Everyone's Tailgating Me!

[Bill #5 Explorer]

Man, it sure look likes everyone is tailgating me in the new Explorer (as compared to my 3 prior Explorers). One of my 3 major pet peeves (the other 2 being, improper lane usage, and failure to signal).

I think it is just the re-design, combined with the lower seating postion and much smaller rear window. It just looks that way, but still annoying.

 

[sm4astan]

I doubt it's the design. I bet they are tail gaiting you to get a better look at the new X.

Before you got your X, how many had you seen on the road? I know in my area, in the past month I've maybe see a dozen total in all the driving I do, and I've been looking. Most of the ones I've seen have been going the opposite direction, but if I were ever to find one in front or to the side of me, I probably would follow it as long as I could to check it out and admire it.

My guess is you'll have to put up with it for at least a few more months before they start getting more of them on the road, and even then it will be new to many people when they see it.

Enjoy!

 

[backfrmcolorado]

There are so many new X's driving around in my area. I see one at almost every corner.
They do turn a lot of heads.

 

[paulfrank285]

i agree with sm4astan, they just want a closer and better look cos i would do the same! the first 2011 explorer i actually saw beginning this year was a black XLT with black leather seats in a mall's parking. i couldn't resist to walk around the car to check it out!

 

[gdecamp]

Didn't get mine yet but have only seen ONE on the roads here in Suffolk County Long Island.

 

[ATLcanuck]

I pulled up behind a Candy Red XLT the other day, salivating a bit because I'm still waiting on my Candy Red Limited. Anyway, turns out he lived in my neighborhood. So I followed him home (at a respectful distance) for about 10 minutes. Snapped a few pics on my cell phone. I wasn't tailgating per se, more like stalking...

 

[gabella]

I haven't seen too many in my area yet. About two months ago, I came to a screeching halt while running with the dog to check out a black limited in someone's driveway. I walked around it and was hoping the owner would come out to see the crazy lady stalking his vehicle so I could ask some questions.

 

[DavidM]

I agree, theyre getting a better look. I would be too any chance I got. There's not a 1 in my town in the Orlando area, and I'm on the roads quite a bit. I keep my eye out just so I can get a closer look with the curiosity of a newborn kitten.

Mine has been slated to arrive today, so maybe I should be expecting some tailgaters. I hate em too, but I can understand.

 

[Bill #5 Explorer]

I's sure it has nothing to do with people trying to catch a look/see of the new Explorer, and more to do with the new seating position and the much smaller rear window design.

 

[1995E]

One guy who I thought was tailgating me pulled right next to me and rolled their windows down. They were like, "how the hell did you get that car? That's a sweet ride man! I tried to find one but no dealerships have them around MD!" Yeaaaah! I also saw a Kona Blue Explorer the other day along with a White Platinum Tri Coat Explorer. The numbers on the road are increasing!

 

[jackey]

I pulled up behind a Candy Red XLT the other day, salivating a bit because I'm still waiting on my Candy Red Limited. Anyway, turns out he lived in my neighborhood. So I followed him home (at a respectful distance) for about 10 minutes. Snapped a few pics on my cell phone. I wasn't tailgating per se, more like stalking...

Such a stalker you are!!! I don't think you mentioned taking pics on your camera! LOL

 

[Jrister24]

I purchased my explorer in January & just saw her first "sister" last week! And I've been looking too!