on 2nd to 1st shift. While this isn't a durability issue it's more about shift feel and timing. To be honest there really are not any common issues with the engine or trans. If its clean go for it sucks you have to get rid of the car stupid bad economy.
LOWBUCKMM
10-10-2009, 06:15 PM
LOWBUCKMM, I'll be coming through Rockford Fri. eve. the 16th on my way to trade the Marauder. Do you have any recomendations on any cheap/clean places to stay? Dale


Dale there are a couple of good places to stay. you got a hilton its kinda pricey but very new and nice. the clock tower resort if you have little kids with i recomend this one very nice indoor water park. and Quality Suites are about the best ones i would go to. but if you want cheap and kinda nice red roof in. if you like to know more just let me know.
Motorhead350
10-11-2009, 02:06 PM
I say no as soon as I read the Marauder would be the trade.