2017- 2018 Ford Explorer

[huntandjeep]

Anybody have one ? Wife's 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is starting to nickel and dime us , so of course she thinks that means new car time    . She's looking at Explorers ( probably a Limited ) .  What motor should she go with the 3.5 V6 or the 2.3 Ecoboost.
 Also how do you guys negotiate the best price on new cars ? We will probably trade in the Jeep
Thanks.

[Bwana Bob]

I got an awesome deal on my 2016 F-150 from Argus at Evergreen Ford. It has the 2.3 l  ecoboost at gets around 21.5 or a bit better on road trips

[jackelope]

I own the 3.5 non-ecoboost and it's a good motor for my wife. It's gutless for me, but doesn't bother her at all. The ecoboost is good too. We don't have too many engine issues with any of them.

I'd buy a Sport with the 3.5 Ecoboost if it was me.

[Alchase]

I got an awesome deal on my 2016 F-150 from Argus at Evergreen Ford. It has the 2.3 l  ecoboost at gets around 21.5 or a bit better on road trips

If you don't mind me asking what price range would make an awesome deal?

[thinkingman]

I can help you with pricing and contacts.
PM me for details per the mods.
Either engine is good, I would take either.
3.5 ecoboost is ridiculous in those cars!

[huntandjeep]

I can help you with pricing and contacts.
PM me for details per the mods.
Either engine is good, I would take either.
3.5 ecoboost is ridiculous in those cars!

PM sent. I found the Sport and Platinum models with the twin turbo 3.5

[Bofire]

thinkingman is just gonna try to get you to buy a Toyota with a leupold scope.
 LOL
Carl

[JWEBB]

Get a Toyota

[MADMAX]

 

[huntandjeep]

Get a Toyota

Wife doesn't like anything Toyota offers

[kselkhunter]

I have a 2016 Explorer Platinum with the 3.5 Ecoboost, and it's more than enough power to tow my boat and for all my needs.  Plenty of pep.   My only complaint is the low ground clearance for some off-road travels compared to my Tundra.   Other than that, it's a nice ride.   And the Platinum line includes every technology bell and whistle that Ford carries, if your wife likes that (electronic controlled third row of seats, seat massagers, front and rear cameras, every side/collision/etc. sensor, etc.)   

[JJB11B]

thinkingman is just gonna try to get you to buy a Toyota with a leupold scope.
 LOL
Carl

BAHAHAH

[JJB11B]

Anybody have one ? Wife's 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is starting to nickel and dime us , so of course she thinks that means new car time    . She's looking at Explorers ( probably a Limited ) .  What motor should she go with the 3.5 V6 or the 2.3 Ecoboost.
 Also how do you guys negotiate the best price on new cars ? We will probably trade in the Jeep
Thanks.

Buy her a white one and put a brush guard on it and a spotlight mounted by the driver side mirror

[Mark Brenckle]

Anybody have one ? Wife's 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is starting to nickel and dime us , so of course she thinks that means new car time    . She's looking at Explorers ( probably a Limited ) .  What motor should she go with the 3.5 V6 or the 2.3 Ecoboost.
 Also how do you guys negotiate the best price on new cars ? We will probably trade in the Jeep
Thanks.

Buy her a white one and put a brush guard on it and a spotlight mounted by the driver side mirror

    She'll never get passed and she'll constantly be stuck behind people who won't go 2 miles above the speed limit!

[huntandjeep]

I have a 2016 Explorer Platinum with the 3.5 Ecoboost, and it's more than enough power to tow my boat and for all my needs.  Plenty of pep.   My only complaint is the low ground clearance for some off-road travels compared to my Tundra.   Other than that, it's a nice ride.   And the Platinum line includes every technology bell and whistle that Ford carries, if your wife likes that (electronic controlled third row of seats, seat massagers, front and rear cameras, every side/collision/etc. sensor, etc.)

I did find a 2017 Platinum at a dealership for $39K with 5600 miles on it . It's a nice rig.

[b23]

Bought my wife a new 17 Explorere Platinum last fall.  If I recall, the only way you can get the 3.5 EcoBoost motor is in the Platinum and Sport models.  The 3.5 EcoBoost was a must have for me and my wife didn't like the looks of the Sport model so we got the Platinum in magnetic metallic. 

I haven't driven it a whole lot but the little bit that I have driven it I've been very pleased with everything about it.  They drive very nice, is pretty quiet, lots of room for not being a full size, and has great power.