I regret getting rid of my ex

1997green · 06-25-2008, 11:14 PM

I got rid of my explorer for a escape in april-ish. I wish I never did that. The V6 escape doesnt seem to get much better MPG, you get a louder interior that you can see is entry level suv. BAsicly what Iam getting at is I miss my explorer and if your thinking of getting rid of yours, really think about it cause the explorer is the best suv/car ive owned. It had problems but it was useful. You can take it off the road, you can go through snow nicely. Iam gonna start saving to get a 1999-2001 eddie bauer which prices seem to be dropping since I bought my escape.

X6StringerX · 06-25-2008, 11:34 PM

I've owned a bunch of vehicles, 2 of which were Explorers, and my current vehicle is a Z28. To make a long story short, the Z is for sale and I'm looking for another Explorer. It's hard to beat them.

Essex4x4 · 06-26-2008, 01:14 AM

I agree, i owned a 1991 EB for about 10 years, it was totaled in an accident. I decided to buy a 1999 Honda Accord which i owned for about 3 years. I sold it in January of this year and bought my 06 XLT. I once again smile when i go out driving. I am once again proud to tell people what i drive. I think is the American Pride

. The Honda was good but i am so glad i own a Ford again.

06-26-2008, 03:41 PM

my last 3 vehicles were fords...and I owned 3 or 4 others ( a couple of BMW's in there)...mostly mustangs and expy's...and a probe GT
I love my ford, poor gas milage and quirkiness and all...proud to be an buy an american

*biggs92EB* · 06-26-2008, 03:46 PM

deceiving title on this thread, i was like "NOOO DUDE!! DONT TAKE HER BACK!!"

Then I read it and was like oooohh his explorer ok...yeah i refuse to get rid of mine, i wanted something else, so i bought a chevy Z71. I still have my explorer. (And i still hate my ex!)

mp88 · 06-26-2008, 03:55 PM

I regret getting a newer one. The '94XLT was a tank. I could have lifted it so much easier than this new one. Somehow it got better gas mileage.

. And uh, the trunk was a lot more "spacious" (especially when the seats were folded down), seeing as it how it was a four door.
All in all, I'm beginning my second semester of commuting at college, so a Corolla is going to be my main mode of transport. But I still love my X, so she's going to be the garage ornament, and my fun car.

RedEB · 06-26-2008, 09:33 PM

I am actually looking to dump my 'ploder, but after sopping around, I am just so completely underwhelmed. I say a 2000 4runner, expecting to be impressed and was just downright unimpressed. The newer Xs, like mp88 said, are just kinda cheap feeling...I almost find myself wanting to just find a 2000-2001 V8 explorer and staying with the 2nd gen. Hate to say it, but I would take a nice red eddie V8 2001 X before taking a new car...they all seem so bloated and mini-van like these days.

Essex4x4 · 06-26-2008, 09:47 PM

I really like how smooth it rides, the independent rear axle makes for a decent ride. I thought about buying a ranger, but the solid rear axle just makes the ride so bad. How ever i did not want a minivan, or AWD i wanted true 4x4. Don't get me wrong you will never confuse the ride of a 3rd or 4th gen to the ride of a unibody suv, but still its good enough for me. I know that its nothing like a Jeep Wrangler, nore does it come close to some of the explores on this site but i like it, and will be keeping it seeing that i just bought it in January 08.

redneck21 · 06-26-2008, 09:58 PM

I miss my old EX she had a nice set of.....ummmm....o you mean the car ok. I love my EX the only thing i would replace it with a 01 with a SOHC and dark gray on the inside.

brianjwilson · 06-27-2008, 12:34 AM

You should buy my wife's 97 explorer if you miss yours! lol
I'm not a big fan of the Escape either. Lots of road noise and feels like an underpowered car.

1997green · 06-27-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianjwilson

You should buy my wife's 97 explorer if you miss yours! lol
I'm not a big fan of the Escape either. Lots of road noise and feels like an underpowered car.

I wish I had money to buy a explorer.

Yes the escape is very noisey, I thought it was just the tires when I bought it. 0-60 its pretty good. 60mph+ is when the struggle happens.

brianjwilson · 06-28-2008, 01:32 AM

Yup, try sitting in back. It's actually almost uncomfortable because of the noise on the freeway.

06-28-2008, 11:26 AM

During one of the prior fuel crises--"78-77" i think, my brother sold his big Ford pickup because of the gas mileage, and bought a Toyota pickup--in those days, they were very basic. He kept it all of 3 months, and was back to a big Ford pickup. the gas prices stabilized (at about 1.50 a gallon-1977)
and he was happy.
Bottom Line--Don't jump from your Explorer just because of mileage--weigh all your options, and then decide..
Bill W
38N121W

06-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#1
1997green Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 XLT Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I regret getting rid of my ex I got rid of my explorer for a escape in april-ish. I wish I never did that. The V6 escape doesnt seem to get much better MPG, you get a louder interior that you can see is entry level suv. BAsicly what Iam getting at is I miss my explorer and if your thinking of getting rid of yours, really think about it cause the explorer is the best suv/car ive owned. It had problems but it was useful. You can take it off the road, you can go through snow nicely. Iam gonna start saving to get a 1999-2001 eddie bauer which prices seem to be dropping since I bought my escape.

06-26-2008, 01:14 AM	#3
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,682 Vehicle Specs	I agree, i owned a 1991 EB for about 10 years, it was totaled in an accident. I decided to buy a 1999 Honda Accord which i owned for about 3 years. I sold it in January of this year and bought my 06 XLT. I once again smile when i go out driving. I am once again proud to tell people what i drive. I think is the American Pride. The Honda was good but i am so glad i own a Ford again. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

06-26-2008, 03:46 PM	#5
biggs92EB Elite Explorer Biggs, CA 92 Special Eddie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 792 Vehicle Specs	deceiving title on this thread, i was like "NOOO DUDE!! DONT TAKE HER BACK!!" Then I read it and was like oooohh his explorer ok...yeah i refuse to get rid of mine, i wanted something else, so i bought a chevy Z71. I still have my explorer. (And i still hate my ex!) __________________ 92 Eddie Bauer

06-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
RedEB Wannabe Elite Explorer Portland, OR 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 346 Vehicle Specs	I am actually looking to dump my 'ploder, but after sopping around, I am just so completely underwhelmed. I say a 2000 4runner, expecting to be impressed and was just downright unimpressed. The newer Xs, like mp88 said, are just kinda cheap feeling...I almost find myself wanting to just find a 2000-2001 V8 explorer and staying with the 2nd gen. Hate to say it, but I would take a nice red eddie V8 2001 X before taking a new car...they all seem so bloated and mini-van like these days. __________________ '97 SUHC w/ 31 BFG's TT and Shackles, 4.10s, Magnecore wires, screamin' demon coil. My X is terminally ill.

06-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#8
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,682 Vehicle Specs	I really like how smooth it rides, the independent rear axle makes for a decent ride. I thought about buying a ranger, but the solid rear axle just makes the ride so bad. How ever i did not want a minivan, or AWD i wanted true 4x4. Don't get me wrong you will never confuse the ride of a 3rd or 4th gen to the ride of a unibody suv, but still its good enough for me. I know that its nothing like a Jeep Wrangler, nore does it come close to some of the explores on this site but i like it, and will be keeping it seeing that i just bought it in January 08. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

06-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#2
X6StringerX Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,464 Vehicle Specs	I've owned a bunch of vehicles, 2 of which were Explorers, and my current vehicle is a Z28. To make a long story short, the Z is for sale and I'm looking for another Explorer. It's hard to beat them.

06-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
ThePhoenix Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	my last 3 vehicles were fords...and I owned 3 or 4 others ( a couple of BMW's in there)...mostly mustangs and expy's...and a probe GT I love my ford, poor gas milage and quirkiness and all...proud to be an buy an american

06-26-2008, 03:55 PM	#6
mp88 Wannabe Elite Explorer Nesquehoning, PA '98 Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	I regret getting a newer one. The '94XLT was a tank. I could have lifted it so much easier than this new one. Somehow it got better gas mileage. . And uh, the trunk was a lot more "spacious" (especially when the seats were folded down), seeing as it how it was a four door. All in all, I'm beginning my second semester of commuting at college, so a Corolla is going to be my main mode of transport. But I still love my X, so she's going to be the garage ornament, and my fun car.

06-26-2008, 09:58 PM	#9
redneck21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Georgia 1999 sport Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 489 Vehicle Specs	I miss my old EX she had a nice set of.....ummmm....o you mean the car ok. I love my EX the only thing i would replace it with a 01 with a SOHC and dark gray on the inside.

06-27-2008, 12:34 AM	#10
brianjwilson Wannabe Elite Explorer 98 Ranger, 05 Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 638 Vehicle Specs	You should buy my wife's 97 explorer if you miss yours! lol I'm not a big fan of the Escape either. Lots of road noise and feels like an underpowered car. __________________ 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew - Xcal 2, Bilstien 5100's leveled 2" 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 six speed, 2" drop on 18's Old Stuff; 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 locked and lifted on 33's 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 on 33's 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 on 31's

06-28-2008, 01:32 AM	#12
brianjwilson Wannabe Elite Explorer 98 Ranger, 05 Sport Trac Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 638 Vehicle Specs	Yup, try sitting in back. It's actually almost uncomfortable because of the noise on the freeway. __________________ 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew - Xcal 2, Bilstien 5100's leveled 2" 2003 VW Jetta GLI VR6 six speed, 2" drop on 18's Old Stuff; 2005 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 locked and lifted on 33's 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 on 33's 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 on 31's

06-28-2008, 11:26 AM	#13
TinwoodyII Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	Reminds me of the time... During one of the prior fuel crises--"78-77" i think, my brother sold his big Ford pickup because of the gas mileage, and bought a Toyota pickup--in those days, they were very basic. He kept it all of 3 months, and was back to a big Ford pickup. the gas prices stabilized (at about 1.50 a gallon-1977) and he was happy. Bottom Line--Don't jump from your Explorer just because of mileage--weigh all your options, and then decide.. Bill W 38N121W Last edited by TinwoodyII; 06-28-2008 at 11:27 AM. Reason: spelling