beausdad
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So this guy was actually asking whether he should get the V6 or V8 Explorer. Here are a couple of comments that made it a necessity to reply:
1) unless you tow something huge all the time, why go with a 4.6 v8 that eats more gas? if you are looking for one to run around the city mostly, driving to workand store etc etc...i would go with the 4.0 v6. i can still tow but i dont need it but once or twice a year. i get 17.5 mpg in the city, 21-22 on the highway. i noticed a jump wihen i ignored the factory recommended tire pressures and went with 38 on all 4 fours (they recommend 35 in front and 38 in back). i was getting 15 if i was lucky in the city.
people have different needs. you have to base your desires on your particular needs. if you are like me and just like a big suv to drive around town, go with the 4.0 v6 2wd. no need for all the extras and a bigger engine. it will just need more gas.
2) as i said, its a matter of choice and what you want it for. i guess you have a point and go with the V8 4.6 if you regularly pull a yacht, need to chase after cars over a 100 mph or just like to burn more gas...yes, though its not much of a difference, 2 mpg difference in my case would be (100 gallons per month, 1200 per year)....2400 less miles a year, or 150 more gallons ($350-$450). my needs are just to have a nice size SUV instead of a foreign compact car. I rarely pull anything and i live in low flat area. So, for all you V8 lovers, good for you, but some of us dont need all that power to get around town. (your nuts if you think theres no difference in mpg between a V6 and a V8).....
AND MY RESPONSE:
If you rarely pull anything and live in a low flat area then don't even crowd the roads with another SUV. Just like a 2wd truck a 2wd SUV with a V6 is as useless as a fart in a mitten. I know that is going to **** you guys off, but I mean come on. If you lower an SUV and are pimping around with a V6 that is fine. I understand. It's all about the looks. But, if you are going to use an S-"Utility"-V for its intended purpose then get a V8. I am trying to convince myself that I didn't just buy a freakin station wagon. Should I be heading to the nearest decal maker and getting some wood grain to put on the side of this thing. **** no. The Explorer was created to phase out the Bronco, which if I remember correctly never came in a 2wd V6 model and there was a reason. Soccer moms didn't drive it.
IF the Bronco did ever come in a 2wd V6 please don't tell me I don't want to know. It would crush me. Unless it is a 60's model and then I would be ok with that.
1) unless you tow something huge all the time, why go with a 4.6 v8 that eats more gas? if you are looking for one to run around the city mostly, driving to workand store etc etc...i would go with the 4.0 v6. i can still tow but i dont need it but once or twice a year. i get 17.5 mpg in the city, 21-22 on the highway. i noticed a jump wihen i ignored the factory recommended tire pressures and went with 38 on all 4 fours (they recommend 35 in front and 38 in back). i was getting 15 if i was lucky in the city.
people have different needs. you have to base your desires on your particular needs. if you are like me and just like a big suv to drive around town, go with the 4.0 v6 2wd. no need for all the extras and a bigger engine. it will just need more gas.
2) as i said, its a matter of choice and what you want it for. i guess you have a point and go with the V8 4.6 if you regularly pull a yacht, need to chase after cars over a 100 mph or just like to burn more gas...yes, though its not much of a difference, 2 mpg difference in my case would be (100 gallons per month, 1200 per year)....2400 less miles a year, or 150 more gallons ($350-$450). my needs are just to have a nice size SUV instead of a foreign compact car. I rarely pull anything and i live in low flat area. So, for all you V8 lovers, good for you, but some of us dont need all that power to get around town. (your nuts if you think theres no difference in mpg between a V6 and a V8).....
AND MY RESPONSE:
If you rarely pull anything and live in a low flat area then don't even crowd the roads with another SUV. Just like a 2wd truck a 2wd SUV with a V6 is as useless as a fart in a mitten. I know that is going to **** you guys off, but I mean come on. If you lower an SUV and are pimping around with a V6 that is fine. I understand. It's all about the looks. But, if you are going to use an S-"Utility"-V for its intended purpose then get a V8. I am trying to convince myself that I didn't just buy a freakin station wagon. Should I be heading to the nearest decal maker and getting some wood grain to put on the side of this thing. **** no. The Explorer was created to phase out the Bronco, which if I remember correctly never came in a 2wd V6 model and there was a reason. Soccer moms didn't drive it.
IF the Bronco did ever come in a 2wd V6 please don't tell me I don't want to know. It would crush me. Unless it is a 60's model and then I would be ok with that.
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