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12-05-14, 01:56 PM

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Perhaps this may not change your view of the latest Explorer, but the original 1Gen ones, IMO, had a higher, longer, more boat-like hood in front than newer ones

perhaps you haven't seen older and new side by side. new one is MUCH bigger / higher.

12-05-14, 02:41 PM

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perhaps you haven't seen older and new side by side. new one is MUCH bigger / higher.

Exactly. We had that first generation Explorer as well as the 95 refresh model and the new Explorer is MUCH, MUCH bigger. The Explorer was never a big vehicle. I agree with bit, it feels huge from behind the wheel too.

As for two tone paint? Styles change. They should bring bell bottoms and mullets back too?

12-05-14, 03:16 PM

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Perhaps this may not change your view of the latest Explorer, but the original 1Gen ones, IMO, had a higher, longer, more boat-like hood in front than newer ones.

(Also, IMO, it would be nice to bring the two-tones back. That's another way most auto manufacturers, in recent years, have cheapened out paint-jobs)

I don't think the lack of two tone paint jobs is a sign of cost cutting. It's probably because not enough people would buy them.

12-05-14, 06:00 PM

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I remember in the Lexus world when everybody was painting their two tone cars one tone. It's just out of style.

12-07-14, 01:22 PM

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(Also, IMO, it would be nice to bring the two-tones back. That's another way most auto manufacturers, in recent years, have cheapened out paint-jobs)

i don't think it's about cost. about most people thinking two tone paint jobs are hideous.

maybe they should bring these back too

12-07-14, 01:40 PM

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i don't think it's about cost. about most people thinking two tone paint jobs are hideous.

maybe they should bring these back too

Groovy baby!!

12-07-14, 03:05 PM

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I saw a brand new Chrysler 300 with that last month. Awful

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12-07-14, 07:42 PM

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My eyes, my eyes!

12-08-14, 04:24 AM

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I know that Rolls Royce Wraith offers a two-tone option

Still for me, I would just go with a mono-tone exterior finish

12-08-14, 11:22 AM

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That red Wraith looks sweet. Never seen a monotone one even in pictures, most have the two tone. Cool

12-08-14, 12:23 PM

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Came in to post that the red RR is jaw dropping. That is all.

12-08-14, 05:37 PM

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Came in to post that the red RR is jaw dropping. That is all.

Seriously that's what I'm saying. Monotone RR !

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We had a 2013 Sport. Needless to say, it was an impulse buy. Talk about build quality issues. Rear door at the bottom corner didn't line up with the body. Seals around the windows outside looked like crap. And the smart key was glitchy. On top of that the driving experience was numb. Numb steering and numb feedback from the throttle. I couldn't stand the seating position. The seat was awkward and the steeringwheel is aimed at the sky. Like a bus lol also fords BSM is useless. It's this tiny dot in the mirror that you can hardly see.

03-30-15, 07:37 AM

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I tend to like two tone paint schemes on large, boxy vehicles (rolls royce, older caddys).

The refreshed Explorer reminds me if the earlier models, which I preferred (I'm a sucker for body on frame rugged SUVs).