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Originally Posted by glc
Book value on the 99 F-150 is around $5500. Book value on your Explorer is around $6700.
I doubt the F-150 will average 19.5 mpg. It's a heavier vehicle with a bigger engine. I'd say you will probably get about 16 around town and maybe 20 on the highway.
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KBB with all the options lists the F-150 at $6105, and the Explorer at $7210. For $900, I'd be willing to trade even with my Dad. My Ex will need tires and brakes before winter, but the F-150 can go awhile longer before much $ repairs can be expected. Biggest issue around here is that SUV's are NOT selling. Dealer friend told me they are sitting 120 or more, so they are worth nothing in trade. I was offered $2500 by three different dealers. They aren't going for much on Ebay either, and since mine is 2WD and base, it has virtually no value. I will either trade for the F-150 or drive the Ex into the ground.
As for the mpg, on my second tank I got 19.57 mpg (19.68 first tank). I do mostly highway, and have been trying to keep my foot out of it. I calculate mpg a couple of ways. First is to fill it up until it burps and then keep going. I went 475 miles till the low fuel light popped on the first trip, filled it with 24.165 and then managed 473 miles until the low fuel light. Ended up going 488.2 and put 24.953 gallons in. I figure that by not only calculating distance per gallon, but also distance traveled based on tank capacity it is a double check. I'll need to do a few more tanks before I get a good average.
I apperciate the thoughts, and I'm just trying to decide if the F-150 is more or less trouble prone than the Explorer?