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“My Car”

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06/05/2008
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6

Good SUV, good handling, great 4-wheel drive.

Pros — Big, safe.
Cons — GAS!
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“A Great Ecomony Suv”

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Janel14 recommends this car
04/20/2008
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

For its size it doesn't get bad gas milage. it takes as much fuel as a v6 mustang. Love the handling and the 4x4. however this one has a flawed tranny that si starting to have issues despite not beign that old.

Pros — 4x4 and greta handling
Cons — this one also has a flawed trany
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“Not Bad For A Ford”

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03/31/2008

Looks good and is comfortable inside.  Has had lots of issues though with performance and can't even get through WI snow.

Pros — Convenient size for families and working.
Cons — It's a Ford
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“Extremely Reliable Suv”

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Robert1496 recommends this car
01/26/2008
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

The Explorer is a midsized SUV, that’s extremely reliable as well as very stylish.  The Explorer is a No frills reliable truck, that get’s decent high way mileage.  Some of the newer models step up the options available, but this truck really shines without those extra gadgets.

Pros — reliable, tough, roomy, powerful
Cons — low fuel economy, wider turning radius then smaller trucks
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“My New Baby”

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Kezie1 recommends this car
01/24/2008
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Just bought this SUV so I have to give it a little time.

Pros — Not too expensive
Cons — Kills it with the gas
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“Me Gusta”

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Michelle820 recommends this car
01/19/2008
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 4WD

it's a pretty big car and it's high up. it's got everything that can come with an eddie bauer.

Pros — sweet lookin', leather interior, subs, faster than 4runner, seats 7, seat warmers
Cons — bad gas mileage, it's a ford
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“Ford Explorer”

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Glen5 recommends this car
11/17/2007
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Good and realiable. Comfortable in front and back

Pros — Good visibility all round
Cons — Air conditioner is not strong enough for Dubai summer heat
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“Is The Best Suv I Can Found”

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borregator recommends this car
07/07/2007
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT Sport V8

It is a very secure SUV is you pretend to carry in your family. No other choices avalailable.

Pros — ellegance, security,comfort, private room space
Cons — all models have automatic transmission, why dont put syncronic transsmision ?
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“Best Vehicle I've Owned”

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Maximus_Prime recommends this car
04/24/2007
Reviewing: 2005 Used Ford Explorer XLT Sport V6 4WD

I have no problems with the Explorer. It's a comfortable ride and provides plenty of room without making the vehicle seem 'too big'. Seven seats and even the rear ones provide leg room, enough for an adult.

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