Spudhut
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- Joined
- August 14, 2017
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- Location
- NW Arkansas
- City, State
- Bentonville, AR
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 Explorer Sport - 4x4
- Callsign
- KG5SPB
I sold my Jeep Wrangler and now I'm in the market for a "new" vehicle.
Did some searching, but didn't find a thread that gave a quick favored review of each Gen and why.
I could be a 'Nut' having (2) Gen 2's already, but I really enjoy these vehicles and their styling.
I currently have a stock 97' Sport and the other is a modified SAS/SOA 97' V8. I love the 5.0 V8 and they are super simple to work on.
The Sport will naturally go to the kids to drive, so I need another 'daily' "Stock" vehicle that I can call my own. I prefer not to purchase a brand new one or a car payment
As I am very familiar with the 2nd Gen models, but, after looking at the different models and what is available out there, I'm still torn on choices.
I'm leaning heavy to pick up another 2nd Gen V8 Explorer/Mountaineer but I'm not very familiar with the other Generations and thought it would be a great thread to break it down in simple terms.
Yes, there are many possible quirks with each Generation, but where do you start to figure out which is better than the other.
2. List both Gen's picked and explain in order of precedence why you favor them and why?
4. Quirks - things to look for immediately - common problems
5. Personal experience
Feel free to elaborate as much as you like. I'm hoping this thread will grow to help others in their future shopping experience
Did some searching, but didn't find a thread that gave a quick favored review of each Gen and why.
I could be a 'Nut' having (2) Gen 2's already, but I really enjoy these vehicles and their styling.
I currently have a stock 97' Sport and the other is a modified SAS/SOA 97' V8. I love the 5.0 V8 and they are super simple to work on.
The Sport will naturally go to the kids to drive, so I need another 'daily' "Stock" vehicle that I can call my own. I prefer not to purchase a brand new one or a car payment
As I am very familiar with the 2nd Gen models, but, after looking at the different models and what is available out there, I'm still torn on choices.
I'm leaning heavy to pick up another 2nd Gen V8 Explorer/Mountaineer but I'm not very familiar with the other Generations and thought it would be a great thread to break it down in simple terms.
Yes, there are many possible quirks with each Generation, but where do you start to figure out which is better than the other.
After taking your Poll (I set it at (2) choices) - I'd like to capture the following:
1. Which Gen's did you pick?
2. List both Gen's picked and explain in order of precedence why you favor them and why?
4. Quirks - things to look for immediately - common problems
5. Personal experience
Feel free to elaborate as much as you like. I'm hoping this thread will grow to help others in their future shopping experience