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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
I like where they're going with this. should be a hit when it comes out.


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motors offered will be the ecoboost 4 cyl and the 3.5L V6 w/ 290hp [patriot]

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
pointless.

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2007 ford edge anybody?

the explorer was always an suv you could take off road, this new one is a car platform based on the taurus like the edge [Frown]
 
Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
I think it looks a lot better than the edge, and yea its a car platform but other carmakers are going that direction too. look at what jeep is doing with the new grand cherokee based off the Mercedes platform - fully independent front and rear suspension. still has 4wd with 2 speed transfer case but honestly, how many people are going to use these for wheelers?
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
the new jeep is a pile too
 
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
I say they should bring back the 5.0 In those also [worship]
 
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
I say they should bring back the 5.0 In those also [worship]
 
Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
the new jeep is a pile too
[Roll Eyes] sure if you're tryin to take it down the 'con it is [Razz]
 
Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
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Originally posted by 94 N.C.F. GT:
I say they should bring back the 5.0 In those also [worship]
that would be sick, but doubtful [Frown]
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
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Originally posted by Blind:
the new jeep is a pile too
[Roll Eyes] sure if you're tryin to take it down the 'con it is [Razz]
it's shouldn't be a jeep, leave it as a dodge, the grand cherokee needs to be capable, trail rated!
 
Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
the new jeep is a pile too
[Roll Eyes] sure if you're tryin to take it down the 'con it is [Razz]
it's shouldn't be a jeep, leave it as a dodge, the grand cherokee needs to be capable, trail rated!
haha, well at least the wrangler is still solid axles front and rear! and they better not try to change that or their will be an uprising from the jeep faithful!
 
Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Crazy looks like a 2011 Range Rover Evoque
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
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Originally posted by Blind:
the new jeep is a pile too
[Roll Eyes] sure if you're tryin to take it down the 'con it is [Razz]
it's shouldn't be a jeep, leave it as a dodge, the grand cherokee needs to be capable, trail rated!
LOL... Trail Rated. What a bunch of BS. My buddy works at Chrysler and brings home a different Jeep every month. The Compass is "trail rated". I can't think of any real trail that thing could even attempt.
 
Posted by TrueBlue (Member # 1063) on :
 
The new Explorer looks damn nice I like the Jeep too!

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Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
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Originally posted by Blind:
the new jeep is a pile too
[Roll Eyes] sure if you're tryin to take it down the 'con it is [Razz]
it's shouldn't be a jeep, leave it as a dodge, the grand cherokee needs to be capable, trail rated!
haha, well at least the wrangler is still solid axles front and rear! and they better not try to change that or their will be an uprising from the jeep faithful!
Ever since they introduced the Liberty and killed the Cherokee, Jeeps should have been badged as "mall-rated."

The Rubicons are a pretty cool option though, I'll give them that.
 
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
Back at the OP too, I agree the new Explorer looks like an Edge. Either way, I can't blame manufacturers for going this route. Not many people can afford to go pick up a car off the lot, then take it out on some trails and come back with custom pinstriping and broken parts.

Didn't someone on here have a pretty bad ass early model Explorer?
 




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