u/Item_Past

So I have a 2003 Explorer ST that needs timing chains and a trans rebuild, would it be worth it to just replace the motor and trans? It’s got 232K on it, I’m the second owner of the truck. I’ve heard several people tell me that I should just upgrade to a full size truck or a ranger because they’re more common to find parts for, and I’ve roughly done the math for the engine and trans rebuild: new Engine = $9k
trans rebuild = 3K

Would it be worth it to even do all the work to it or should I bite the bullet and get another truck?