Ravenwood - 07/20/05 06:00 AM
The 2005 Explorer Limited Edition in RedFire.
It's powered by a 281 cubic inch V8 (4.6L), has 4-wheel drive, and big 17" wheels. It has a five-speed automatic tranny, 240 horses, traction control, and it tows up to 7,000 lbs. It has leather interior, a sun roof, a 6-disk CD changer built into the dash, reverse sensing system, and power everything. The seats go back to my preset position with a flick of the keyless entry remote. It also has steering wheel controls, heated mirrors, heated seats, dual A/C, and airbags all over the place.
And with "employee pricing" and a huge cash rebate, it's all mine. I traded in my 2001 2-door model, emptied her out, kissed her goodbye, and drove this new baby off the lot.
Category: Toys for Grownups
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I have the truck version of the explorer and like it. The wife's looking at getting the lincoln aviator (the fancy explorer). I like them.
Posted by: SayUncle at July 20, 2005 9:00 AMSweet... Now drive it off road and see how she runs... Otherwise you are just wasting more gas...
I personally hate SUVs and would only own one where I would be going off road on a fairly regular basis (at least 6 times a year).
Then again I am looking for a pure sports car again so I have little room to talk. Just look in your mirror for a small yellow car before you change lanes on the beltway. I would hate to be squashed.
Hope you enjoy your new wheels.
Posted by: Kirk at July 20, 2005 9:03 AMAnd U-Haul still won't let you tow one of their trailers with it.
Does it wear Firestone tires?
J/k. Looks line a damned nice truck.
Posted by: Kevin Baker at July 20, 2005 9:54 AMCongrats! My wife and I have 70k on her 2003 Explorer without a hitch yet...enjoy!
(BTW...the Motorcraft 5w-20 oil should keep her in top running condition and it's not expensive...if you don't do it yourself, insist on the stuff.)
This "Employee Pricing" thing that everyone is doing seems to be working. My Mom and Step-Father are out buying a car right now. I hope they get a Dodge Charger, but I doubt they will.
Posted by: Matt Groom at July 20, 2005 2:08 PMWhere are your NRA, NoR, "Support Our Troops", etc. stickers going on this new vehicle?
More stories like this one from the AK at RNS are always appreciated!
Posted by: Steve Scudder at July 20, 2005 2:32 PM(c) Ravenwood and Associates, 1.99K - 2K7
