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205 messages, Last post on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:53 PM
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looking to buy or lease an 06 mountaineer primer 2wd v8 w/ 3rd row, and most goodies. Trying to leave behind an 04 explorer xls. 1 simple question i can't find the answer to... In the 04, the rear seats don't recline. Do they on the 06 mountaineer? No time to visit dealership 32miles away. Thinking on buying within 3-12 months. Would anyone recommend the darker colors? Is the nav system worth the extra money performance wise(does it call with blue tooth or play dvd's while parked)? Nearest ford place is less than a mile away but want to see the mountaineer to see what I'm dealing with. 
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I'm looking for a used explorer - 1,2 or 3 years old with less than 36k miles. Was there a year in there that had a big change for the Explorer. I would also be towing a tent trailer that weighs 1,500 lbs. Will the v6 be labored for this? thanks,
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 17, 2006 2:04 pm) regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 17, 2006 3:55 pm) hellloooooooo Anyone care to take a stab at my question? Why are there sooo many one year old Ford Explorers for sale out there. I'm delighted to see that I can buy a used car with low miles and save some cash, but on the other hand it's a bit perplexing to see so many 1 year old cars on the market. They can't be lease returns.
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 23, 2006 5:17 pm) All those folks who love Explorers wanted the new one. That happens with just about every major redesign for every brand. I would think with SUV sales being as soft as they are with rising gas prices, you should be able to strike a decent deal on any used (or new) Explorer you find.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Apr 25, 2006 7:18 am) I can't imagine selling a car after just one year of ownership unless I really hated it or the family suddenly grew. But I would agree that the Explorer is one of the few SUV's that can be rented at Hertz for example - and they usually flip their cars after one year. That explains why all the '05 used Explorers for sale are on dealer lots and not by owner - I'm guessing. Not sure I like the idea of buying a former SUV rental.   thanks,
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 26, 2006 9:02 pm) That said, I see a lot of non-Ford Hertz rentals, too. I see Kias, lots of GMs, Mitsubishis, Toyotas....even some Hondas on their rental lots. I don't know how often Hertz turns their cars over, though. There are two Ford plants around the city I live in (Cincinnati). One is getting ready to close down since Ford announced their restructuring. But, there's always a ton of 1-2 year old Explorers available around here....some of them have under 10K miles on them. I assume these are employee vehicles that are turned over every year. These vehicles were bought with the employee discount plan and the owners probably didn't lose much, if anything, on them by trading them on a newer model. I don't know of anyone who's said they don't like them. It's just attractive for them to drive a new one every year. Then, you're going to have those folks whose "knee jerk" reaction to oil prices decide they don't want an SUV anymore. Then take a beating by trading their perfectly fine Explorer in on something smaller and more fuel efficient. I'd say you'll see that with just about any brand that's currently selling SUVs and bigger trucks. I've probably seen more 1-2 year old Toyota Sequoias and 4 Runners (which I own one of) SUVs for sale in the last month or so as I ever have. I wouldn't dare trade in my 4Runner right now as I'd get absolutely slammed on the real worth of it. Plus, the toyota lots are filled with both slightly used and new ones just piling up on the lot. Same with Honda Pilots....and Blazers or Tahoes, etc.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Apr 27, 2006 2:35 pm) I'm guessing that if the 1 year old Hertz rental isn't "rattled out" then it might be the way to go considering everything is covered under warranty for another couple years. Buying an employee car would be great if they were here on the west coast - most every 1-2 yr old used Explorer out here is on a dealer lot - unfortunately. I've got an '04 F150 that is just more truck than I need and not enough car - the 35 gallon tank now costs over $100 to fill, but it sounds as if the Explorer milege is about the same.
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 28, 2006 8:38 am)
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Replying to: graphicguy (May 01, 2006 7:04 am) a one year old Explorer XLT 4x4 at Hertz with 20k miles can be had for $17k. Since I usually pay cash and plan on using the truck most of the time for work, I'm likely to go used.
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