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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

From C5 'vette fo 05 Explorer

pathfinder, 01/26/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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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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4.5 out of 5 stars

My First SUV

PauletteSpears, 02/10/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a comfortable and easy to handle SUV with excellent road mileage -- has been taken on numerous trips back and forth to beach (approx. 300 miles round trip). Excellent cargo space and comfortable seating for up to 7 people.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It!

Jrsy1971, 03/08/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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I went from an '02 Liberty back into a new Explorer and it's the best decision I could have made. The Explorer handles much better, stops much better, and gets the about the same gas mileage as the Jeep did. Can't wait to see how it tows, but I imagine it will be no problem.

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 Ford Explorer

St. Louis, 05/28/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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Traded in my 2001 Ford Escape. The Explorer is just like my Escape on steroids. My local dealer offered $10,000 off sticker which put it at the same price as my Escape four years ago! Seems to be a great vehicle so far.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

big and easy

bill, 03/09/2005
2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Overall good, and fun to drive.

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