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So.. I am looking for a new used car/truck.. My 93' Honda Civic finally broke down and no more can't be fixed.
I have been looking at vehicles that are somewhat allowing me to be able to see everything at a "higher" level than what I have been used to in my Honda. Because I am only 4'11", I would like to be able to see higher.
I've been looking at 2000-2002 Ford Explorer Sports Trac - just to show what it looks like -
http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-fil...ac-4x4-001.jpg
I have a blue sport trac, 2003. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Much better than a car and much easier to drive than either of the Pathfinders that I had. The seats rock. Everyone loves the seats in my truck.
I've HEARD SO MANY good things about this truck. How is the gas mileage?Quote:
Originally Posted by Queen of Poop
I had a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport car, not the truck. The mileage was okay. I would average 22 on the highway, 17 in town. I just traded it in for a Fusion that is getting 27 in town, 35 on the highway.Quote:
Originally Posted by CountryWolf07
I loved the Sport - it rode and handled well. We just needed one vehicle that gets better MPG, and Douglas would not give up his F 150.
Just keep in mind one thing...gas prices aren't going down. You couldn't get me to buy one of those big-a$$ things if you handed me the cash to buy it.
Good luck. It's a buyers market out there. Whatever you DO decide to buy, you will make a car salesman a VERY happy person.
;) Oh I just bought a Ford Escape SUV & just Love It.. Oh & yes you sit up very well in the drivers seat.. It gets 22-24 miles gallon in town && 26-28 miles gallon on the open road.. Drives very good..
That is true.
I thought, what is the point anyways. It won't even matter in a year of what you have because, it's still going up... doesn't matter if it's a car or truck, or a hummer...
that is a good lookin sport trac!
i would get one if it looked like that but a regular one doesnt look like that, that one has the off road wheel fenders attached plus better rims and tires..very nice!
i somewhat considered getting one when i was looking at getting a truck but i ended up not really liking the look of them and just got an F150
I'm considering the regular look which is this:
http://www.nsftools.com/misc/NewTruck.jpg
My friend has one, she really likes it. It looks real safe too, I just bought my daughter a civic and it sure doesn't give you the safe feeling that the bigger autos give you.
Have you tried - test-driven a Honda CRV? They are higher off the ground, get good gas mileage, have plenty of room inside, and are very reliable cars. Could be just the thing for you!
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Originally Posted by caseysmom
This is my car right now:
http://xs128.xs.to/xs128/08231/0602081115215.jpg
Looks like a Vibe to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews...be.f34.500.jpg
I once saw it and LOOOOVED IT!!... I want one myself... I mean itīs the SUV and the truck in one....
The gas mileage in my sport trac is pretty good. Considering it's a SMALL truck, much smaller than the F150 even. It will never match a car and you should know that up front. But it gives more versatility than a car or a larger truck.