Originally Posted by
tdappleman
Our 13 has been great! I wouldn't put any value into CR reviews. If it isn't a Honda, Toyota or hybrid of some type they aren't interested. Just look at how they 'tested' the Trooper back in the day.... shockingly a 4x4 can't do the slalom at the same speed and steering input as a Miata. Sync takes some getting used to but hasn't had any serious issues yet.
I see you have a Bronco for a beach toy and live in NC. Have you had the 13 Explorer out on the beach? I surf fish in NJ and would want to take it on our beaches, some hard and many very soft. Any thoughts?