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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

I think the Durango's look OK, except for that cartoonish front-end. Do you think this can bring Durango sales above the Explorer's?



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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

Not a chance, the handling of the new explorer is currently unmatched in it's class, IMO.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

Does the new Duranga still use the same back door as the Dodge Caravan?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

Nope. The new 'Rango's getting big! It's based off the Ram, so it should no longer even be compared to the Explorer, but the Expedition. And since I've not driven either, I can't do the comparing..
 
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

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Not a chance, the handling of the new explorer is currently unmatched in it's class, IMO.
Too bad is still ride rougher than my F150. The one with the 4.6 is pretty quick though.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

Looks like a PT cruiser on steroids...
 
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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Explorer's vs. new Durango's

Now there's some good news for us Ford salespeople! Who would be caught dead in anything that ugly? We've taken a lot of Durangos in trade on Explorers. Rough ride, so-so handling, lousy gas mileage, 3rd seat that's a joke, antique 4WD system. That new body is just gonna make it even harder to sell.
 
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