So what I'm paying for?
Written: Jun 16 '00
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Pros: Sporty design, nice options
Cons: Gas Guzzling, Ford Creditors very untrusting
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| Jettison's Full Review: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport |
My experience thus far with Ford and my Ford Explorer Sport has been subpar. Reviewing an automobile, I'd like to take the more Consumer Reports approach, and just list the good things and the bad things I've experienced since January 2000.
Good: 1. My dealer was fast, and gave us what we wanted quickly.
2. We got a surprise delivery of two very nice, folding director's chairs with the "Ford Outfitters" logo that we use regularly. It was a nice touch, especially with them not even telling us about the gift!
3. It's a comfortable car with effective air-conditioning and practical seating. The fold-down rear seats are a very smart design.
Ok, the bad!
1. It was a bit overpriced for what I got. I've driven a Jeep Cherokee before this, with the old body style, and it was much cheaper and practical.
2. The gas mileage is totally horrendous. I have yet to obtain the average mileage advertised on the window summary at the dealer. Very bad times to be driving gas guzzlers. Again, something the Cherokee was much more efficient in.
3. Ford Credit has been very crooked. We specifically asked not to receive their special warranty, but the creditors charged us anyway, and when we asked for a refund, they simply applied the 1800 dollars toward the END of our loan. And they have not cooperated or tried to undo the situation since. So, we are in effect paying interest on an 1800 dollar warranty we asked not to have. That was a major downer.
4. The stereo sucks.
5. The suspension sucks.
6. It's value has already depreciated significantly from the time of purchase, and we are already after 5 months well into negative equity.
It's my first Ford. And probably my last for a long time.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 23380
Condition: New
Model Year: 2000
Model and Options: Explorer Sport, Automatic
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Jettison
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Location: Rockwall, Texas
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About Me:
Long absent, I'm back to write reviews with more professional and fatherly perspective.
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