GeorgeAllen Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ive been thinking and I like the explorers and expeditions alot but I have read alot of reviews and they are known to have their problems. Anybody have any feedback on these (horror stories, praise etc.)? I see alot of these at games so I figured this wouldnt be a bad thread. HTTR Dale:helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashburnskinsfan Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Not my thing, but my neighbor has had two Expeditions without any problems and likes them. They drive like crap, but so do most large SUVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 No. Just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Why would anyone invest in an SUV with gas prices being the way they are? Buy yourself a hyrbid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Why would anyone invest in an SUV with gas prices being the way they are? Buy yourself a hyrbid. Hybrids are hippy cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hybrids are hippy cars Who cares. I'd rather drive that than a gas guzzler. Although I don't care what my car looks like. Most people care about that kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeAllen Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 I need the space and 4 wheel drive for the fun winters we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Who cares. I'd rather drive that than a gas guzzler. Although I don't care what my car looks like. Most people care about that kind of stuff. Hmm...I think i'd rather have a Trans Am than a Toyota Prius...regardless of gas prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwpanic Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 if you don't really need all the space of a full sized suv, the subaru outback is an awesome ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeAllen Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 No.Just no. Why? Problems or just not your thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeAllen Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 if you don't really need all the space of a full sized suv, the subaru outback is an awesome ride. Yeah I dont need alot of space, just a bit more than a normal trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 PM riggins44. He owns and runs a Ford dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBrave86 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Glad this question was brought up. I myself am looking for an SUV as well. I need one to haul down alot of my belongings back and forth between Louisiana and Virginia. Im not trying to break the bank, Im looking for an SUV that would last me for 4-5 years that I would be taking 1,000 mile trips in at least 4 times a year. Thinking of anywhere from a 94 to 97 model consisting of a Grand Cherokee, Explorer, or 4-runner. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Had an accord back in highschool, it was great and all but I need an SUV now to transport alot of belongings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 1) I'm assuming that the reason you're looking at a large SUV is because you need a large SUV for one reason or another. Therefore, I'm not going to get into the pro-/anti-SUV discussion. (Although I will state that, IMO, the difference between an SUV and a minivan isn't as clear as some might think. Both can cary people and/or cargo in various configurations. The minivan will be lower, (which means less visability on the road, but more visibility when parking) and lighter (better gas milage, less rugged in a colision)). 2) I talked my parents into getting an explorer. (My primary decision factors were: Mom has arthritis, so we needed a vehicle where the seat was high enough so she could get in without squatting, but low enough that she didn't have to climp up to get in. And the back seat had to handle a 6' 5" passenger with a 6' person in the front.) They got the XLT version, with a leather interior. The only problems after 18 months is that the vinyl portions of the leather seats have split in two places. (The first happened shortly after we picked it up, and the dealer replaced the seat. The second I just noticed, and I haven't taken it in yet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS/HOOS Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have an an Explorer and Expedition. The Explorer has plenty of room for the three of us. My wife likes the Expedition because with a 3 year old it give her more room to maneuver when she has to get in the back seat to take care of the little one. The Explorer gets about 18 miles per gallon, the Expedition gets about 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Excursion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeAllen Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have an an Explorer and Expedition. The Explorer has plenty of room for the three of us. My wife likes the Expedition because with a 3 year old it give her more room to maneuver when she has to get in the back seat to take care of the little one. The Explorer gets about 18 miles per gallon, the Expedition gets about 14. Have you had any troubles or is there something you dislike or love about these vehicles? Any insight would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallntfox Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I bought an Expedition and had to have the ball joints replaced at 37k miles and got rid of it shortly thereafter. It was a gas hog but the wife felt very safe driving it...and from what I've witnessed of her driving I would say that she actually was much safer than those around her. I am a Jeep guy myself.........I had a Grand Cherokee with 175k miles and only had to have the power steering pump replaced at 80k and a leaking trans cooling line fixed at 120k....a total of about $400 in repairs other than routine tires, brakes, maintenance. I may have just been lucky but since I had such a good experience I went and bought an '05 Grand Cherokee 4x4 last summer and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have an older (98) Explorer. It has been OK. Ride likes a truck...well because it is a truck (sorta')....sucks on gas mileage because it has a 5.0 Liter V8...I have had problems with the check engine light for a couple of years now. The Ford dealer kept telling me it was the catylic converter and wanted $700 to replace it. I didn't do it. I have had to put in about $600 bucks in this year for misc. stuff. I have had electrical problems the last two years with it...power locks, stereo, and speakers. I had the whole Firestone Tire fiasco to deal with right after I got it...Ford initially didn't give me 4 new tires because I wasn't in the original recall group eventhough I had Firestones. I ended up paying for 4 new tires myself and then Ford broadened the recall and I was reimbursed for the tires. Bottome line. It is a good tailgate vehicle. It is an uncomfortable ride. It sucks on gas. I didn't buy a new one when I bought a vehicle last summer. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeAllen Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 I appreciate all the feedback people. Thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSW Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have an 02 explorer. Dont get a Ford SUV. Awful ride, and it just gets worst as the vehicle gets older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 No. Save your money. Full sided SUVs are a ripoff. Way overpriced, terrible gas mileage, terrible ride. Blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffjd Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I had a 97 explorer and than an 01 Expedition. Purchased both of them new. Two of the finest and most reliable vehicles Ive ever owned. Put 75,000 mile on both and turned them in. The Explorer needed a new battery once when I lived in Cleveland and the Expedition was never in for service even once. I thought the Expedition rode nicely in comparison to other SUV's ive driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Animal Trainer Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I've got a 96 explorer with 210,000 miles on it. Maybe put $400 into it for a transmission problem about 2 years ago. Never had a problem with it. Runs great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 GM has a hybrid SUV coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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