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A New Toy

Ravenwood - 07/20/05 06:00 AM

The 2005 Explorer Limited Edition in RedFire.

It's powered by a 281 cubic inch V8 (4.6L), has 4-wheel drive, and big 17" wheels. It has a five-speed automatic tranny, 240 horses, traction control, and it tows up to 7,000 lbs. It has leather interior, a sun roof, a 6-disk CD changer built into the dash, reverse sensing system, and power everything. The seats go back to my preset position with a flick of the keyless entry remote. It also has steering wheel controls, heated mirrors, heated seats, dual A/C, and airbags all over the place.

And with "employee pricing" and a huge cash rebate, it's all mine. I traded in my 2001 2-door model, emptied her out, kissed her goodbye, and drove this new baby off the lot.

Category: Toys for Grownups
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I have the truck version of the explorer and like it. The wife's looking at getting the lincoln aviator (the fancy explorer). I like them.

Posted by: SayUncle at July 20, 2005 9:00 AM

Sweet... Now drive it off road and see how she runs... Otherwise you are just wasting more gas...

I personally hate SUVs and would only own one where I would be going off road on a fairly regular basis (at least 6 times a year).

Then again I am looking for a pure sports car again so I have little room to talk. Just look in your mirror for a small yellow car before you change lanes on the beltway. I would hate to be squashed.

Hope you enjoy your new wheels.

Posted by: Kirk at July 20, 2005 9:03 AM

And U-Haul still won't let you tow one of their trailers with it.

Does it wear Firestone tires?

J/k. Looks line a damned nice truck.

Posted by: Kevin Baker at July 20, 2005 9:54 AM

Congrats! My wife and I have 70k on her 2003 Explorer without a hitch yet...enjoy!

(BTW...the Motorcraft 5w-20 oil should keep her in top running condition and it's not expensive...if you don't do it yourself, insist on the stuff.)

Posted by: MMW at July 20, 2005 10:53 AM

This "Employee Pricing" thing that everyone is doing seems to be working. My Mom and Step-Father are out buying a car right now. I hope they get a Dodge Charger, but I doubt they will.

Posted by: Matt Groom at July 20, 2005 2:08 PM

Where are your NRA, NoR, "Support Our Troops", etc. stickers going on this new vehicle?

More stories like this one from the AK at RNS are always appreciated!

Posted by: Steve Scudder at July 20, 2005 2:32 PM