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#136 of 219 If you think that is bad... by mcdermott2 Jul 12, 2006 (6:59 pm)
You think there are no posts on the Explorer? I am interested in the Mountaineer, of which I see everywhere in Northern NJ, that is even more depressing. No posts for leasing or buying.
#137 of 219 Re: I have wondered about the following: [marsha7] by aspesisteve Jul 13, 2006 (6:26 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 12, 2006 6:00 pm) i've often wondered the same thing regarding a "car like" engine vs. a truck like engine in an SUV to improve milege. You can find examples such as the Pilot which uses the same engine as the Odyssey - this is a car like engine with great performance. The gas milege in the Pilot comes down due to weight. A Pilot V6 milege is slightly better than what Ford puts into the Explorer but not much. Even if you use the v8 by Ford vs. the V6 in the Pilot, there's not much of a difference. Replies to this message: mtnman1 (Jul 13, 2006 8:48 am)
#138 of 219 Re: I have wondered about the following: [aspesisteve] by mtnman1 Jul 13, 2006 (8:48 am)
Replying to: aspesisteve (Jul 13, 2006 6:26 am) Even if you use the v8 by Ford vs. the V6 in the Pilot, there's not much of a difference.   Except for a huge difference in towing capability between an Explorer and a Pilot. I realize that wasn't exactly the point you were making, but the Pilot is in fact a glorified Mini Van. Same as the Highlander. That's why ford added the Freestyle and the new Crossovers they are introducing next year I guess. For people that like the feel of driving an Suv type vehicle, but really don't need an SUV. I like driving an SUV whether I tow or not. I'll pay the extra price in Gas for now, but will consider a change in a few years if Gas prices continue to rise. I'll never consider a Pilot. Can't stand the looks or the fact they are becoming the new Soccer Mom Mini Van.
#139 of 219 Re: why no posts? [aspesisteve] by explorerx4 Jul 13, 2006 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: aspesisteve (Jul 11, 2006 3:49 pm) maybe they don't feel the need to seek support for the price they paid. Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Jul 14, 2006 8:20 am)
#140 of 219 Re: why no posts? [explorerx4] by aspesisteve Jul 14, 2006 (8:20 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 13, 2006 4:44 pm) "maybe they don't feel the need to seek support for the price they paid"   I'm not sure what you mean by that. Sure some ask on Edmunds if they got a "good" price, but you can't deny what a benefit it is to hear stories from other buyers who will go out and e-mail or fax offers to several dealers at once to see who will cave in the most.   Or you could always just ask the car salesman what a good price is   My guess is that a majority of Ford and GM buyers are old school buyers.
#141 of 219 Re: do Ford buyers use the internet? [kyfdx] by mtnman1 Jul 14, 2006 (8:58 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 12, 2006 3:44 pm) Ford Buyers probably feel good about owning a Ford and don't need to justify their decision. Honda buyers seem to want to let the world know how much more intelligent they are than the rest of us. Some Hyundai buyers still have an inferiority complex. I own both a Ford and Hyundai product which means I feel good and inferior at the same time. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jul 14, 2006 4:45 pm) mtnman1 (Jul 15, 2006 5:35 am) explorerx4 (Jul 14, 2006 5:40 pm) aspesisteve (Jul 15, 2006 9:29 am) explorerx4 (Jul 16, 2006 1:06 pm) and 1 more... gf2020 (Jul 19, 2006 6:53 am) and 1 more...
#142 of 219 Re: do Ford buyers use the internet? [mtnman1] by kyfdx HOST Jul 14, 2006 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: mtnman1 (Jul 14, 2006 8:58 am) Well... I try not to read that much into it.. People buy different makes for all sorts of reasons..   By the way.. any news on Ford Explorer purchases out there? Replies to this message: mtnman1 (Jul 15, 2006 5:35 am)
#143 of 219 Re: do Ford buyers use the internet? [mtnman1] by explorerx4 Jul 14, 2006 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: mtnman1 (Jul 14, 2006 8:58 am) we are saying the same thing. i'll consider a new explorer, but it either has to lose the ugly styling and smaller 3rd row form my '02, or get a whole lot cheaper to accomodate for those steps back. Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Jul 15, 2006 9:29 am) explorerx4 (Jul 16, 2006 1:06 pm) explorerx4 (Jul 17, 2006 3:31 pm) gf2020 (Jul 19, 2006 6:53 am) explorerx4 (Jul 19, 2006 2:55 pm)
#144 of 219 Re: do Ford buyers use the internet? [kyfdx] by mtnman1 Jul 15, 2006 (5:35 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 14, 2006 4:45 pm) Just a theory I've developed from reading different posts in several different Forums. I think it's more of an attitude I see from different Brand owners. Hyundai owners seem to want to defend their choice while Honda owners come across with a smarter than thou attitude. All I can do is guess about Explorer/Mountaineer owners since you don't read much from them. I see many of them on the road though and I love my Mountaineer's styling both inside and out. I am having a problem with whining noise which I'm having checked on the 27th of this month. Other than that I love it. Sorry no recent Explorer purchase here.
#145 of 219 Re: do Ford buyers use the internet? [explorerx4] by aspesisteve Jul 15, 2006 (9:29 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 14, 2006 5:40 pm) I'd be curious to know what you paid in '02.   I'm guessing with gas prices and the economy the way it is that you'd get an '06 for less than an '02. Which is saying something since the car has improved considerably.   I checked the car ads this weekend in the San Jose Mercury, which covers alot of Ford dealers. Thought I might see if there was an Explorer price leader in the paper; strangly there wasn't one Ford dealer advertising this weekend. I guess they blew their wad on the 4th of July "sales event". Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Jul 16, 2006 1:06 pm) explorerx4 (Jul 17, 2006 3:31 pm) gf2020 (Jul 19, 2006 6:53 am) explorerx4 (Jul 19, 2006 2:55 pm)

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