Heres what im buying today. Opinions appreciated

[SWADE23]

Morning forum,

I went to see a 2000 expy EB edition yesterday, black w/tan leather.
5.4 liter w/100,000 miles on the clock. clean carfax (I did it myself)
exterior looks pretty good no visible rust or major scratches, no big rust spots on the undercarriage. No drips/leaks etc. The guy I spoke to said its a car from a dealer auction and is selling it on the side.
The interior is in pretty good shape for a car of its vintage. The front seats were not cut/scratched at all, the back seats had a couple marks on them but I think a good detailing could get them out. the 3rd row seat looked like it was never used.

The car drove great, no hick-ups. When I hit the gas it went! The 4.7's Ive seen in the past were ehh in terms of get up and go but the 5.4 is niiccee...

Stereo sounds good no blown speakers. I think there is a bass speaker hidden in the trunk????

The only issue i could find is the back passenger window does not go down at all. Not with the driver side control or the switch on the door. And i think the door lock is a little soft coming up/opening. I had to click it twice a few times to get it open. This could be cause of use?? Maybe?? Or maybe there is some loose wiring in the door? The guy selling was surprised that it didnt open. He said he is selling as is and doesnt want to invest any money to fix it.

His price originally was 5300 and after about 10min debating issues, he dropped it to 5g flat.

My question to the forum is... Is this a good buy? Is the window issue a big deal??

Please let me know, I plan on paying dude today

Thank you

 

[cardude427]

I think its a good buy. The window thing isnt a big deal, its probably a loose connection or maybe the window motor is kaput but it shouldnt be an expensive fix.

 

[Lane24]

Is this just an American thing, but why do you guys call Expeditions cars? We call them trucks or SUV's up here in Canada.

Sounds like agood find though. Door locks are probably just an actuater thing. I had to replace two of mine in my 98 already. I think that is just a normal issue. The window is probably an easy fix as well. For the $300 he knocked off the price you can probably get all of those issues fixed with some $$$ left over.

Go for it!!!

 

[LightningExpo]

sounds like a great buy, theres a stock 8 inch sub in the back that gives it a nice bump

 

[98EXPY 5-0]

On my 98, the rear door lock on the driver seide doesn't always come up enough to unlock it. I basically hit the remote 3 or 4 times to get it to unlock.

Not sure about the window motor.

 

[SWADE23]

I called dude last night to let him know i was on the way to pick it up. The ***** tells me he sold the car a few hours prior for 5500. When i saw it i told him id give him 100 as a binder, he refused and say that as long as i pick it up the next day its all good! Damn!!!!

 

[jimmyv13]

money talks....in his shoes, what if you didn't come back? There's a guy in front of him right now with 5500 in his hand and he hasn't heard from you. Tough call, but I would have called you to let you know someone is here to buy it, just to give you a heads up...

It just wasn't meant to be, that's all....the right truck will come around. I looked for over 8 months before I found mine.

 

[SWADE23]

money talks....in his shoes, what if you didn't come back? There's a guy in front of him right now with 5500 in his hand and he hasn't heard from you. Tough call, but I would have called you to let you know someone is here to buy it, just to give you a heads up...

It just wasn't meant to be, that's all....the right truck will come around. I looked for over 8 months before I found mine.

I hear ya but damn, dont shake a mans hand give him your word then sell that shit with out even calling me 1st. Thats some real ********.

 

[cardude427]

Man that blows.

 

[jimmyv13]

I hear ya but damn, dont shake a mans hand give him your word then sell that shit with out even calling me 1st. Thats some real ********.

Like I said, I wouldn't have done it that way, but people are different, I guess. I treat people as I wish to be treated...

 

[Lane24]

Just wasn't meant to be. Keep lookin... Probably find an even better deal on an even nicer truck.

 

[Catatonic]

You may be able to do better anyway.
I bought a '99 in the spring (black EB) just like you described.
I paid $3,000 with 125k miles
I have 150k on it now and its been great.

 

[SWADE23]

Ok folks, I need a quick opinion on a expy. 2000 expy sport (not the EB) 110,000 miles clean carfax. the interior is minty not leather but thats ok with me, exterior is pretty mint except for some rust spots on the metal step up bars but nothing serious. this truck is red, not maroon, RED! Coke can red, I swear Im gonna go to the sticker shop and get 2 big Coca Cola stickers and throw them on the sides of the truck lol. My favorite color (which is kinda why I'm head over heels for this one).

This is the 1st truck I've seen maybe 3 weeks ago when I started looking. Since then I havent found a cleaner truck (except for the one I was gonna buy last week, but it wasnt red). I've seen about a dozen expy's.

When I originally went to check it out at the used car dealer the price on craigslist was 4895. The price on the dealers website was 5395, and the sticker price on the truck was 6600. lol. I went there with 5g's cash thinking that would do it. So after about 20min reasoning with the owner of the lot, the best price he would give me was 5700 tax & dmv fees included. I said no thanks and left. Today I threw him a call asking if his best price has changed he said no. I said look, Ill meet you half way Ill do 5300 flat. After being on hold for about 5min while he did the math he tells me that he isnt happy with that number but if I really want it come and get it.


My question to the board: Is 5300 for the truck I described a good deal???? Would I be an idiot for doing this deal... But I do really Like this truck...

 

[bdvinc02exp]

I hate to tell you this but I bought a 2002 EB edition expedition in March for 5900 and it has power everything. It is the complete loaded package 3rd row seat, leather, tv and vcr in console, sunroof, heated mirrors, backup sensors. It is the works and it only had 93k when i bought it. also has the 4.6L engine. I got a good deal I know but over 5 seems kinda steep to me

 

[Catatonic]

I paid 3,000 for a 99 Eddie Bauer with 120k.
( I may have said that in your other thread)
I realize my deal was super good but in my area (upstate NY) there are a lot of them in the 3500-4000 range.
I've never seen a bright red one.....Is it a stock color??
If you like it and feel confident then buy it.....It does seem a bit high though.

 

[SWADE23]

@ bdvinc02exp - thats a hell of a deal...

@ Catatonic - for the past month i've been looking i've only found expys with 120k miles and up for 5g's. Even the black one I was going to buy last week was 100k miles and was not as clean as the red one. The price is 5300 tax & dmv included. Minus maybe 600 for that stuff and I paid 4700 for the truck. Roundabout. I actually feel that thats right around the average price from the trucks I've already seen. I will throw up pics this morning.

 

[smithrep]

last week I got '03 XLT with 98k miles for $8500. Great condition, and has everything but leather (including dvd). I think I would keep looking. I'm glad I did.

 

[Catatonic]

@ bdvinc02exp - thats a hell of a deal...

@ Catatonic - for the past month i've been looking i've only found expys with 120k miles and up for 5g's. Even the black one I was going to buy last week was 100k miles and was not as clean as the red one. The price is 5300 tax & dmv included. Minus maybe 600 for that stuff and I paid 4700 for the truck. Roundabout. I actually feel that thats right around the average price from the trucks I've already seen. I will throw up pics this morning.

All said and done thats not a bad price.......especially if its the one you want.