Ford Explorer (1997 - 2001) 4.0 5d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
that you`ve got money to burn at the pumps,expect no more than 22mpg
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they think its to big and ugly
Would you buy this car again and why?
no
What are you likely to buy next?
something german
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,995
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
got at the price i wanted
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
wanted a large truck for work
What was the dealer like?
he was polite,as you`d expect from someone taking your money!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
woefull! the chasiss is ancient and you have no connection with the road,its like driving a pram,not for the faint hearted
What's it like to park?
aweful no parking sensors means its all guess work
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
ford tried to hush up a well documented timing chain fault which i had to pay £1500 to have fixed.
What's most practical about your car?
the load area
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the digital compass,and cruise control
