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“Explorer”

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Steve3621 recommends this car
09/05/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Its a tank with 167,000 miles..... Good Rescue car. Great 4x4, never gets stuck. Good for hauling people or small trailers. Ok on Gas, but not great. Good looking and not alot of rust on the truck. I would not trade it in for anything else right now. Its great for what I use it for.

Pros — good off road, never been stuck,
Cons — Not so great on gas.... 20-25 mpg at best on highway
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“Built Like A Tank”

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Steve3621 recommends this car
07/03/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Strong running, very well off road, Great Rescue Truck!

Pros — Powerful V6, 4x4 is great, 20+mpg on high way
Cons — heavy, gas prices now.....
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“Not Bad For A Truck, But It Could Use More Power, And A Lower Center Of Gravity”

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Joel951 recommends this car
06/25/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

i think it's a nice vehicle overall. but due to a high profile and narrow stance, it does like to lean on fast turns. it has a decent-sized 4.0 v6 which is pretty good on acceleration for a truck but requires quite a push going up steep hills. the interior has well placed switches and a good display of gauges.

Pros — nice handling, decent interior, good cargo room, spacious front seats, suv-looks
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Cons — wimpy giddiup on steep hills, center of gravity not low enough, needs more ground clearance, very aggressive tires needed for snow
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“Its Amazing, Especially Being An American Car!”

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Julian476 recommends this car
05/03/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV

its one of the most common and most reliable SUVs on the road right now (compared to other '97 SUVs)

Pros — great room, great features, and great reliability
Cons — a bit of a loud engine
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“Built Ford Tough”

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Justin3699 recommends this car
04/28/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

This car came with leather seats, cruise control, and a powerful engine. Even though it is my first car I can't imagine driving something else.

Pros — 5.0 V8
Cons — gets stuck in sand easily
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“Solid, Dependable Workhorse”

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Jordan937 recommends this car
04/27/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

I've had the pleasure of driving this vehicle for the past 2 years, and while it doesn't accelerate very fast or set new speed records, it handles quite well and carries a whole lot of stuff.  A lot of people hate the Explorer, and I can't see why.  It's a great car for the money, and very reliable.

Pros — Comfort, visibility, handling, amenities for the price.
Cons — Somewhat sluggish, poor fuel economy.
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“Utility”

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Rob1938 recommends this car
04/25/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV

Not pretty, not fast, but oh so handy.  We used this car asa hauler, a hotel and a people carrier.

Pros — Space, price, quality
Cons — Not that pretty
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“Its Good For Small Family.”

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Joe2378 recommends this car
03/31/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV

Not a problem with it other than seat degradation.

Pros — Beefy Engine.  Sturdy Platform
Cons — Tire Arrangement
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“This Car Rocked!!”

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03/25/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL SUV

It may have had it's problems, but I swear this was the funnest vehicle to pull a 360 on a wet road in. Mine had the fog lights and everything, so when it was real bright outside with the moon, we'd turn all the lights off. Gawd, I miss this one.

Pros — Had lots of room. I fit so many people in it. The cargo area came in handy.
Cons — Had more tranny problems than it was worth.
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“Sue The All Purpose Beast”

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Justin2799 recommends this car
03/10/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

Mines white, with a nice hole in the grill from a bastardly deer. It has a CAI added, with the exhaust cut short. I have 30.5X10.5X16 on it. I also added a Sony Explode Head unit, and I have two Pioneer 12" subs awaiting an amp in the back

Pros — 2 dr SUV, v6, small and quick, fun of a truck without the size of one.
Cons — 2 dr SUV, v6, it just doesn't compare to the mustang
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