By pathfinder on 01/26/05 00:08 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Living in the Texas Hill Country made
driving my C 5 Corvette a lot of fun,
but I got tired of being surrounded by
huge SUVs and pickups. A base
Explorer seemed to be the safe, not
too big and not too expensive, choice.
Making an SUV attractive is sort of
like putting earrings on a hog. You
can only hide so much ugly, but Ford
did a commendable job with the
Explorer.
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By Ron on 12/31/04 12:28 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is my 3rd Explorer, and the best
one yet. Ford did their homework on
this one. I ordered it with the V8 and
am getting 17.5 MPG overall. Very
happy with the vehicle and highly
recomend it to anyone.
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By nopolsky on 12/29/04 17:06 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I was especially surprised how well the
stability control worked in the snow.
We got a ton of snow recently and when
I looked out the window I began to
regret not getting the 4x4 option.
Anyway, out in the snow I went... The
explorer's RSC option kept the veh
going in a straight line without
swerving and tight in the corners
without the rear going out. I was
really pleased, why didn't Ford have
this before.
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By karen on 12/29/04 08:26 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
we love our explorer!! we went from a
station wagon to an suv and we could
not have picked a better vehicle. only
negative is the gas mileage. we love
the third row seat and the convience of
getting in and out of it.
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By texprof on 12/13/04 18:30 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I drive two vehicles, my C5 Corvette
and an SUV. I had a 2000 Jeep Grand
Cherokee, but I never really warmed up
to it. It leaned a LOT in curves and
gave poor gas mileage. Front leg room
was inadequate. The interior was very
nice and the highway ride was fine.
My 2005 Explorer rides much better, is
quicker (though relative when
referring to SUVs), and handles far
better than my Jeep. It is quiet,
smooth riding and has a super
stability system. It has more cargo
room than the Jeep. Gas mileage is
very good for an SUV. I have averaged
21.6 in mixed driving. The Jeep I6
gave me 16 -17 mpg. The five speed
automatic is smooth and seems to
anticipate my next move. I like my
explorer.
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By Rick In VA on 11/28/04 15:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
Review
After having two previous Explorers,
we decided to test drive some other
2005 brands to compare. Toyota 4-
Runner-next best. Nissan Pathfinder-
loud engine and tire noise and rode
like a truck!! BMW X-5-what were those
Germans thinking? Noisy and harsh
ride!! Mercury Mariner- a beefed up
Escape,harsh ride and small. Land
Rover LR-3,let me buy a lake cabin
instead! None of these would compare
to the ride quality, noise insulation
and overall handling tightness of the
2005 Explorer. Then add the 4.6 V-8
and it is true perfection. Status
symbol(NO), but you keep your radical
fender flares and tri-star emblems on
your foreign SUV's. As for me I'll
keep my Ford!!
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By Kerwin Chan on 11/24/04 11:49 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
So far the best SUV i have own and driven... better
than the toyota rav4, mitsubishi montero...
excellent buy for a fully loaded eddie bauer edition.
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By ann hatton on 11/15/04 22:09 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
very good truck, rides like a car.
priced a little high just because of eb
package but the dealer was willing to
deal.
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By BDBOY on 11/15/04 17:17 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I FOUND THE EXPLORER TO BE FUN TO
DRIVE, AND VERY RELIABLE, SPORTY LOOK,
AND VERY ROOMY INSIDE.
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By mbyrd on 11/14/04 10:11 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
this is the second explorer i've owned,
they just keep getting better. the 6
cyl. tows nicely and has good passing
speed.
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