Explorer Carfax please....

[MENINBLK]

I am looking to buy this Explorer for a daily driver.
Please check vin and tell me what you think.
It is for sale all over the web for $3,650.
I will be paying cash-in-hand and asking $3,000.

1FMZU73E25UB47167
2005 White Explorer XLT V6 4x4
152,573 miles
Leather, Sun/Moon roof
Looks clean and shiny... :)

I'm also looking at a 2005 Eddie Bauer V8 4x4 Explorer.
1FMDU74W75UB46663
175,090 miles
Carfax says tranny was replaced at 65,959.
Selling for $4,995. Cash-in-hand for $4,000 ??

Let me know what you guys think...

Thanks in advance !!

[Quasar3210]

ok, So I have access to autocheck thru a friends account, but the hardcopies don't come to me. So here are the breakdowns.

2005 White V6 Explorer

3 owners so far, first being a rental car.
Has been in 2 accidents 2006 and 2011

last reported mileage is 152,573 on 2/25/2015 at an auto auction.

Everything else seems in order.

The V8 Explorer
2 owners
NO accidents

totally spotless otherwise
last reported odometer was 174,820 on 4/22/14 at an auto auction
which means only 270 miles in the last year Which hopefully means it just sat in a garage or the dealership has had it in stock for quite a long time.


I personally would go with the V8 one, if they are both very clean even though it has slightly more miles. I have heard the V6 explorers can have some issues although thats all 3rd hand info. I personally also tend to stay away from anything that has been in an accident

[Ms. Denmark]

The V8 Explorer
2 owners
NO accidents

totally spotless otherwise
last reported odometer was 174,820 on 4/22/14 at an auto auction
which means only 270 miles in the last year Which hopefully means it just sat in a garage or the dealership has had it in stock for quite a long time.


I personally would go with the V8 one, if they are both very clean even though it has slightly more miles. I have heard the V6 explorers can have some issues although thats all 3rd hand info. I personally also tend to stay away from anything that has been in an accident

Agreed! Miles are high for the V8 but the V6 is a dog IMHO.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

The Aviator has the same body, but our DOHC engine.

[Ms. Denmark]

+1 I would go for Aviator if you can find one...LOVED mine!