I work 2 miles from work and drive, on average, around 7,000 miles/year. Currently test driving a 2016 XLT 4wd, cloth seats, 98,000 miles, pretty bare bones. This one's for sale from CarMax so I have 30 days or 1,500 miles to test her out. I have taken a couple trips and she seems very solid. Drives incredibly well; lots of power; very smooth; no weird noises, etc. Went to the mountains (300 mile trip) and averaged 18 mpg. Sale price $25,000.
Just found a local 2000 Eddie Bauer 4wd with 110,000 miles. All receipts from new. Transmission replaced 8,000 miles ago with a Jasper unit. Appears to have been garaged. Paint is nice and interior is very clean with minor wear on the seats. AC blows cold. New tires. No leaks, rattles, or strange engine noises. Asking price is $5,900. Seems a bit high, but that's the starting point. Private party sale.
We have three teenage boys so third seat is a must. The 3rd row in the 2016 is very useable and extra space for luggage. The 3rd row on the 2000 is a bench that folds up, so a lot of wasted space. Need a 4wd because we do go to the mountains in the winter.
So, what say you community? Stick with the 2016 or roll the dice with the 2000? Price is not an issue (paying cash either way). But with the 2000, I'll have an extra $20k+ in my pocket. Enough for repairs as needed.
Thanks
Just found a local 2000 Eddie Bauer 4wd with 110,000 miles. All receipts from new. Transmission replaced 8,000 miles ago with a Jasper unit. Appears to have been garaged. Paint is nice and interior is very clean with minor wear on the seats. AC blows cold. New tires. No leaks, rattles, or strange engine noises. Asking price is $5,900. Seems a bit high, but that's the starting point. Private party sale.
We have three teenage boys so third seat is a must. The 3rd row in the 2016 is very useable and extra space for luggage. The 3rd row on the 2000 is a bench that folds up, so a lot of wasted space. Need a 4wd because we do go to the mountains in the winter.
So, what say you community? Stick with the 2016 or roll the dice with the 2000? Price is not an issue (paying cash either way). But with the 2000, I'll have an extra $20k+ in my pocket. Enough for repairs as needed.
Thanks