New Ford Explorer Sport

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 04:59 PM

I just bought this family mover. Actually impressed w the whole thing.
Anyone else have the new one?

Ubersmooth · 11-24-2013, 05:18 PM

Post some pics/ talk about it a little more. They aren't bad looking tbh

blutattoo · 11-24-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Denver

I just bought this family mover. Actually impressed w the whole thing.
Anyone else have the new one?

I drove one on a test drive and thought it drove nicer than just about anything in the class. Kinda reminds me of the previous gen range rover sport form the outside which to me is a good thing.

Nice purchase.

Mr Tonka · 11-24-2013, 07:01 PM

i looked at them before the RR Sport. Same designer drew out both of them.

BMW F22 · 11-24-2013, 07:16 PM

I really like it. I've never driven it so I can't comment on how it drives but I thought it looked great having seen it around town. Ford Explorer in white= beauty!

MisterSkiMask · 11-24-2013, 08:05 PM

I was consider ing a new explorer for my mom, I think they are good looking trucks, I'm impressed with ford these days

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 10:40 PM

The more I drive it the more I like it. The twin turbo v6 has no problem getting upto speed at all... And I hear high flow cats, exhaust and tune net an extra 70hp and 120tq. That is insane !!
It drives real quiet, very comfy interior, great looks, tons of tech inside sony surround sound stereo, navi, in dash computer, ambient lighting remote start, remote entry, USB, Bluetooth, SD card, tow pack, multiple 4wd settings similar to new RR evoque, panoramic sunroof, ski snowboard rack, leaves heate and cooled seats, third row seating, power liftgate, the whole thing is just well done I never thought that Ford could throw something like this together besides their trucks.

Ill post pictures tomorrow. I recommend you all go an drive one if your in the SUv market. Can't beat it for the price.

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

I was consider ing a new explorer for my mom, I think they are good looking trucks, I'm impressed with ford these days

Definitely do it, you might end up stealing it from her

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 10:43 PM

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I really like it. I've never driven it so I can't comment on how it drives but I thought it looked great having seen it around town. Ford Explorer in white= beauty!

White is gorgeous with the blacked out bits. But I went all black this time as i always go for the the storm trooper look.

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blutattoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Denver

I just bought this family mover. Actually impressed w the whole thing.
Anyone else have the new one?

I drove one on a test drive and thought it drove nicer than just about anything in the class. Kinda reminds me of the previous gen range rover sport form the outside which to me is a good thing.

Nice purchase.

Thanks

definitely happy so far!

M3Denver · 11-24-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

i looked at them before the RR Sport. Same designer drew out both of them.

I read that somewhere, you can see the styling queues for sure ! Definitely a good looking suv! Now just need the tune and exhaust

and more snow to have fun in

Mr Tonka · 11-24-2013, 10:53 PM

Congrats! Enjoy!

chumley · 11-24-2013, 11:01 PM

Rented a base model for about 10 days this summer on a trip out west with the family. Even though it lacked a number of toys (including the ecoboost 6), it seriously made me think we overpaid for our '11 X5.

upstatedoc · 11-25-2013, 10:53 AM

The Explorer Sport is on my short list along with the Durango R/T for my next grocery getter. I have driven the R/T but not the Sport.

squishy · 11-25-2013, 12:40 PM

Don't really like Ford's vehicles, but the Edge Sport looks badass in person.

P1 · 11-25-2013, 12:46 PM

Our daily beater is a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It lives outside and we use it to keep the miles off our BMWs when we leave town or need to run a quick errand. Certainly not as comfortable as my X5, but that little thing is reliable!

BMW F22 · 11-25-2013, 09:27 PM

Pix??

KingOfJericho · 11-25-2013, 09:32 PM

We looked at the explorer sport a few months ago when we were shopping for a new hauler. It eventually came down to the 2014 grand cherokee and that. We have no use for a third row and were majorly turned off by the sync system. Our head of IT had one and it used to crash so badly that they would have to disconnect the battery to reset it. Not ideal for road trips. The car platform it sits on was also less than inspiring. It was definitely quick but we ultimately opted for a hemi equipped grand cherokee overland. We found it to be a more capable "truck" and fit our needs nicely. It didn't hurt that we also got a heavy discount through my company.

Templar · 11-26-2013, 08:17 AM

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We looked at the explorer sport a few months ago when we were shopping for a new hauler. It eventually came down to the 2014 grand cherokee and that. We have no use for a third row and were majorly turned off by the sync system. Our head of IT had one and it used to crash so badly that they would have to disconnect the battery to reset it. Not ideal for road trips. The car platform it sits on was also less than inspiring. It was definitely quick but we ultimately opted for a hemi equipped grand cherokee overland. We found it to be a more capable "truck" and fit our needs nicely. It didn't hurt that we also got a heavy discount through my company.

My wife has the Ford C-Max hybrid with Sync and My Ford Touch with no issues. They've never "crashed." I had Sync in my F-150 (no touch screen though) and it was perfect. Perhaps you just had a bad one.

While I've heard good things about the Grand Cherokee, after my sister's experience with her 2005 Liberty, I would never buy anything made by Jeep (except maybe a Wrangler). Just personal opinion.

Billup · 11-26-2013, 08:23 AM

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While I've heard good things about the Grand Cherokee, after my sister's experience with her 2005 Liberty, I would never buy anything made by Jeep (except maybe a Wrangler). Just personal opinion.

I saw a commercial for the new Cherokee...., front end goes from big grill, to looking like its squinting at you with those tiny headlights and weird looking grill..., do not want.

OP, any pics of the new ride?

Templar · 11-26-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Billup

I saw a commercial for the new Cherokee...., front end goes from big grill, to looking like its squinting at you with those tiny headlights and weird looking grill..., do not want.

OP, any pics of the new ride?

I just checked it out on the site. I saw the commercial and said that too, but on the website it doesn't look as bad as it does on TV. Maybe it's a different model, I don't know.

Not a fan of Jeep or Dodge, so would never buy one anyway.

I agree, post up pics OP.

M3Denver · 11-29-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Pix??

uploaded from crappy iphone

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MisterSkiMask Banned 147 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I was consider ing a new explorer for my mom, I think they are good looking trucks, I'm impressed with ford these days
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M3Denver Lieutenant 21 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	The more I drive it the more I like it. The twin turbo v6 has no problem getting upto speed at all... And I hear high flow cats, exhaust and tune net an extra 70hp and 120tq. That is insane !! It drives real quiet, very comfy interior, great looks, tons of tech inside sony surround sound stereo, navi, in dash computer, ambient lighting remote start, remote entry, USB, Bluetooth, SD card, tow pack, multiple 4wd settings similar to new RR evoque, panoramic sunroof, ski snowboard rack, leaves heate and cooled seats, third row seating, power liftgate, the whole thing is just well done I never thought that Ford could throw something like this together besides their trucks. Ill post pictures tomorrow. I recommend you all go an drive one if your in the SUv market. Can't beat it for the price.
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