I regret getting rid of my ex

[1997green]

I got rid of my explorer for a escape in april-ish. I wish I never did that. The V6 escape doesnt seem to get much better MPG, you get a louder interior that you can see is entry level suv. BAsicly what Iam getting at is I miss my explorer and if your thinking of getting rid of yours, really think about it cause the explorer is the best suv/car ive owned. It had problems but it was useful. You can take it off the road, you can go through snow nicely. Iam gonna start saving to get a 1999-2001 eddie bauer which prices seem to be dropping since I bought my escape.

 

[X6StringerX]

I've owned a bunch of vehicles, 2 of which were Explorers, and my current vehicle is a Z28. To make a long story short, the Z is for sale and I'm looking for another Explorer. It's hard to beat them.

 

[Essex4x4]

I agree, i owned a 1991 EB for about 10 years, it was totaled in an accident. I decided to buy a 1999 Honda Accord which i owned for about 3 years. I sold it in January of this year and bought my 06 XLT. I once again smile when i go out driving. I am once again proud to tell people what i drive. I think is the American Pride. The Honda was good but i am so glad i own a Ford again.

 

[ThePhoenix]

my last 3 vehicles were fords...and I owned 3 or 4 others ( a couple of BMW's in there)...mostly mustangs and expy's...and a probe GT
I love my ford, poor gas milage and quirkiness and all...proud to be an buy an american

 

[biggs92EB]

deceiving title on this thread, i was like "NOOO DUDE!! DONT TAKE HER BACK!!" Then I read it and was like oooohh his explorer ok...yeah i refuse to get rid of mine, i wanted something else, so i bought a chevy Z71. I still have my explorer. (And i still hate my ex!)

 

[mp88]

I regret getting a newer one. The '94XLT was a tank. I could have lifted it so much easier than this new one. Somehow it got better gas mileage. . And uh, the trunk was a lot more "spacious" (especially when the seats were folded down), seeing as it how it was a four door.
All in all, I'm beginning my second semester of commuting at college, so a Corolla is going to be my main mode of transport. But I still love my X, so she's going to be the garage ornament, and my fun car.

 

[RedEB]

I am actually looking to dump my 'ploder, but after sopping around, I am just so completely underwhelmed. I say a 2000 4runner, expecting to be impressed and was just downright unimpressed. The newer Xs, like mp88 said, are just kinda cheap feeling...I almost find myself wanting to just find a 2000-2001 V8 explorer and staying with the 2nd gen. Hate to say it, but I would take a nice red eddie V8 2001 X before taking a new car...they all seem so bloated and mini-van like these days.

 

[Essex4x4]

I really like how smooth it rides, the independent rear axle makes for a decent ride. I thought about buying a ranger, but the solid rear axle just makes the ride so bad. How ever i did not want a minivan, or AWD i wanted true 4x4. Don't get me wrong you will never confuse the ride of a 3rd or 4th gen to the ride of a unibody suv, but still its good enough for me. I know that its nothing like a Jeep Wrangler, nore does it come close to some of the explores on this site but i like it, and will be keeping it seeing that i just bought it in January 08.

 

[redneck21]

I miss my old EX she had a nice set of.....ummmm....o you mean the car ok. I love my EX the only thing i would replace it with a 01 with a SOHC and dark gray on the inside.

 

[brianjwilson]

You should buy my wife's 97 explorer if you miss yours! lol
I'm not a big fan of the Escape either. Lots of road noise and feels like an underpowered car.

 

[1997green]

You should buy my wife's 97 explorer if you miss yours! lol
I'm not a big fan of the Escape either. Lots of road noise and feels like an underpowered car.

I wish I had money to buy a explorer.

Yes the escape is very noisey, I thought it was just the tires when I bought it. 0-60 its pretty good. 60mph+ is when the struggle happens.

 

[brianjwilson]

Yup, try sitting in back. It's actually almost uncomfortable because of the noise on the freeway.

 

[TinwoodyII]

Reminds me of the time...

During one of the prior fuel crises--"78-77" i think, my brother sold his big Ford pickup because of the gas mileage, and bought a Toyota pickup--in those days, they were very basic. He kept it all of 3 months, and was back to a big Ford pickup. the gas prices stabilized (at about 1.50 a gallon-1977)
and he was happy.
Bottom Line--Don't jump from your Explorer :roll: just because of mileage--weigh all your options, and then decide..
Bill W
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