RandyH2
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '11 Limited AWD
As a disgruntled '11 Explorer owner, I would recommend staying away from the first year of anything from Ford or Chrysler. Not sure why, but they <seem> to have a much harder time getting things right on the first pass compared to the "imports". The '14 Explorer is probably a much better vehicle than mine. One consideration- if you think you will need to haul sheet goods (4'x8') skip the Explorer as the interior is too narrow by about an inch. Amazing design oversight or decision in my opinion, but that is me and my needs.
The Explorer seems to be more "luxury" and "style" than function. Just my opinion and others more familiar with the other models may reasonably disagree. Ford makes no marketing effort to the off-road crowd and has no great history (aside from the aftermarket off-road community) in that market segment, at least compared to Jeep and Toyota both of whom still actively market vehicles for that community.
If depreciation matters, I would look at the numbers for the three- just guessing that the Explorer loses in that category if you go with the LTD.
The Explorer seems to be more "luxury" and "style" than function. Just my opinion and others more familiar with the other models may reasonably disagree. Ford makes no marketing effort to the off-road crowd and has no great history (aside from the aftermarket off-road community) in that market segment, at least compared to Jeep and Toyota both of whom still actively market vehicles for that community.
If depreciation matters, I would look at the numbers for the three- just guessing that the Explorer loses in that category if you go with the LTD.