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New SUV question
Posted on 1/6/15 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 1/6/15 at 10:38 pm
my wife has decided on a 15 explorer. We're trying to narrow it down to the limited or the sport, main difference to us is the engine. Limited has a 290HP Twin Independent Variable camshaft timing v6, while the sport has a 365 HP Twin turbocharged Direct injection eco boost v6.
Anybody have any experience with either of these? Both? Pros? Cons?
TIA
Anybody have any experience with either of these? Both? Pros? Cons?
TIA
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Posted on 1/6/15 at 11:03 pm to hawgndodge
Be an American and get the one with the most power! 
Posted on 1/6/15 at 11:19 pm to hawgndodge
I don't know the model, but I got a ford explorer as a company vehicle last year and like it a lot...it is nicely equipped with a 3.5L engine and has a decent amount of power (though nothing like the durango that it replaced)...
without doing any research or comparison, my thoughts would be that if you want to to anything other than a lawnmower trailer or small boat, I would get the sport for the extra power...
downside of the sport would be worse gas mileage, a stiffer ride, etc....
ETA: also, a couple of the explorers at work have had to have head gaskets replaced when only a year or so old, so be damn sure your warranty will cover that for a good long while. might be good to see if they will admit the problem to you beforehand just for kicks, too...
without doing any research or comparison, my thoughts would be that if you want to to anything other than a lawnmower trailer or small boat, I would get the sport for the extra power...
downside of the sport would be worse gas mileage, a stiffer ride, etc....
ETA: also, a couple of the explorers at work have had to have head gaskets replaced when only a year or so old, so be damn sure your warranty will cover that for a good long while. might be good to see if they will admit the problem to you beforehand just for kicks, too...
This post was edited on 1/6/15 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 1/6/15 at 11:25 pm to hawgndodge
don't buy new.
Posted on 1/7/15 at 6:53 am to hawgndodge
Hawgndodge, I have no experience with the explorers but at work I'm the only Toyota parked in a sea of F150's w/ the eco boost. They're bad arse no doubt about that but idt that the bugs are quite worked out. Several guys have been back and forth for repairs and warranty work. I'm not talking it down one bit, they're awsome trucks and a lot nicer than my Tundra. If I were to buy one today, I'd go with the limited. I'm in no way saying that I'm a car guru! Just passing on what I've watched coworkers go through.
Posted on 1/7/15 at 7:08 am to hawgndodge
WIll you be towing? halling lots of kids or gear?
If so get the sport
If you just have an SUV to look trendy get the LTD
Our SUV is used like piece of heavy equipment! towing, hauling gear, people etc- you want plenty of HP
If so get the sport
If you just have an SUV to look trendy get the LTD
Our SUV is used like piece of heavy equipment! towing, hauling gear, people etc- you want plenty of HP
Posted on 1/7/15 at 7:12 am to hawgndodge
You ask a question about engines and responses tell you how to handle your money...the OT: Where people come to get answers for questions they didn't ask. 
Posted on 1/7/15 at 7:17 am to hawgndodge
Please get the Ecoboost. It's the same engine Ford trusts in their bread-and-butter truck, the f150. It's been around for 4 years - any kinks have worked themselves out. Anyone afraid of a Turbo engine built in the year 2015 needs to get their head out of the sand. I could make this post more eloquent but it's 12 degrees outside and I haven't had coffee.
This post was edited on 1/7/15 at 7:18 am
Posted on 1/7/15 at 7:18 am to hawgndodge
I would make sure you actually want to own a new Ford. Owning a new Ford means you'll have to deal with a Ford dealer. From sales to service, the Ford dealers around my area seem grossly incompetent.
Posted on 1/7/15 at 12:08 pm to hawgndodge
Have a 13 xlt with the 3.5L NA
Gets good mileage, rides really well and I felt it was the best value in the class
We've only got 35k miles on it but it's been flawless so far except for some type of electronics recall
OTOH, I have the 3.5 EB in my truck and it's been great also
No problems either but about the same amount of miles
Gets good mileage, rides really well and I felt it was the best value in the class
We've only got 35k miles on it but it's been flawless so far except for some type of electronics recall
OTOH, I have the 3.5 EB in my truck and it's been great also
No problems either but about the same amount of miles
This post was edited on 1/7/15 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 1/7/15 at 12:29 pm to hawgndodge
I have 13 f-150 Lariat with eco boost and have not had any problems with it even in 4x4
Posted on 1/7/15 at 12:50 pm to hawgndodge
If hauling anything, the ecoboost without question.
Even if you will not be hauling anything, the ecoboost is still nice and very fun from what I hear.
Congratulations on the new car, the explorers are looking great this model year.
Even if you will not be hauling anything, the ecoboost is still nice and very fun from what I hear.
Congratulations on the new car, the explorers are looking great this model year.
Posted on 1/7/15 at 1:21 pm to hawgndodge
We have the 2011 XLT with the 3.5L. We like it a lot. the power is not substantial but we get great gas mileage ~21 in city and ~27 on hwy. The engine is more than enough for what you want probably ( I am coming from a Hemi)
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