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#1 of 95 Ford Explorer Sport Trac by libertycat Jul 02, 2003 (9:33 pm)
I love the style and roominess of these vehicles. I see them all the time, so why isn't there an active discussion about them? And yes, they have a bed so they are crew cab short bed pickups NOT SUVs.
#2 of 95 Discussion by lennx Jul 03, 2003 (4:43 am)
There was a group once but discussions died out.   This is an interesting vehicle. I just took one for a ride yesterday along with a crew cab F150. Both had a good ride for trucks.   I liked the power back window and lower step in height of the Sport Trac.   I am thinking of waiting for the new GMC 4 dr Canyon to come out before I make a final choice.
#3 of 95 lennx by libertycat Jul 03, 2003 (9:15 am)
If i were u, I would just take the Sport Trac. The Canyon will likely be more expensive and unless u need a longer bed, the Sport Trac will serve u well.
#4 of 95 suv with a bed, hence -- an suv by saddaddy Jul 03, 2003 (9:40 am)
#5 of 95 It is a pickup because it has a bed by libertycat Jul 03, 2003 (10:32 am)
saddaddy, have you ever heard of a crew cab pickup? If not, this is exactly what the Sport Trac is. SUVs by defintion do not have beds.
#6 of 95 Sport Trac by campout Jul 05, 2003 (7:19 pm)
Hello to everyone on the list. I personnally the Sport Trac is a great all around vehicle. My wife and I currently own a '97 F-150, but we just don't need that big of a truck for the things we do. Yes it is a pickup truck, it has a bed. But here in Illinois you can get either truck plates or passenger car plates, they can't make up there minds. I agree with Lennx that I may wait to see how that GMC Canyon might be, dealers should have them by Nov. That is a nice looking truck and should be decent competion for the Dodge Dakota. I definitly want to take a Sport Trac for a test drive, I am sure it would fit all our needs, but don't know if the bed is big enough for what we want to use it for, coming down from a full size truck don't want to go too small. Any input appreciated.   Sincerely, Paul
#7 of 95 Well by libertycat Jul 05, 2003 (10:11 pm)
The interior is as big as your F150 probably. Try to get the leather option and u'll have a beautiful interior without too much excess cost. You'll just have to see about the small bed, remember however there is a bed extender.
#8 of 95 My 2 cents by masterson Jul 06, 2003 (3:44 pm)
Well all, I had excitedly waited a long time for the Chevy/GMC S-10 replacement, but ended up buying an '03 ST and here's why; and it came during the long wait. First the explorer's engine has been around, while the GM inline engine might be better, it is virtually untested in the marketplace (timewise); anyone can research the Ford's issues and know what they are getting. Second, the Sport Trac has and will have the most interior room, granted it will also have the smallest bed. However, think about what you need the bed for, I can still bring home 8' lumber with no problem. The only lose with the bed is volume (i.e. dirt, stone, sand, mulch)otherwise I didn't see the difference between a 4' bed and a 6' foot bed, especially while sacrificing interior room (kids). Third with the economy, it was a great time to take advantage of low financing and rebates. I would be very surprised if a brand new model from GM that has a market eagerness will need rebates to sell the first year.
#9 of 95 Pickup v. SUV, MPG, $ by lennx Jul 07, 2003 (2:28 am)
Maybe this should be listed in pickups and SUVs.   What are people who have the Sport Trac getting for real world MPG?   If the Canyon pricing is similar to the Sonoma, I think it will be compettive with the Sport Trac. In the north east, I see adds for the Sport Trac for $22K - 23K. Sticker on a Sonoma 4 dr is in the $25 to $26K range.
#10 of 95 Bed Length by lennx Jul 11, 2003 (10:10 am)
Wow the bed is short.   My bike is about 64" long. It fits in the F150 Supercrew bed fine. Not even close in the Sport Trac. I am not fond of the bed extender since it open.

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