Advice, please: Is this a good deal?

[LaDeDa99]

I could really use some help and advice from some Expedition experts:

I have always driven small sports cars and recently got an opportunity to drive a 2003 Expedition. I thought I would hate it.

Man, I was wrong. It's a sweet ride, even if it is as big as a tank.

As it happens, my father's company is selling off some of its surplus vehicles. One is a loaded 2003 Expedition XLT. It was driven by one of the executives who travels the state. For that reason, it has a ton of highway miles, but like all the company cars, it was well maintained (regular oil changes, never bad tires, etc). Here's the deal:

- 2003 XLT Loaded
- Dark green
- Luggage rack/running boards, etc
- Leather interior, decent shape
- 125k miles
- Decent tires
- Price: $7,250

My question: Should I go for this?

If I hate having to drive this big car in town, which is where I do most of my driving, will I find it difficult to find a buyer for an Expedition with so many miles?

Thanks for your help and advice.

 

[toocivil]

First check edmunds.com or kbb.com, kelly blue book, to see if the price there asking is fair. Next have a mechanic you know and trust give the vehicle a once over. If everything checks out go for it. However, be aware that a vehicle with that many miles could have mechanical problems pop up here and there. Thats not bad if you can buy the vehicle without a loan. You may only have to spend some money on it every few months. Instead of a car payment and repair bills.

 

[green03]

not a bad deal especially if you already have another vehicle. Money for upgrades and repairs should be set aside just in case.....
Matt

 

[JoeExpedition]

I can tell you that I now have a 1998 Expedition XLT and its great. It also has 125k miles on it - the only mentionable work was new front ball joints at around 100k miles.

Be sure to check or get all the essential Ford recall change-outs. A few of them are important safety must-have changes!