Ford Explorer (1997 - 2001) 4.0 XLT 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No idea and frankly I don't care.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No idea, it is not their choice.
Would you buy this car again and why?
This is my second one and now it has done over 130,000 hard miles I am looking for another. Best vehicle both on and off road, on it's own, or towing.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Exolorer.
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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?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
July 2001
Did you get a good deal and why?
The dealer went out of his way to get hold of my cash and haggled well but I won.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a good all round workhorse
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and when a problem arrose he dealt with it without complaint and very efficiently.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Driving is easy, comfortable and the seating positions are practical for all types of use.
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy with the good all round vision and the electric mirrors are a great help.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No problems with the vehicle whatsoever although it is worked very hard on and off road as well as towing a two ton car on a trailer. I have a classic car (Ford Pilot) which I trailor to shows if far away.
What's most practical about your car?
Ford has produced a 4x4 which is in every way practical, from daily "every day "use to rough riding and hard work. The engine layout is simple and easy to work on likewise the running gear etc. Servicing is easy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
They are all as good as each other.
