Not looking to buy immediately, as it’s a bad time to buy cars IMO. But hopefully towards the end of the year I can afford a new car and by then the market will be different.
Now that the Explorer is on a RWD platform again, I think I’d be happy to have one as my next vehicle. I have no need for AWD.
My issue with the new Explorers is the engine options. The base power plant is the 2.3L EcoBoost. I personally prefer simpler engines, and going online there are plenty of complaints, but I also see oodles of Rangers and Explorers on the road.
There’s the hybrid options and of course turbo V6 options on upper trims but there’s another option offered in the police version, a naturally aspirated 3.3 V6. This is really the engine I want. Yet it seems I can not find it on Fords site for regular Explorers.
I want a basic trim level Explorer, I do not care a fancy features, but it seems there is no way to get the NA V6 unless I buy a used police vehicle. Which I have done before, and loved them, although both of them developed transmission issues. But at that point, used police vehicle with better engine vs new civilian EcoBoost 2.3, I’m just changing potential issues.
Any input, suggestions, etc? Like I said I’m not buying right now as my current vehicle is fine for my needs. but trying to get a feel for if the Explorer is the vehicle I should aim for. I think if the Explorer is a no I’d try to go for a new base model Sierra with the 5.3 but that’s far more expensive.
Now that the Explorer is on a RWD platform again, I think I’d be happy to have one as my next vehicle. I have no need for AWD.
My issue with the new Explorers is the engine options. The base power plant is the 2.3L EcoBoost. I personally prefer simpler engines, and going online there are plenty of complaints, but I also see oodles of Rangers and Explorers on the road.
There’s the hybrid options and of course turbo V6 options on upper trims but there’s another option offered in the police version, a naturally aspirated 3.3 V6. This is really the engine I want. Yet it seems I can not find it on Fords site for regular Explorers.
I want a basic trim level Explorer, I do not care a fancy features, but it seems there is no way to get the NA V6 unless I buy a used police vehicle. Which I have done before, and loved them, although both of them developed transmission issues. But at that point, used police vehicle with better engine vs new civilian EcoBoost 2.3, I’m just changing potential issues.
Any input, suggestions, etc? Like I said I’m not buying right now as my current vehicle is fine for my needs. but trying to get a feel for if the Explorer is the vehicle I should aim for. I think if the Explorer is a no I’d try to go for a new base model Sierra with the 5.3 but that’s far more expensive.
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