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| I have never owned a car which fits what you describe (repairs every other week for months on end). My time goes for far more dollars than average, but I would not, and probably will not, hesitate to buy a 2006 Mountaineer now that my foray into Toyota land has been so miserable. I just can not imagine a vehicle as bad as what you describe in this day and age. Anyone with such a car needs to use the lemon law, sue the dealer or manufacturer, or more likely, find a better repair facility. I strongly suspect that such a situation would be the result of a lousy repair department. Even the cheapest cars today are much better than that. | |
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I am planning to purchase a 2005 Explorer Sport. Occasionaly will tow boat with GVW of 3500 lbs. Will the 4.0L V6 work ? Some hills, nothing steep. Any thoughts appreciated. There is more selection with the the 4.0 L
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| Why bother with the little engine? I doubt the mileage will be any better than the V8 on those hills and with the trailer. The V8 only costs a little more than the 6. | |
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| get the towing package too. gives you some load headroom. | |
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Replying to: protectsecon1 (Jun 22, 2005 7:15 am) |
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Replying to: protectsecon1 (Jun 22, 2005 7:15 am) E.D. |
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*Clapping* Yes V8 definately, specially long term...
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| consider towing with a 210 HP V6, just ain't got the guts...the V8 will certainly serve you better...if no towing, different story, but towing 3500 lbs just ain't right for a V6...IMHO | |
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Replying to: ANT14 (Jun 23, 2005 3:05 pm) Considering than the towing issue, I can understand going with the V8. However, "long term issue" I would like to address. I have a '02 XLT 2WD with the V6. Granted, the engine is inherently loud, but it has proven to be very reliable up to my present odometer of 41,000 miles. So it seems to be the thing to "knock the V6". But I don't understand why. On the highway, it gets a consistent 20mpg if you stay under 75mph. The V8 will not get this kind of mpg CONSISTENTLY on the highway. I will admit in the city the mpg is not that different between the V6 and V8. Of course, you will always have those who claim (when the moon and the stairs align-and the capricorn moon is on the rise... ) that you can get 20 mpg on the highway with the V8. 
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