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Consumer Test Drive - 1999 Ford Explorer
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Jun 10, 2004 21:14:00 |
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 16 ( -2 -12.5% ) | | Author | Gary Karvelis |
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Description:
Comfort Rating:
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Appearance Rating:
Favorite Feature:
Quality craftmanship, roomy and fun to drive.
Least Favorite Feature:
Harsh ride and poor gas mileage.
Advice to Buyer:
Road test it. Negotiate hard, bargains are available.
Detailed Review:
The Explorer Ltd comes with all essential equipment making most extra options unnecessary. The dealer sold the truck in the middle of the summer at very close to invoice and Ford provided good financing. Very good quality and not a single problem in 7,000 miles. Don't let anybody fool you-ride is very harsh and trucklike on anything but very smooth roads. Gas mileage is poor (12.5-14 mpg) in town. Nevertheless, roomy, well made and fun to drive. I like the Explorer and think you cannot beat the value compared to other SDUVs.
Also Considered:
1999 Nissan Pathfinder
2000 Nissan Xterra
1999 Honda CR-V
Vehicle Purchased:
1999 Ford Explorer
Reviewer Information:
Location - Wilton, Connecticut |
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