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“My Explorer!”

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Ashley2572 recommends this car
08/12/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6

I've had my Explorer for 3 years now and I love it! It's very comfortable and would recommend this to anyone who wants an SUV. The only downfall is the gas mileage. But I can deal with it! It's been great with moving and hauling things or people to wherever!

Pros — Lots of space, very roomy and comfy, my back up sensors
Cons — Uses to much gas!
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“V8 Kills”

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Kristi116 recommends this car
07/02/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT Sport V8 4WD

i love this car. it accelerats like a bat out of hell. its gun to drive and you can fit alot of people in it!

Pros — acceleration, V8,
Cons — Transmission problems, shifting can be a bit rough,
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“2nd Explorer Xlt”

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Aida30 recommends this car
06/07/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Excellent in the Winter. Great for traveling.
Maximus loves it. (The Dog)

Pros — Handles wonderfully in the worst winter stroms.
Cons — NONE
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“Ford: Gotta Love The Fully Loaded Exployer!!!!”

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Amanda491 recommends this car
04/25/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V8 4WD

I have the 3rd seat and seats 7 people. Lots of room. I lreally like how it drives. It has ivory colored leather seats and the carbonfiber look on the panels around the stero and door panels on the inside. It has a lot of room. It drives really great.  

Pros — Lot's of room for all my shopping when I go to the mall. Great for trips.
Cons — IT IS A MAJOR GAS HOG!!!!!! But you still gotta lov 'em'
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“His Name Is Bullwinkle... Haha”

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Liz296 recommends this car
03/30/2008

It was a gift from my parents and I haven't had any major problems with it.
One of the barrings went bad and I had to change the rotors, but that's about it.

Pros — Handles well in the snow.
Has a lot of room... I fit 11 people in it once :)
Cons — I need new seats, they are not that comfortable for a long drive.
Not that great of gas mileage, but that's expected with an SUV.
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“Good Family Vehicle.”

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Stephanie1003 recommends this car
03/20/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLS V6

Enough room for the 5 of us and all the kids' traveling things.

Pros — Roomy.
Cons — Wish I had got a third row seating area.
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“Some Build Quality Issues But Overall Been Good To Me”

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Jim677 recommends this car
03/17/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

heres the deal 75000 miles, driver side door pin goes bad (common on ford trucks), cruise control intermittently works, fuel economy sucks (just got back from Florida avg 18.2 mpg), but on the plus side, never been stuck in anything, comfortable for 4 adults, great road manners, good stereo for factory, looks good.

Pros — Size, 4x4, comfort, looks
Cons — parking ability, above mentioned quality issues
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“Awesome”

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Myles66 recommends this car
03/15/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Great SUV, runs well, reliable

Pros — roomy, easy to drive
Cons — needs V8 POWER!
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“It's A Good Vehicle.”

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Amy770 recommends this car
03/02/2008

Good car for someone on the go. I love it.

Pros — It's mine!!!
Cons — Gas!!!
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“Great Truck, Would Definetly Buy One.”

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Devin247 recommends this car
02/20/2008
Reviewing: 2003 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

For a heavy vehicle, it performs very well, although ive only driven it on a straight stretch with one turn at the end of the road 3 or 4 times.

Pros — Great acceleration, braking, handling, everything!
Cons — poor visibility, bulky
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Price: $25000 - $35000
Body Type: SUV

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