Author Topic: Ford explorer sport trac (Read 1942 times)

couldbluved · « **on:** August 15, 2005, 01:33:42 am »

I'm looking at buying a sport trac can anyone help me with some advice please please please}}

gta_driver · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2005, 02:27:28 pm »

Consumer Reports fails it in its Rollover Resistance rating, which isn't based on "real life" testing but rather on a mathematical formula.

Last TV season one of those "Dateline" or "Primetime" evening news shows did its own "real-life" test and found the vehicle to be tippy, the outside wheel easily loses contact with the road when executing any accident avoidance manouver.

That may be why they depreciate so much and I see very few of them on the road.

ovr50 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2005, 03:23:38 pm »

Not a very popular choice around here. There may be better options if this is the kind of vehicle you need. Honda Ridgeline for one, or Chev. Avalanche for another.

wing · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2005, 03:36:32 pm »

Wow lots of new members lately, welcome.

couldbluved · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2005, 06:32:09 pm »

what about a honda crv than would that be a better buy???

ovr50 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2005, 07:12:10 pm »

You need to list the things you are looking for in a vehicle, Could. Things like what do use the vehicle for (hauling, towing or just driving), how many ppl do you wish to carry, do you need a truck or truck-like hauling capacity, how much do you want to spend all in, is fuel economy important, is reliability or style more important (not mutually exclusive), etc.

Hard for us to comment when we don't know what you wish to achieve. OK?

jeeper · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2005, 08:17:09 pm »

http://www.canadiandriver.com/overviews/2005/ford/explorer-sport-trac.php

couldbluved · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2005, 11:07:25 pm »

Orv50 and the rest thanks for all the help however I love the looks of the Explorer sport trac I usually am by myself and only to go to work and groceries thats about it as I lead a very boring life lol I realize that it is a bit of a rough ride in town I test drove one but for the mech part of if I have no clue but love the sporty look for sure thx again all for your input,cheryl

ovr50 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:34:23 am »

Could - for yourself and your grub bags, IMO the SportTrac is way overkill. I suspect you would tire of the rough ride, low power, high depreciation and plain bulkiness of it long before you get it paid off. Speaking only of my preferences, if you want the "truck-like" higher seating and AWD, try some of the smaller crossovers like a CRV, RAV4, Forester or even Vibe/Matrix. Or check out a sports wagon like a Subaru GT, Volvo V50. If you want something really funky, wait for the new Toyota FJ Cruiser. If you want Ford only, the Escape would be better than the SportTrac IMO. You have tons of choices, shop around a bit. The "Hat" has lots of dealers to chose from. Good luck.

mrthompson · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:45:42 pm »

Friends don't let friends buy Exploder Sport Tracs.

Sterling · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2005, 01:18:23 pm »

Just wait for the 400HP SVT version.

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2005, 02:35:31 pm »

What's your price range, Could? Ovr makes some good suggestions. From what you've told us, I don't think you really need a sport track. Or a truck for that matter.

bzborow1 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2005, 02:58:06 pm »

Chevy Equinox is a car-based SUV, but seems to offer some of what you're looking for. It's also rated very high amongst "car pundits". The CR-V's are nice as well.

kelefe · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2005, 03:01:53 pm »

IMO, you wouldn't even need an suv for that matter. But I would also second the compact SUV market. Lots and lots to choose from there...

Agreed that it is overkill to be driving something that big for a couple of groceries. Wouldn't it be more fun to drive something that handles better but gives you that higher driving position?

blue_oval_fan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2005, 09:44:07 pm »

John Oakley,on AM640 Toronto,owns a Sports Trac and raves about his vehicle.
I guess it's a matter of taste,preference,etc.

Sterling · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:01:23 am »

I also know a couple of Sport Trac owners who love their vehicles. If the exposed cargo box is useful to you, it really can't be substituted for a compact SUV. The ride is by no means plush, but the long wheelbase removes the suspension pitching that is common with short wheelbase compacts.

couldbluved · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2005, 05:38:09 am »

thanks so much everyone for all your inputs I really do appreciate them, I am seriously considering a 2003 CRV which is listed at 23788.00 and is fully loaded so I think thats not too bad a price but will know very soon it also has balance of warranty which is 5yr or 100,000 km it has 89851 on it now but still in love with the sport trac I know you guys think I'm a little insane but I just love the look and hi-way ride of them lol, take care all talk to you soon, Cheryl

jeeper · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:38:22 pm »

Could if u like the Explorer SportTrac, go and get it dude!!!!
It doesnt make sense, at least for me, to buy a car that u dont like just coz it seems to be a good buy....sorry but i hate the regreting factor...

ovr50 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:46:59 pm »

Don't worry about we think on here, Could; but do your research on the vehicles you like. Don't buy on looks alone or you may be sorry. Take a demo SportTrac for an extended drive (overnight if possible) in the city and hiway and see if you really like it. If so, then get it.

jeeper · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:34:07 pm »

i support Ovr comments...
5 for it Ovr.

Author Topic: Ford explorer sport trac (Read 1942 times)

Sterling

Sterling