Why are Ford Explorers so inexpensive?

[BD231]

They're big, slow and suck up the gas. That said, I'd not mind having one because SUVs are just plain fun which is why so many people drive them.

PS: I'd take the exploer over the scion if this is going to be your wifes car by the way, that way you can get yourself a sports car!!

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: yukichigai
If they aren't 4WD that could explain it. It could also be continuing fallout from the Firestone tires explodey death thing, mixed with gas prices and the fact that the Subaru Outback is now a superior offroad vehicle compared to the Explorer. (New models anyway)

As if anyone in the market for an SUV actually cares about its offroad capability, pretty much zero SUVs sold ever leave the road. Unless by 'off road' you are refering to its ability to run other cars off the road.

 

[Platypus]

because they're a terrible fvcking car?

 

[OrganizedChaos]

thats because the 2nd and 3rd gen explorers are just oversized cars. the 1st gens 91-94 is a real truck. first gens are pretty much ford rangers wth a cap. look at the prices on first gens and there still high. there great trucks that will last forever, excluding that POS french transmission.

 

[ReiAyanami]

this car will allow you to explore the urban jungle

 

[bmacd]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
because they're a terrible fvcking car?

i beg to differ. My explorer is the most practical car i'll ever own.

-=bmacd=-

 

[DeadByDawn]

They really aren't that bad, as long as you sell them before the warranty is up. I own a 98 XLT explorer, don't do it.

 

[virtueixi]

They could have been damaged during shipping and then repaired. Those of you that say "because its a crappy car" are retarded and should apply for rational thought implants.:roll:

 

[Atomicus]

I remember watching an episode of Married with Children where Al was going to sell his garbage car to some rich corporate. And this Japanese guy says "Ford, American car - *HA HA HA*"

I agree with him. :evil:

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: yukichigai
If they aren't 4WD that could explain it. It could also be continuing fallout from the Firestone tires explodey death thing, mixed with gas prices and the fact that the Subaru Outback is now a superior offroad vehicle compared to the Explorer. (New models anyway)

As if anyone in the market for an SUV actually cares about its offroad capability, pretty much zero SUVs sold ever leave the road. Unless by 'off road' you are refering to its ability to run other cars off the road.

Oh no... clean-up... anti-SUVer in aisle 5...

(as if the majority of sports cars sold are driven 100mph+ or actually used to accelerate 0-60 in seconds that matter). :roll: Retard. Read the memo next time.

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: yukichigai
If they aren't 4WD that could explain it. It could also be continuing fallout from the Firestone tires explodey death thing, mixed with gas prices and the fact that the Subaru Outback is now a superior offroad vehicle compared to the Explorer. (New models anyway)

As if anyone in the market for an SUV actually cares about its offroad capability, pretty much zero SUVs sold ever leave the road. Unless by 'off road' you are refering to its ability to run other cars off the road.

What you are reffering to are not SUVs; Expeditions and Excursions are what I term "Land Barges". Or "Vans with 4WD", as that is what the Excursion is. Mercedes-Benz makes a real SUV, one that is well-suited to offroading, as does Land Rover. The only folks who buy them are offroad enthusiasts and yuppie richfolk. (Yuppie richfolk will buy anything though)

By the way, if it matters I did purchase my Explorer (a '94, so it has clearance and all that) for offroad/rough road driving. My family has always liked to go camping, but as good a driver as my dad is there are certain roads he can't take the van down. (Not many though, lemme tell ya. Traditionally there's a whiteknuckle part of every camping trip we take together) It's nice to have a real 4WD vehicle to use sometimes, both for fun and for the occasional freak snow/hailstorm we get.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: yukichigai
If they aren't 4WD that could explain it. It could also be continuing fallout from the Firestone tires explodey death thing, mixed with gas prices and the fact that the Subaru Outback is now a superior offroad vehicle compared to the Explorer. (New models anyway)

As if anyone in the market for an SUV actually cares about its offroad capability, pretty much zero SUVs sold ever leave the road. Unless by 'off road' you are refering to its ability to run other cars off the road.

What you are reffering to are not SUVs; Expeditions and Excursions are what I term "Land Barges". Or "Vans with 4WD", as that is what the Excursion is. Mercedes-Benz makes a real SUV, one that is well-suited to offroading, as does Land Rover. The only folks who buy them are offroad enthusiasts and yuppie richfolk. (Yuppie richfolk will buy anything though)

By the way, if it matters I did purchase my Explorer (a '94, so it has clearance and all that) for offroad/rough road driving. My family has always liked to go camping, but as good a driver as my dad is there are certain roads he can't take the van down. (Not many though, lemme tell ya. Traditionally there's a whiteknuckle part of every camping trip we take together) It's nice to have a real 4WD vehicle to use sometimes, both for fun and for the occasional freak snow/hailstorm we get.

holy sh!t on a stick I agree with you on something. I've been arguing against terming those monstrosities "SUVs" for years. Now you got idiots calling Volvo and Subaru wagons "SUVs".

 

[CRXican]

I love SUV bashing. They should be banned.

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: rh71
holy sh!t on a stick I agree with you on something. I've been arguing against terming those monstrosities "SUVs" for years.

What, it's not like it hasn't happened before. Hell, I don't really remember anything we argued about in particular before the "lady attacked my god" thread. (Warning, possible dyslexia in previous sentence)

Yeah, they really aren't SUVs. They aren't used for Sport, they're very rarely used by Utility companies, and they only barely meet the width requirements of being a U.S. street-legal Vehicle. I never see them offroad, unless they flew off the road when a tire blew.

No, if it's going to be an SUV it needs to be roughly Explorer sized. Except for Hummers (the kind the military uses) That's about as big as an SUV should be.

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
2WD SUV = WTF is the point?

other than being the configuration most applicable to the needs of, say, 90% of the vehicle's buyers?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: Mwilding
2WD SUV = WTF is the point?

other than being the configuration most applicable to the needs of, say, 90% of the vehicle's buyers?

Says the guy from Cali. (Although I'm not sure which part). Do you get snow where you are?

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: CRXican
I love SUV bashing. They should be banned.

You drive a Honda CRX, which only gives you the right to bash the following cars:

VW Rabbit
Chevy Celebrity
Dodge Aries

And even that is a stretch.

Bon appetite!