NLPRacing Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 We sold the wife's 2007 Expedition last month. It was a great vehicle, but with the kids getting older, we just didn't need that big of a vehicle anymore. After test driving a few Explorers, my wife decided on ordering a 2017 Ford Explorer Limited FWD, black on black, with the 2.3L EB. She's pretty excited about it. I was really impressed on how much more powerful the 2.3EB felt when compared to the NA 3.5L V6. I tried talking her into a Sport, but she said she didn't need that much power. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I was checking out Explorer pricing the other day and I was shocked at how much pricing on the higher end models went up. An Explorer Sport was about 1K more then my SHO....today its 5K more, even using plan pricing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) We sold the wife's 2007 Expedition last month. It was a great vehicle, but with the kids getting older, we just didn't need that big of a vehicle anymore. After test driving a few Explorers, my wife decided on ordering a 2017 Ford Explorer Limited FWD, black on black, with the 2.3L EB. She's pretty excited about it. I was really impressed on how much more powerful the 2.3EB felt when compared to the NA 3.5L V6. I tried talking her into a Sport, but she said she didn't need that much power. Congratulations on your new purchase. I'm looking at the internal dimensions of Explorer and Expeditions, it seems like the interior has slightly less hip and shoulder room but the front and second row leg room looks to be about the same. The real change seems to be at the back / third row where explorer has about 5" less leg room. All in all, it seems like a great move if you're down sizing but don't want to drop too much in size. I'm looking forward to seeing your take on the differences after living with both cars day today, Great to hear the 2.3 EB is capable and impressive, the difference in fuel economy will be interesting. Edited July 23, 2016 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Cool looking rig....enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwyman3 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Congrats! I bought a 2016 Explorer Sport in March and LOVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Congratulations on your new purchase. I'm looking at the internal dimensions of Explorer and Expeditions, it seems like the interior has slightly less hip and shoulder room but the front and second row leg room looks to be about the same. The real change seems to be at the back / third row where explorer has about 5" less leg room. All in all, it seems like a great move if you're down sizing but don't want to drop too much in size. I'm looking forward to seeing your take on the differences after living with both cars day today, Great to hear the 2.3 EB is capable and impressive, the difference in fuel economy will be interesting. I had originally planned to buy a 16 Explorer Platinum, but it was taking so long to get that I cancelled and ordered a 16 Expedition Platinum instead. I think the driving position feels better in the Expedition and left foot room is not cramped. I found it difficult to get into the back of the Explorer. I'm about 6.2 and a big guy. I ordered the Expedition with the 2nd row captains chairs and can get to the 3rd row fairly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Like all the other D3/4 cars, the footwell is cramped for such a big vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I don't know that I'd call the footwell in my Flex cramped. I hate the D3/4 "hump", but it's only an issue as I'm tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I don't know that I'd call the footwell in my Flex cramped. I hate the D3/4 "hump", but it's only an issue as I'm tall. Right under the drivers seat? It annoys the shit out of me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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