2005 Explorer
- Engine Size: 4.0L - 6 Cylinders
- Style: Crossover
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Model: Explorer
- Class: SUV Crossover
- Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
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Does its job, but it's a little boring
Pros
Price, exterior styling, compact size with roomy interior.
Cons
Dull, boring driving experience. Dated interior styling.
Recommended it?
Yes
I bought this car to replace my 1999 Blazer with a 5-speed. The Ford, with a big 4.6 liter V8 certainly has more power, but there is a definite lag between the time you push the accelerator to the time the big SUV gets going, and it makes a good deal of engine noise as it gets moving.
I have the Eddie Bauer, which is attractive, although the interior is a little dated. It does what it is supposed to do, and things generally are in the right place, except for the buttons for the seat warmers, which are located down on the outboard side of the seat, and I always have to search a while before locating the switch.
The sticker on this car said $39,000, which no-one does or should pay for it. But for around $28-29,000, it's not a bad SUV for the money.
No problems with quality or repairs, although there were some cosmetic issues when I purchased the car, which the dealer grudgingly fixed.
Having been pampered by a BMW dealer, I had forgotten that not all dealers treat their customers like kings.....
You get what you pay for, I guess.
I have the Eddie Bauer, which is attractive, although the interior is a little dated. It does what it is supposed to do, and things generally are in the right place, except for the buttons for the seat warmers, which are located down on the outboard side of the seat, and I always have to search a while before locating the switch.
The sticker on this car said $39,000, which no-one does or should pay for it. But for around $28-29,000, it's not a bad SUV for the money.
No problems with quality or repairs, although there were some cosmetic issues when I purchased the car, which the dealer grudgingly fixed.
Having been pampered by a BMW dealer, I had forgotten that not all dealers treat their customers like kings.....
You get what you pay for, I guess.
