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"Used Ford Explorer Overview And How To Buy At The Best Price!"
More than any other vehicle, it's really the midsize Ford Explorer that's responsible for America's love affair with SUVs that blossomed in the early 1990s. The Explorer delivered comfort, roominess, versatility and affordability, and all with a more attractive design than "ho hum" station wagons or minivans. The rest is history.
And by just about every measure, more recent Ford Explorers are far better. They're quieter, more powerful, more attractive, better equipped and safer.
Built on an advanced ladder-frame chassis with an independent rear suspension, the Explorer seats up to seven passengers or can carry a maximum of 85 cubic feet of cargo.
The most recent and readily available generation of Ford Explorers dates back to the 2002 model year. This third generation of Explorer has been very popular and hasn't varied much, although 2004 and newer models have more available safety features.
In 2006, there was a significant update that revised both interior and exterior styling, improved the frame, upgraded safety systems and added more power. And most recently, Explorers were enhanced with Ford's Sync music/phone interface in 2008 and a revised navigation system in 2009.
This most recent generation of Ford Explorer consists of four models: XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. More standard equipment and luxury features are added progressively with each model. Stability control and antilock brakes (ABS) come standard on all models.
Powering this generation of Explorer is either a 210 horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine or a 4.6 liter V8 that produces 292 horsepower. Two- or four-wheel drive models can be found with either engine.
These used Ford Explorer models can also be found with many optional features, including navigation, a rear DVD entertainment system and side curtain airbags.
There were two earlier Ford Explorer generations. The second generation was produced during the 1995-2001 model years. While not as refined or powerful as current models, this group still provides solid used SUVs.
This generation offered a choice of three engines: a standard 160 horsepower V6, an optional 210 horsepower V6 (1997 and later) and a 210 horsepower 5.0 liter V8. Models included the familiar XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited, as well as a two-door Explorer known as the Sport.
Due to age considerations, we no longer deal in first generation Explorers (although we still see outstanding lower-mileage candidates at the auctions from time to time).
Overall, and no surprise here, we think the Explorer makes a solid choice as a used SUV purchase.
How To Get The Best Price On A Pre-Owned Ford Explorer:
There are actually several ways to buy a used Explorer at the lowest price, even at wholesale.
ONE - Car Auctions:
To save the most, you can go to wholesale Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed outstanding buys (often even below wholesale) for those who shop these events.
Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight for your sale.
Also ...
If You're Interested In A "Brand New" Ford Explorer, there are truly some outstanding deals to be had right now if you know how.
People swear by this interesting method for getting the best negotiated price on any new car, truck or SUV.
