They will all slow down before they get out of the way. Aside from being a Ford, being mistaken for a cop is the number one reason I'd never buy an explorer. I almost spit out my coffee laughing when the OP described the explorer as having "aggressive ruggedness". These threads are always good for a laugh.Be sure to take the roof rails off your Explorer. That way those in the know will hestitate to speed or pass you. I'd throw a bull bar on the front too, that way people will get out of your way when they see you coming. Both power moves.
It's already started and we haven't even picked it up yet. She's already said "Honey I work a mile and half away from home and you work 30. It would save on mileage and gas if I drive it to work". And she wants to show her co-works, one who has a 5.7L Charger and another who drives a WRX STi and are always talking about how fast and loud their cars are. I also already have LoD Destroyer rock sliders being delivered so she can even get into the thing. She is only 5 foot tall on a good day and demanded I order them so I can install them the day we get the 392. But listen, her wish IS my command. She wants parts, parts I will...I mean she will get...I mean the 392 will get.It will start with:
"Honey I am going to take your jeep you are parked behind me!"
and
"Honey, I want to take your jeep and stop off by so-and-so to show it to her"
Then before you know it you are no longer driving the 392
More aggressive and rugged than a Kia Telluride or Hyundai Pallisade or VW Atlas .. right? That’s what I was comparing it to.
Nice catch… yea he has a 10yr+ old Jeep. He loves that thing! Retired military with adult children. Super cool guy. I might still do the Jeep wave with him.The neighbor didn't sell his Jeep
Looks like they have a Snazzle.
I did catch that and got a good laugh. To each his own but for me the Explorer is the Ford Taurus SUV. Back in the stone age I worked in fleet leasing, I refuse to purchase a fleet type vehicle. Quietly I bicker to myself every time I encounter a privatly owned Explorer. "Why? Why must you mess with me? Why did you buy white or blue? Cruel cruel person."
The Atlas would have kept it real in the skreets. Jk but it does have decent 3rd row seating.
Not trying to bag on the base. It will be a blast. My thinking is go with the GTS , more fun plus less depreciation.
Yea the Atlas is really really good value for what the size and options in that SE Tech trim level.
If I was going to do track days and had an income of about $50K more a year I would probably go for the GTS, ha.
I just traded in a 2013 VW Tiguan for my Sport... it's a lot smaller than the Atlas, but I'm going to miss that thing. With a stage 1 tune and some Michelin Pilot Sports, it was really fun to drive, and it had the panoramic sunroof. It also had more options than my new Wrangler. The interior held up very well... 162K miles and no check engine lights. I already miss the thud when you close the door going from a German vehicle to an American brand... but you are getting the Porsche... nicely done!
YuckBought a 2021 JLU 6months ago for sticker price $41,985. I put 3K miles on it since and enjoyed every one of them.
My wife wasn’t a fan though. Said it felt “bumpy” and was concerned about lack of safety features. We are also both tall and could only fit our baby car seat in the middle. We now have another baby on the way and my wife doesn’t want to put the car seats on the sides because our seats will be pushed up and there are no side air bags in rear.
Anyways, I started looking for a 3 row SUV and shopped the Wrangler around for trade in offers. Offers ranged from $36k-42K.
I ended up trading it in for a great discount and 0%/60mo financing on a new 2021 Explorer and accepted $41,700 trade in value.
Ill really really miss the Jeep but the Explorer fits our family needs better. And at least I got to enjoy it practically for free!
And if anyone needs a mint condition Bestop Sunrider, head over to the marketplace as I have mine for sale.
Thanks all for the education and camaraderie!
