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a good buy used
Mark, 03/10/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Explorer.Obviously I like them and find them to always be a good buy used.Probably because there are so many of them.This one is a fully loaded XLT including sunroof.As I had to replace a transmission in my 98,I was very careful about regular and preventive maintainence.Didn't do any good,replaced transmission at 103000mi.About $1400 if you dont use a dealer and are a good shopper.Since I bought this unit at a good price,the transmission is an annoyance rather than a deal breaker.
Great family car!
TomS, 04/22/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car a week before our twins arrived. We needed room for 3 young children and our 99 Volvo XC had no good 3rd row option(Volvo only offers a rear-facing 3rd row seat). The EB Explorer we bought is loaded (V8, 4WD, 3rd row seat, side airbags, reverse sensing system, auxilary climate control) and cost about $34K. It handles well, doesn't ride like a truck, has great power, tons of room, and has gotten excellent safety ratings. A comparably equipped Benz M30 would've cost me $44K. The Acura MDX has a tiny 3rd row seat and a 6- month waiting list. If you're outgrowing a wagon or a smaller SUV, I highly recommend the Explorer.
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Love my new Explorer
sandiegoexplorer, 05/19/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can't believe the negative comments on this site. Did some of you buy your Explorers in Afganistan or something? I just got my new Explorer XLT and love it. Granted, my mileage is under 5000, but I just can't see this car suddenly falling apart and becomming a repair nightmare. The new styling in great, and I'm so glad I got the V8 - great power and torgue. My only minor complaint is that there seems to be too much road vibration traveling up the steering column and into the steering wheel. Has anyone experienced this? Seems like there should be some more dampening in the steering column.
Improved Design and Ride
Bill Stauss, 04/23/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have been driving our new 2002 Ford Explorer Ltd. for about 1 1/2 months now. We think it is a winner. The new design in which it rides lower and wider is safer and gives you more control and more of a big sedan like ride. We traded in a 1999 Explorer and have the earlier model to compare it to. We liked the older model, but the 2002 is much improved.
First time buyer
Burns4u, 05/20/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like the amount of space the option of the 3 row seat and the comfort of the automobile in general. I like the new look ie. wider frame. With the wider frame I feel there is less of a chance of roll over. I have test drove Exolorers before and I think the 2002 Explorer rides better than the older models. When purchasing the Explorer I would not think that one would expect the SUV to ride like a car. The Explorer is not made like a car nor is it made to be a car. The Explorer is a 4x4 automobile. If you want a vehicle that rides like a car then buy a car. I give the Explorer a Thumbs UP!!