KnightOwl
New Member
- Joined
- May 3, 2017
- Messages
- 3
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- City, State
- Chesterfield VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Taurus SEL
Hello All!
My wife and I are planning a cross country vacation for summer 2018 and I am on the hunt for a suitable machine for the job. I do love my 2013 Taurus but admit its a tiny bit cramped for leg and knee room for my 6'3" frame. Just from a lot of picture gawking, the Explorer looks like it could provide the extras we seek.
There are already so many little touches about Fords I like...blind spot mirrors, ambient interior lighting, great engines, good reliability, and despite all the negative reviews, I kinda like SYNC.
I've looked at a few XLTs, basically offering all that is good about my Taurus and few more needed items...obviously the extra room is key. I also like (I know this sounds petty) but the cupholders that dont block access to the shifter. AWD is a major plus as there might be some light off-pavement adventures out west. The same great 3.5 engine (no turbo for me...I love that N/A growl) and familiar dash/console.
I do love my share of curvy roads, and given the zesty pace I've seen the Interceptor versions zing by me, I assume the suspension can be made to tame a mountain road.
Outside of those things, I'm open to suggestions and shopping pointers. I'll be looking for a 2014 or newer model w/sunroof and nav.
Btw, here is the present KnightOwl...
My wife and I are planning a cross country vacation for summer 2018 and I am on the hunt for a suitable machine for the job. I do love my 2013 Taurus but admit its a tiny bit cramped for leg and knee room for my 6'3" frame. Just from a lot of picture gawking, the Explorer looks like it could provide the extras we seek.
There are already so many little touches about Fords I like...blind spot mirrors, ambient interior lighting, great engines, good reliability, and despite all the negative reviews, I kinda like SYNC.
I've looked at a few XLTs, basically offering all that is good about my Taurus and few more needed items...obviously the extra room is key. I also like (I know this sounds petty) but the cupholders that dont block access to the shifter. AWD is a major plus as there might be some light off-pavement adventures out west. The same great 3.5 engine (no turbo for me...I love that N/A growl) and familiar dash/console.
I do love my share of curvy roads, and given the zesty pace I've seen the Interceptor versions zing by me, I assume the suspension can be made to tame a mountain road.
Outside of those things, I'm open to suggestions and shopping pointers. I'll be looking for a 2014 or newer model w/sunroof and nav.
Btw, here is the present KnightOwl...
