2011-2013 Ford Explorer - Anyone have one?

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 07:58 AM

We're getting the wife a new car and shopping only models that have a Class 3 or higher tow rating.

We're really interested in the current generation Explorer.

Anyone have one?

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:09 AM

We looked at the Explorer when Sarah was looking at getting an SUV. We ended up going with the Edge just because we didn't need the side. We looked at it again when I wanted an SUV but I ended up getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Couldn't beat the interior and it had the towing power BUT doesn't have a 3rd row if that's important

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

We looked at the Explorer when Sarah was looking at getting an SUV. We ended up going with the Edge just because we didn't need the side. We looked at it again when I wanted an SUV but I ended up getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Couldn't beat the interior and it had the towing power BUT doesn't have a 3rd row if that's important

Yeah, the wife has vetoed the Jeep, unfortunately.

We WANT something with a turbodiesel in it, but since the only options there are basically luxury European brands, it puts it out of our price range.

There's one decent Touareg TDI around here but it's about 5-6 grand more than the Explorer, and it's used rather than new.

cossie1600 · 01-18-2013, 10:36 AM

go for a highlander. better resale too

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

go for a highlander. better resale too

Sorry, won't touch another Toyota product.

Edit: And resale is a non issue. My wife drives her cars into the ground. Her trade in is a 7 year old Hyundai and she's only getting rid of it because she wants something that can tow the Z. She's a good wife.

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:40 AM

The 2014 Grand Cherokee that was just announced as a diesel

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

The 2014 Grand Cherokee that was just announced as a diesel

And they're only offering it in Overland and up, which is over what we want to spend, lol.

Car companies treat diesels like high end premium engine options, I really don't understand it.

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:43 AM

So what's wrong with the non diesel jeep then?

cossie1600 · 01-18-2013, 10:52 AM

towing a z with a v6 SUV is borderline at best. I had the same dilemma when we bought our Lexus. MDX tows 5000lbs too. I skipped on it because it has no remote key door access

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:53 AM

Does the explorer only come in a V6?

You CAN get the Hemi V8 in the Jeep which can tow a lot but have fun with Gas

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:56 AM

The V6 is rated for 5,000 lbs and the V8 at 7,200 lbs

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

So what's wrong with the non diesel jeep then?

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Yeah, the wife has vetoed the Jeep, unfortunately.

We WANT something with a turbodiesel in it, but since the only options there are basically luxury European brands, it puts it out of our price range.

There's one decent Touareg TDI around here but it's about 5-6 grand more than the Explorer, and it's used rather than new.

See emphasis..

And you can only get a V8 in an overland and above too.

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:58 AM

The Explorer is rated or 5,000 lbs as well

Sibze · 01-18-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

See emphasis..

And you can only get a V8 in an overland and above too.

Yes... And I'm trying to understand the "unfortunately" portion.

Sh0velMan · 01-18-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Yes... And I'm trying to understand the "unfortunately" portion.

That she refuses to even consider a Jeep?

It was my top choice if we couldn't find a TDI.

01-18-2013, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	2011-2013 Ford Explorer - Anyone have one? We're getting the wife a new car and shopping only models that have a Class 3 or higher tow rating. We're really interested in the current generation Explorer. Anyone have one? __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

01-18-2013, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	We looked at the Explorer when Sarah was looking at getting an SUV. We ended up going with the Edge just because we didn't need the side. We looked at it again when I wanted an SUV but I ended up getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Couldn't beat the interior and it had the towing power BUT doesn't have a 3rd row if that's important __________________ RIP Tony.

01-18-2013, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	The 2014 Grand Cherokee that was just announced as a diesel __________________ RIP Tony.

01-18-2013, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	So what's wrong with the non diesel jeep then? __________________ RIP Tony.

01-18-2013, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Does the explorer only come in a V6? You CAN get the Hemi V8 in the Jeep which can tow a lot but have fun with Gas __________________ RIP Tony.

01-18-2013, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	go for a highlander. better resale too

01-18-2013, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	towing a z with a v6 SUV is borderline at best. I had the same dilemma when we bought our Lexus. MDX tows 5000lbs too. I skipped on it because it has no remote key door access

01-18-2013, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	The V6 is rated for 5,000 lbs and the V8 at 7,200 lbs __________________ RIP Tony.

01-18-2013, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	The Explorer is rated or 5,000 lbs as well __________________ RIP Tony.

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