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“John's Explorer”

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John8348 recommends this car
10/04/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV

I think that this this was a very solid year for the Ford Explorer. The interior is very nice the seats are very comfy.  The sound system is excelent for a 98. it handles very well for an SUV, and it looks very sharp, and I love it verry much!

Pros — It's looks great
Cons — The gas Mileage isn't so hot
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“Love The V8.”

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Leanda5 recommends this car
08/11/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV

This truck has over 118,000 miles on it and going strong.  Sad to say gonna have to let her go, need more room to haul around family.  Take care of this truck and it will take care of you.  I love driving this car, has the power to pass when needed.

Pros — getting too small.
Cons — i don't have any.
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“My Project Car”

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Josh284 recommends this car
08/01/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

i put an engine in it because it was the 4.0 sohc that likes to come apart with the 5 timming chains i bought it from a customer at work. not bad except for the fuel economony. This is my favorite car that ive owned because it was my frist project car and its my first 4wd which i use weekly now

Pros — 4x4, leather, 7cd
Cons — mpg, but its not really that bad
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“Poo”

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07/09/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV

man the overall performance of this thing pretty much sucked, it used up sooo much gas in soo little time it was unbelievable!
the cost of the car itself was decent but the cost of actually owning this crap was an outrage it got 12 miles to the gallon and                                                                                                      i had to repair twice a month at least
i would not recommend this car to anyone

Pros — nice features like it tells you how many miles you've gone and your mileage
Cons — everything else :)
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“Ford Explorer 2 Door Sport. 4.0 Sohc Ho V6”

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David8852 recommends this car
06/25/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport SUV

I bought the SUV from my grandpa in April of 08. It only had 105,000 miles on and it runs like a champ. Really fast, sturdy, and fun SUV. Good job Ford. The SUV doesn't get many looks but when i those annoying guys in the riced out civics and crap pull up next to me and rev their little 1.8 litre 4 bangers i just laugh and step on the pedal and the awesome sound from my tailpipe just shuts em up. Aceleration in first gear may not be the best but second gear is the power gear. I can pull 50 in 1st gear almost 85 in 2nd gear and i havent really taken past 108 in 3rd so i'm not 100% sure about the rest but the point is, for a HO V6 this thing can boogey. Gas milage leaves a little to be desired but with a cold air intake, header back exhaust, hotter plugs, and some good tires the SUV would gain at least 50 HP and about 10 MPG. Bringin it from 20 some to 30 some hopefully. Not bad for my second vehicle

Pros — Great SUV, fun, easy to repair (if needed)
Cons — Gas prices suck and this isn't so easy on ur wallet
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“Its A Good Car”

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Erik850 recommends this car
06/20/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Limited AWD SUV

this is a goop quailty car to last u along tim

Pros — great engion and performance
Cons — the trans acts up alittle bit
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“The Beast”

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Daniel6259 recommends this car
06/19/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

The radio doesn't stay in, not the best acceleration...transmission makes awkward noisees when sitting...the doors are kinda hard to open...someone shot a paintball at the floor on the inside!!!  The Vin number comes up as two different things (Eddie Bauer 2WD and Explorer Sport 4WD), the paint is chipped, there are lots of dings...but overall it's pretty nice.  Great back seat, it folds flat ;)

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“This Car Is Crackalackin”

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Christopher1037 recommends this car
06/07/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

New from the ground up, the Explorer replaced the Bronco II as Ford's compact sport-utility vehicle. Both 2- and 4-door body styles went on sale. The 2-door used a 102.1-inch wheelbase, and the 4-door a 111.9-inch wheelbase. The sole engine in early years was a 4.0-liter V6. Both body styles came with either on-demand 4-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Antilock brakes operate only in rear-wheel drive. Power steering was standard. Until 1994, Mazda sold a nearly identical 2-door sport-utility called Navajo.

Pros — Acceleration
Passenger and cargo room
4WD traction
Antilock brakes (optional later models)
Visibility
Cons — Fuel economy
Engine noise (ohv V6)
Wind noise
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“A Nice Overall Car”

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Nick4137 recommends this car
05/14/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

A very nice car with pretty good handling.  It's a very capable car and has room for  5.  It's also pretty luxurious considering the original purchase price.  The two drawbacks are that it is a bit tall and presents a rollover risk, and that the mileage is not good at all in the city, but out on the highway it is really nice.

Pros — Awesome acceleration, nice handling, excellent visibility, easy to drive, rear seats fold down for extra storage
Cons — bad mileage, tall, high risk of rollover
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“Prerunner”

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Sebastien257 recommends this car
05/09/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL SUV

extended i beams. king coil overs, 4 linked. posi rearend. 20 inches travel in front 31 in back. fiberglass sides and front. 2 HIDs. full roll cage

Pros — suspension
Cons — needs a V8
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