Kirby Baker
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- May 15, 2012
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- Michigan
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Ford Explorer Sport
Had planned to order long ago, but was waiting for the Sport to come out, and then unfortunately after it came out, I was hit with news of a serious medical issue with my dad. So everything went on hold. Having had a little more time the past week, I've been able to decide mostly on what I want:
2013 Sport
402A package
Adaptive Cruise
Dual panel moonroof
Splash guards
crossbars
Trailer Tow package
What I am not sure on is the 2nd row seating. If I knew I could get my hands on the mounting bracket and 2nd row console for a Limited, I would install it in the Sport, thus choosing the bucket seats. Is the bracket available? I'm really not too worried about the costs at this point. If bracket can be purchased, is it welded to the floor or bolted on? Anyone looked under their carpeting in the Sport to check?
One thing that has held me back is the lack of HID headlights. Discovered that I could buy Limited HID fixtures (complete, authentic Ford, about $750 per) and then I wouldnt have concerns over various aftermarket HID kits. Again, not cheap, but it would be genuine Ford parts.
Only other concern I have is color, love the White metallic, and same goes for the Ingot Silver. So short of buying 2 (one in each color) I will have to choose a color. Probably cant go wrong with either one.
Oops, I lied, one more concern. If I order now, and it takes 6-8 weeks to get, I'll be in the middle of snow season. I've never ever taken delivery of a car in the winter. Concerned about being able to notice any defects/flaws/dings etc in the middle of February. Should I wait? X-plan pin expires in July, so I do have time, but I am getting a bit antsy to get a new car.
Thoughts? (apologies if some of my questions were answered in other threads, my time has been a bit pre-occupied with dad vs. reading on here.)
2013 Sport
402A package
Adaptive Cruise
Dual panel moonroof
Splash guards
crossbars
Trailer Tow package
What I am not sure on is the 2nd row seating. If I knew I could get my hands on the mounting bracket and 2nd row console for a Limited, I would install it in the Sport, thus choosing the bucket seats. Is the bracket available? I'm really not too worried about the costs at this point. If bracket can be purchased, is it welded to the floor or bolted on? Anyone looked under their carpeting in the Sport to check?
One thing that has held me back is the lack of HID headlights. Discovered that I could buy Limited HID fixtures (complete, authentic Ford, about $750 per) and then I wouldnt have concerns over various aftermarket HID kits. Again, not cheap, but it would be genuine Ford parts.
Only other concern I have is color, love the White metallic, and same goes for the Ingot Silver. So short of buying 2 (one in each color) I will have to choose a color. Probably cant go wrong with either one.
Oops, I lied, one more concern. If I order now, and it takes 6-8 weeks to get, I'll be in the middle of snow season. I've never ever taken delivery of a car in the winter. Concerned about being able to notice any defects/flaws/dings etc in the middle of February. Should I wait? X-plan pin expires in July, so I do have time, but I am getting a bit antsy to get a new car.
Thoughts? (apologies if some of my questions were answered in other threads, my time has been a bit pre-occupied with dad vs. reading on here.)