I need a SUV for around 25k dollars (used) but is decent on gas,reliable, and has offroading capabilities --Im not talking about rock crawling. Just going around on dirt roads, mud, foot deep water stuff like that (romping) I was looking at a ford Explorer, but I am not sure. Any Sugestions....
2007-12-30 06:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by Dave R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Sorry I'm new at this so what is a lift kit. Is it strongly needed, and what do you think about a Laredo?
2007-12-30 07:08:59 · update #1
How much does a lift kit usally cost?
2007-12-30 08:31:20 · update #2
1 foot is that deep water?
2007-12-30 08:31:46 · update #3
Does it worsen you MPG?
2007-12-30 08:32:12 · update #4
Jeep Wrangler would better fit the bill in my opinion. A stock Jeep is a whole lot more capable than the Explorer ever could be. Sounds like you've already been bittin by the wheeling bug, and only a matter of time before you will want to be able to go bigger and farther... There is a huge aftermarket for the Wrangler and Cherokee, and even the Grand Cherokee and Liberty. I haven't seen a lift kit available for a Explorer since the 90's.
2007-12-30 06:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by boogie_4wheel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ford explorer is a good all around SUV. Little heavy on gas. Theres also the Jeep grand cherokees 4.7 litres or 3.7 litre and even the Jeep cherokee 3.0 diesel ( combined 28 mpg ) very very good for an SUV of that size along with its off-road capabilities. ( its trail rated ) or if your looking for something a little smaller try the Nissan Xterra or the Jeep Liberty.
2007-12-30 16:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ford Explorer is good for everything you have listed except for maybe the mud, but a good set of tires might help. The Wrangler is great off road, but they are marginal at best on the road. A great compromise might be the Cherokee or Commander. I have seen Cherokees and Commanders do some pretty good off roading at the Mounds (an off road park) and they seem pretty good on the road.
2007-12-30 12:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by atvman_400 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For god sakes buy a Jeep Wrangler, or even an Older style Jeep Cherokee for offroad use. Ford Explorers suck. They don't hold up to offroad abuse, and they can't even handle much dirt and gravel road use without something breaking or falling off. They get terrible gas mileage, the 4x4 sucks on them, and they roll over too easy. And be sure you get an older model jeep with the 4.0L I6 engine, they're bulletproof engines and hold up real well to abuse.
Jeeps will go practically anywhere, granted you know how to drive. They will still roll over, but most have sway control bars on them to help control body lean somewhat better than the explorers without any sway control equipment.
2007-12-30 15:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The lift kit makes the car higher. You might need this if you're going to be in deep water. Water never should go above the axles, no matter what car/truck you're in.
I have had 2 Explorers, '97 and '06, and they are great for snow, mud, back roads, etc. I've never gone "mudding," so can't say about that.
2007-12-30 07:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by am7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd Choose An 89' Ford Bronco They Are Nice To Fix Up Are Easily Changed into A Truck /Jeep Like Body With The Removable Shell Are Good In The Mud Easily Customizable Fun To Drive And Ride In Usually Offered At Decent Prices Very Reliable In the Mud Have Never Had One Quit On Me Yet With Some 40" Rims Some Huge Tires Nice Lift Kit Of 10"-12" Your Good To Go Usually They Are Offered For About $4,000 or $5,000 And That Leaves You Lots More Money For Customization But ME And My Buddies Have Been Mudding In Broncos For All Of Our Lives And With That Shell Off And A Couple Guys In the Back And A Girl In the Front Seat Then Your Good To Go Ands Bound To Have A Good Time Plus They Are Big And Sturdy Which Comes In Handy Out There In The Mud
2007-12-30 21:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by redneckskater7684 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋