Should i be wary of 264k miles on a stock tranny?
01-15-2008, 05:00 PM
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Should i be wary of 264k miles on a stock tranny?
I have a guy possibly interested in trading a 1998 2wd 12v for my explorer. The thing has 264k miles on it and with the original auto. There's some rot on it and a few little issues here and there. Should I steer clear of this or what?
01-15-2008, 06:29 PM
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I'd want to get it bought cheap enough that if you had to put a transmission in it you wouldn't be out too much money but at the same time if he got that many miles out of the factory transmission I'd say that's a pretty good sign the truck was treated well.
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01-16-2008, 12:33 AM
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Please elaborate on your trade a little more. I have read of many people paying a pretty penny for a 98 12v. If your explore is older this may be a very good deal for you even if you do invest in a new tranny with in the next year or so.
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