Unibody 2011 Explorer
10/13/09, 04:10 PM
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10/13/09, 05:02 PM
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Some may sniff at a unibody truck, but given how 90% of them are actually used, it makes sense (lighter, more rigid, space efficient, etc.).
Now about this new "draped cloth" styling direction Ford seems to be launching with the Explorer...
Now about this new "draped cloth" styling direction Ford seems to be launching with the Explorer...
10/14/09, 09:40 PM
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well then i like the current explorer better despite the front end...but that can be fixed (
ADRENALIN). i dont have a problem with the engines its just the fact its no longer a mid size SUV with somewhat off road capability. i just cant see the explorer as a FWD CUV. but hey maybe itll grow on me like the 2006 explorer did....any info on when it will debut?
ADRENALIN). i dont have a problem with the engines its just the fact its no longer a mid size SUV with somewhat off road capability. i just cant see the explorer as a FWD CUV. but hey maybe itll grow on me like the 2006 explorer did....any info on when it will debut?
10/14/09, 09:49 PM
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And I also would prefer for Explorer to remain as SUV. Even with sales of SUV's being down, in 2008 Ford still sold 138,000+ Explorers, which is more than both Edge and Flex.
10/14/09, 09:54 PM
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Based off the same platform as the Flex, huh? Wonder how heavy this bad boy will be when all's said and done. IMO, AWD should be standard. Leave the FWD to the smaller crossdres- er, crossover vehicles.
10/15/09, 01:27 PM
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I'm with redstar on this.....They better be careful. The explorer is still one of there bigger sellers, and they are diverging very far away from what its buyers are used to. I wish it much success, but I just don't know.......
Please don't go FWD....RWD/AWD or bust. Is anyone else concerned on this thing being to similar to the Flex. With the exception of styling ofcourse.
Is the expedition going to get smaller but still be on a truck frame...cause that might work well. Engines being 3.7L and 5.0 V8
Please don't go FWD....RWD/AWD or bust. Is anyone else concerned on this thing being to similar to the Flex. With the exception of styling ofcourse.
Is the expedition going to get smaller but still be on a truck frame...cause that might work well. Engines being 3.7L and 5.0 V8
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10/15/09, 01:36 PM
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I'm fairly sure alot of the buyers will still buy it just because of the name. after all, so few people actually use explorers offroad anyway..
and for those that do want that vehicle, theres the smaller expedition, so i think fords got their bases covered pretty well. full time AWD would be cool still, and it'd make for a very nice competitor to the X5
and for those that do want that vehicle, theres the smaller expedition, so i think fords got their bases covered pretty well. full time AWD would be cool still, and it'd make for a very nice competitor to the X5
10/16/09, 01:39 PM
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I'm fairly sure alot of the buyers will still buy it just because of the name. after all, so few people actually use explorers offroad anyway..
and for those that do want that vehicle, theres the smaller expedition, so i think fords got their bases covered pretty well. full time AWD would be cool still, and it'd make for a very nice competitor to the X5
and for those that do want that vehicle, theres the smaller expedition, so i think fords got their bases covered pretty well. full time AWD would be cool still, and it'd make for a very nice competitor to the X5
10/19/09, 01:50 AM
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Likewise
Again same here. Trying to talk the wife into trading her Escape for an Adrenalin. She's getting closer to doing it too.
well then i like the current explorer better despite the front end...but that can be fixed (ADRENALIN). i dont have a problem with the engines its just the fact its no longer a mid size SUV with somewhat off road capability. i just cant see the explorer as a FWD CUV. but hey maybe itll grow on me like the 2006 explorer did....any info on when it will debut?
ADRENALIN). i dont have a problem with the engines its just the fact its no longer a mid size SUV with somewhat off road capability. i just cant see the explorer as a FWD CUV. but hey maybe itll grow on me like the 2006 explorer did....any info on when it will debut?
10/19/09, 05:14 PM
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10/19/09, 05:42 PM
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I believe we are looking at the Lincoln actually. If you look at the nose very carefully. You can see the waterfall grilles. Take another look. Am I right or wrong?
