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“Worked For Me”

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Greg1742 recommends this car
06/26/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

I bought this SUV used from a friend to tow my Civic race car and serve as a vehicle for snowboarding.  It was beat up when I bought it for $2.5k, we put in a new motor, wheel bearings and brakes.

Pros — good work hourse and beater up SUV
Cons — handling and ride was rough like a truck
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“True Ford Built Reliabilty In A 90's Suv!”

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Eugene129 recommends this car
06/24/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

This SUV was bought for $500 to be used a winter beater. The interior of the car was shot, having succumbed to use for work, hauling dead deer, going off-roading, and even an electrical fire. The body was not in the best shape, with the rocker panels and rear wheel wells rotting. However, with 160,000 miles on it, the 4.0L V6 and the 4 speed auto transmission kicked as strong as ever. A simple change of differential gears helped this cause, and the four wheel drive worked excellent. I also found the leather all power drivers seat (with lumber support) in this 1994 vehicle MORE comfortable than the seat in my 2001 Mustang. Funny, huh? The car handled very rough at higher speeds, due to its boxy size and its need of a front end alignment. However, it proved to be reliable (like all Fords are) in even the worst snow conditions.

Pros — Excellent reliability, comfort
Cons — Bulky size made for lower mpg, and harder to keep straight at higher speeds.
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“All Around Good Vehicle”

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05/08/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

nothing to exiting about it

Pros — 4x4 5.0 engine
Cons — gas hog
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“Great For The Winter”

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Janel14 recommends this car
04/20/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL 4WD SUV

A great car if you live in the north were it snows alot. This was a nice car until it caught fire....

Pros — great for snow
Cons — had some 4 x4 and trany problems
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“My First Car! Yay!”

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03/30/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV

I remember it like it was yesterday.    This was acutally quick, for a brick!  Also had 4wd, came in hady a few times.

Pros — Roomy
Green (color, not environment)
4WD
8 Cylinder
Cons — MPG (but back then who cared?  Gas@ 1.10/gal!
Tranny began to fail around 78,000 miles.
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“I Love My Car.”

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Jessica1591 recommends this car
03/26/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

I love the way it looks. It still looks good after 14 years! Doesn't leak any fluids and its the only car I have had that I can say that for.

Pros — Fun to drive, good looking car.
Cons — Gas is expensive.
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“Great, Reliable, Pet Friendly, Boom Boom Stereo, Low Miles And You Have To Love Ford.”

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Christine80 recommends this car
03/16/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Ford rocks.  The interior is cloth, I would prefer leather, however the cloth is nice for my dog, for the backseat, he likes to go back and forth to the rolled down windows.  Automatic windows, great handling, I only have had to use my 4 wheel drive twice this season and it was going up the canyons.  Its great when there is no payments involved and everything is pretty new.  Second owner.

Pros — orig 74k miles, buddy loves it, new engine and pretty much new tranny.
Cons — Not as fast as my mustangs.
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“Best Vehicle Ever Owned”

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Bob33 recommends this car
03/14/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV

Has provided 7 years of reliable use with $ spent on exhaust, some body work, battery, wheel bearing and 4WD maintenance. Have owned longer than all previous vehicles owned and would keep except for body rust. Enough power from 4L V-6 for my use. Great visibility for driver and very maneuverable in tight spots. Not great on deteriorating paved roads.

Pros — Comfortable, flexible use, reliable
Cons — Poor economy, rust shows after 10 years
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“Big Top Heavy Suv”

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03/05/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV

it's OK. feels underpowered for the size of the engine. engine also makes funny noises not
unique to this vehicle but found on other cars with the same engine. nice comfy seats but
overall interior is rather cheap feeling.

Pros — seats
Cons — GAS MILEAGE, power, cheap feel
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“A Good Sturdy Starting Car For Anyone, But Freeway Driving Is Hell.”

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02/26/2008
Reviewing: 1994 Used Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL 4WD SUV

So this was my first car, old, lots of miles, practically a tank, and it drove like one too.  The power steering was pretty bad.  But it was a good old car.  Would I drive one again? Hell no.  It was a starting car, and that's about all it was good for.  

Pros — Reliable, big, lots of cargo room
Cons — horrible steering, poor mileage, not really a looker.  
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