Explorrin
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- Joined
- October 9, 2019
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- City, State
- PA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2018, Explorer Sport
Well, I've sold my previous vehicle and I am now a soon to be explorer owner. Finding exactly what I'm looking for has proven to be a challenge so far. I'm hoping I can get some input from actual owners on here, maybe pointing out aspects I have overlooked. Dealerships tend to be extremely bias depending on what is sitting in the lot.
Basically, I'm set on an explorer with the sport trim either 2016, 2017, or 2018. I would most likely opt for a ford extended service plan due to my unfamiliarity with the electronic aspect of newer vehicles. Being that I want a service plan, it (I believe) limits me to 36000 miles or less, and 36 months. Due to the 36 month aspect, it has pushed me away from the 2016's... but, they are also far cheaper. Is the ford service plan worth it? I like the idea of being on vacation and still having garages nearby.
From what I was told, the electronic system (sync?) was upgraded in 2018 and a hotspot ability was also added. I have no use for the hotspot, am I loosing any other significant features purchasing a 2017 over a 2018?
Those who do own one of these years, why did you buy it over another? Is there features you find extremely useful?
I'd appreciate any input as I am looking to purchase asap and options are extremely limited within 150 miles of me.
Thanks!
Basically, I'm set on an explorer with the sport trim either 2016, 2017, or 2018. I would most likely opt for a ford extended service plan due to my unfamiliarity with the electronic aspect of newer vehicles. Being that I want a service plan, it (I believe) limits me to 36000 miles or less, and 36 months. Due to the 36 month aspect, it has pushed me away from the 2016's... but, they are also far cheaper. Is the ford service plan worth it? I like the idea of being on vacation and still having garages nearby.
From what I was told, the electronic system (sync?) was upgraded in 2018 and a hotspot ability was also added. I have no use for the hotspot, am I loosing any other significant features purchasing a 2017 over a 2018?
Those who do own one of these years, why did you buy it over another? Is there features you find extremely useful?
I'd appreciate any input as I am looking to purchase asap and options are extremely limited within 150 miles of me.
Thanks!