2007 IronMan Edition

Hello forum readers, my name is Chris and I recently (4/22/10) purchased my first Explorer.

2007 Explorer IronMan
25,000 miles

All I can say is wow, what a step up from the Mariner, even if it was a loaded Premier and the IronMan has few options. First impressions are all good. I wasn't looking for an Explorer at first, but the IronMan package is a real stunner. As we speak the dealer is replacing the rims with a brand new set under warrantee. And as soon as the rain/vent guards come in they will go on. here it is as I picked it up from the dealer last thursday:

... and a cell phone shot of the twins...

 

[deuce07]

nice! what kind of phone do u have? thats pretty good quality!

 

[BuckNaked]

Thanks. Samsung Alias2. I had the original Alias and it works for me. My son has a Rogue takes even nicer shots.

 

[Paraphoe]

Sweet looking truck. I LOVE the Ironman edition. Wish they did that for every generation.

 

[BuckNaked]

Came back from the dealer with brand spankin' new rims, new serp belt and air filter.
I am going to address this paint first thing. Swirls and black don't mix well.
Damn thats a lot of acreage to buff. It's going to take me a couple days to get through the whole process, but it will be worth it.
I need to place an order with Lake Country for new pads. Everything else should be on hand.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

nice x and beemer

 

[BuckNaked]

tanx, it's a matched set! lol

 

[bats]

I've never really seen the inside of an Ex newer than say 2000 and I gotta say, that is one beautiful truck!

 

[sl33]

Nice looking good mate

 

[BuckNaked]

I will say that it has possibly the most comfortable driving position for me of all the vehicles I have had. I am 6ft 180lbs, so the narrow sport seats in the BMW are ideal for me, but the Explorer offers a great expanse of room that feels great. It is definately head and shoulders above the feel of the Mariner, Premier or not.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

u plan on doing mods on the ironman

 

[JarvisB]

nice explorer! I like the color.

Sort of made me want to get a black ironman edition and then drop it and slap some black 22s on. I think it'd be sexy even when this edition got more off road look lol

 

[BuckNaked]

The plan is to maintain it for the next two years and trade it in. At this point all I am looking to do is a quality stereo upgrade. The stock base level stereo is not acceptable.
A nice DVD touch screen style in-dash and fresh speakers all around with a stealth subwoofer install is in the future.

 

[JarvisB]

why buy it if you r planning on trading it in?

 

[BuckNaked]

Because I can. lol
I plan on having my BMW for a few years, but I don't drive it in winter, and I need something reliable for when the weather acts up. This way if anything goes on the Explorer, the dealer fixes it and I get a loaner. I got a great deal on the X, and I can get the most bang for my buck if I trade it in at peak value, just before it gets too old for bank financing through a dealer.
I take great care of my vehicles, and I do some amazing things with a buffer and compound. My last two vehicles looked better when I traded them in then when I drove them off the lot. Dealers are happy to get my trade in and they usually keep them on their lot instead of shipping them off to auction.

Bottom line, a well maintained - low mileage trade in that can be bank financed is great leverage when negotiating.

 

[JarvisB]

cool, but still vehicles in general got the worst depreciation..

Each to their own I guess

Good luck with your explorer! and the future sound system!

 

[BuckNaked]

I don't think of it as an investment at all. It is a necessary expense.
I like the idea that I am not taking the huge hit driving new off the lot, yet I am getting a nearly new vehicle with bumper to bumper peace of mind.
Right now my true driving love is the BMW, but I need to maintain a second vehicle. Living around Buffalo, I need 4-wheel drive for nearly six months out of the year... lol. Lastly, because of my job, I need something super dependable, thats where the two to three year old vehicle comes in.

 

[BigRondo]

Sweet ride!!

 

[DreamCar]

Havent heard of the iron man edition but sweet looking X there man, ^_^..

 

[99EddieBauer4.0]

that thing is gorgeous. almost makes me wanna cry lol. nice man!