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Re: a deal for 04 Explorer Limited? [atlantis2000]
by dan1
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Aug 30, 2004 (1:29 pm)
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Replying to: atlantis2000 (Aug 28, 2004 11:55 pm)
We just purchased an 03 Explorer Limited with 12k on it. It has everything you mentioned and also the DVD sytem. We paid aroung $26,500 with taxes. You might be able to get them down. The EB's are nice to but my wife didn't care for the two tone seats. Either way you will be happy with the truck.
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Re: a deal for 04 Explorer Limited? [atlantis2000]
by dan1
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Aug 30, 2004 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: atlantis2000 (Aug 28, 2004 11:55 pm)
Sorry just realized you are talking about an 04. I would go with the used Limited don't forget sales tax on a new vehicle will be a lot higher than a used.
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200,000 Miles
by deejayh
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Sep 03, 2004 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Mar 31, 2004 10:45 am)
My V6 '93 Explorer just rolled to 200,000. I purchased it from the original owner in '96 with 47,000. She lived on a really steep hill, which may have been the reason for the 78,000 mile transmission rebuild. It's been thousands of miles towing a 1,200 lb camper and has seen plenty of highway and city driving. The interior is getting a bit worn, but I'm ready to buy something newer. Perhaps an '02 Explorer.
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by nvbanker
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Sep 04, 2004 (3:34 pm)
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I still have my 94 Explorer with 140,000 miles on the original everything..... what a truck!
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- #1995 of 3320
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sirius sat radio
by ls8
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Sep 07, 2004 (10:38 am)
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just purchased a new Eddie Bauer Explorer and it has a "SAT" button on radio faceplate. No one at dealer seems to know how/if I can get sat radio going. Call Sirius and activate, have dealer install kit, ?? anyone out there know?
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- #1996 of 3320
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You're kidding, right???
by nvbanker
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Sep 07, 2004 (3:56 pm)
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No one at the dealer knew how to hook up the Satellite ratio option? Unbelievable!
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- #1997 of 3320
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Sirius Radio
by mschmal
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Sep 08, 2004 (11:35 am)
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Just have a dealership or audio store install the Sat Radio Kit. you then subscribe i believe online.
Mark
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New Explorer owner
by 1ruoregon
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Sep 27, 2004 (7:14 pm)
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I just traded my Y2K Excursion for a 2003 Explorer XLT with the V-6 and Advance Track 4WD. I have read some of the postings on the Explorer before I purchased mine, buy I would like to know the "good, bad, and ugly" of this rig. I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off, so any insight would be much appreciated!
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Re: New Explorer owner [1ruoregon]
by chuck1
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Sep 27, 2004 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: 1ruoregon (Sep 27, 2004 7:14 pm)
Congratulations on your purchase. I have an '02 with 29K on it. It is standard powertrain, not 4WD or advance track. The V6 is a good motor but it makes alot of noise, especially when cold. Problems to expect; the first thing is a rear end whine which is a wide-spread problem and Ford does not have a fix for. The rear end will start to whine between 25K and 30K at speeds between 50 and 65mph. Another thing is that the transmission seems to loose it's "crispness" at shifting after a period of time. Some on this board have changed the transmission fluid at 30K, even though Ford says it can go much longer between changes. The fluid needs to be changed either by a dealer or independent who is familiar with these since there is not a dipstick to use. Other than the above that's pretty much it. As far as I am concerned the Explorers are still the best "bang for your buck!"
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by nvbanker
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Sep 29, 2004 (7:06 pm)
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I've not experienced either of the two problems mentioned above, in fact, I've experience no problems with my Explorer/Mountaineers of any import. I think they're awesome vehicles.
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