They both have around 105k miles. Is 1993 too old?
2007-03-16 21:20:37 · 9 answers · asked by Special J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Lexus
absolutely, a lot of these people don't understand market value. exploders has no value when they hit 100k, its no secret.- that ford exploder is about to die. get rid of it now.
ford exploder value-http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?trid=2&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=15&YearId=1999&WebCategoryId=42&VehicleId=My8yMi8yMDA3fDU0Mzk%3d&PriceType=Private+Party&ModelId=100&Mileage=105&SelectionHistory=5439%7c3115%7c60139%7c0%7c0%7c207964%7ctrue&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=0
lexus sc400 value=http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?ManufacturerId=27&YearId=1993&VehicleClass=UsedCar&VehicleId=My8yMi8yMDA3fDEwNzIx&PriceType=Private+Party&ModelId=441&Mileage=105000&SelectionHistory=10721%7c3115%7c60139%7c0%7c0%7c385955%7ctrue%7c385942%7ctrue&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=0
3 years from now, the sc400 will still sell for 5 grand or more, the ford will be in a junkyard along with the navigators.
2007-03-20 03:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by gr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1993 vehicles would normally be too old, but if it's a Lexus, it hasn't even reached 1/2 the life it's capable of. Those are really low miles too. A vehicle made in 1993 should have on average about 160k miles. I'd say go for it, you'll be much happier with a Lexus over a Ford.
By the way, my brother's Ford died at exactly 103,000 miles to the point it would cost him more than it was worth to fix. Same as my dad's Ford, broke down shortly after 100k miles. Lexus' on the other hand have been known to reach well over 350k miles with all original mechanical parts.
2007-03-19 00:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If this is the only choice to make, I would go for the Lexus. It has the same V8 engine you will find in 1990-1994 LS400. They are still smooth as silk eventhough they are 13 yrs old or older and with high mileage, they can still run up to 250K. Such car with 105k miles is definitely still worth a lot in today's market. Go check with your local mechanics and ask them to see how many old lexus outhere they have been seeing without any major serious problem compared to the Ford. My 1991 LS400 still running beautifully with 235K on it and I bought it about 6 yrs ago (174K). Inside the car, some leather on the seat started to crack up due to the sun but the engine itself still amaze me everytime I bring him out for camping.
2007-03-20 20:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by king k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100,000 on a Lexus is nothing, most will go to 300,000 if taken care of.
100,000 on a Ford...its near its death door.
Those that are against Lexus are kids (listed above), for they like little rice rockets like Subaru or Civic and if its not that, to them its junk. No kid has a clue what a car is past "looks".
SC400 is a good car, only issue really is snow. After all, its a sports car, not a family sedan. Never seen a Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo or SC400 handle snow...for all are sport cars.
2007-03-18 15:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well I believe or should I say I know that a lexus is better than a ford. Most people will complain, that toyotas, hondas and lexuses are pieces of crap, but until you have had one you don't know
I would expect that lexus to last a great many more years. If it only has 105000 miles it's just getting started. I would expect you to get at least 250000 miles on that car, if you take car of it. It you keep that ford your only asking for trouble. At 100000 miles it's nearly finished. I bet that car won't last you to 125000 miles
As the guy above said, it's your car, your money and your choice.
2007-03-19 12:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you think the Explorer is expensive to work on try the Lexus. That car is 14 yrs old, wonder why the owner wants to get rid of it? I'd stick with the Explorer, more room, and it sits higher, which I like.
Your money, your car, your choice. You make the call.
2007-03-17 04:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I trade my Exploder for a 83 Mercedes diesel.Got tired of Fords,G.M.s,and Chryslers,exploding transmissions.
2007-03-19 12:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There both loser vehicles. There's nothing special about either of them. When Lexus get over 60,000 miles on them they turn to junk. And the overpriced Explorer is just another crappy Ford. You lose either way.
2007-03-17 05:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
no, I would not move back 6 years
2007-03-19 20:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by justcurious 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋