amyrvik
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- March 3, 2009
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- City, State
- Collierville TN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 Explorer Sport Trac
Hi Everyone:
I am relative new to this forum and this is my first or second post I believe. I find this forum an excellent source of knowledge and have already put some of it to use. I currently own a 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 with 114K miles, a 2002 Explorer ST XLT that is stock with 88K miles and a bone stock 2007 Focus SE with 46K miles. All vehicles are essentially trouble free and I try to do all of the maintenance and most repairs myself. I also own a 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 (T140E) to keep me from getting bored and to see if I can ride it more days that I have to work on it.
Anyway, my daughter is preparing to go out and begin her career having recently graduated from UT-Knoxville. She has decided she wants a new Explorer with 4WD and factory towing package. She is thinking of moving to Colorado. Can y'all on the Forum give me some input about whether this is a good choice, is it too pricey for her, are there any pitfalls in the running gear (such as why don't they offer limited slip differentials) or (is the new 6-speed automatic strong enough to tow with or not).
I am concerned that since this vehicle will price out in the mid-$30K range is it possibly too much expense to start out with and what would possibly be a reasonable alternative vehicle?
I am not certain this kind of inquiry is entertained here but I thought I would send it out and see what response I get.
Alan
I am relative new to this forum and this is my first or second post I believe. I find this forum an excellent source of knowledge and have already put some of it to use. I currently own a 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 with 114K miles, a 2002 Explorer ST XLT that is stock with 88K miles and a bone stock 2007 Focus SE with 46K miles. All vehicles are essentially trouble free and I try to do all of the maintenance and most repairs myself. I also own a 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 (T140E) to keep me from getting bored and to see if I can ride it more days that I have to work on it.
Anyway, my daughter is preparing to go out and begin her career having recently graduated from UT-Knoxville. She has decided she wants a new Explorer with 4WD and factory towing package. She is thinking of moving to Colorado. Can y'all on the Forum give me some input about whether this is a good choice, is it too pricey for her, are there any pitfalls in the running gear (such as why don't they offer limited slip differentials) or (is the new 6-speed automatic strong enough to tow with or not).
I am concerned that since this vehicle will price out in the mid-$30K range is it possibly too much expense to start out with and what would possibly be a reasonable alternative vehicle?
I am not certain this kind of inquiry is entertained here but I thought I would send it out and see what response I get.
Alan