Not too shabby
Written: Oct 31 '03
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Pros: Good towing package, nice handling, and good stereo.
Cons: Dont get a flat, not enough cargo area.
The Bottom Line: Glad I got it. One of the best auto purchases I have ever made, especially for the price that I paid for it {I LOVE
to haggle}
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| pdpig's Full Review: 2001 Ford Explorer 4WD |
When I set out to purchase a new auto, I did not really give the Explorer that much consideration. But, now, after owning it for just over a year, I can say that I am truly pleased with it. I was impressed with how much you can tow, the pulling power of the engine, and the stereo is not too shabby.
In my occupation I am sometimes required to bring a lot of gear with me and I kind of wish that the cargo area was bigger, but, the Explorer is still larger that Chevy. I think that while driving at a high rate of speed on the highway, the exterior sound is too great to enjoy the stereo. I wish Ford did a little bit more to make the auto more to insulate the exterior noise.
In my occupation I am sometimes required to bring a lot of gear with me and I kind of wish that the cargo area was bigger, but, the Explorer is still larger that Chevy. I think that while driving at a high rate of speed on the highway, the exterior sound is too great to enjoy the stereo. I wish Ford did a little bit more to make the auto a little bit more to insulate the exterior noise. Oh ya, last night while driving to work, I got a flat. I think that engineer who designed the tire changing system, never had to USE this system. It was a real pain.
I think that I like SUV's more simply because sitting at a higher elevation, you get to see more of the road and it gives you time to mentally digest more information in a timely manner. When I was a truck driver, this is one thing that I found to be of particular value when driving long hauls. I like the seats, they have found to be comfortable on long or short drives. I think that the side step bars or great for my wife {who is a little vertically challenged}. My kid uses them as well to climb up and out of the auto. Pleased I got it overall.
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Amount Paid (US$): 13500
Condition: Used
Model Year: 2001
Model and Options: XLS
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