This is obvious, but you also want to get a Carfax report. www.carfax.com.


"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
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>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
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