I usually recommend that an interested purchaser have the unit check by a
disinterested 3rd party shop. Aside from checking know wear`areas
(particularly brakes and suspension and steering components) they can also
look for evidence of abuse, poor service history or accident.

I say "disinterested 3rd party" for two reasons. First, you have a salesman
that wants to make a sale...... unless you know him/her personally, you have
no idea regarding their integrity. Second, all too often, someone will
coerce themselves into purchasing the wrong vehicle.

"JSS" > wrote in message
...
> I'm looking at buying an Explorer from a local dealer and would like
> to know if there is anything I need to check before I sign all the
> paperwork. It is the 4x2 with 54k miles and appears to be in good
> shape. They will be replacing the driver side mirror and the
> windshield.
>
> After doing a quick search I haven't found any major problems with the
> model but Like I said it was a quick search. Any suggestions on what I
> should check before it's a done deal.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff