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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Hello from Detroit!

Hello everyone! This is my first post on the Ford forum...I have been a long time member of the S-Series truck crowd. I have grown up with GM, and have just recently even thought about owning a Ford vehicle.

I put a deposit on a 2003 Ford Explorer Limited today, and will be picking her up sometime this week. It was a company demo, and only has 21k miles. This will be my first v8, and my first experience with any Ford product. I don't know the factory color name, but the best description I can give is a pearlescent white.

I hope to learn a lot from everyone on here, and give back within the future!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Welcome aboard, White97Jimmy

I'll bet you can contribute, too. Thanks for the joining.

Please read the Guidelines and check the Read First topics at the tops of each forum you visit.

And have fun!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks for the welcome.

Just wanted to update everyone that I did take delivery of my Explorer Limited today. I have only driven it about 30 miles today (just to work) and I must say it is a very smooth ride!

I don't plan to do much to this truck, as my Jimmy was my first SUV and I of course messed around with it (wheels, indiglo gauges, stereo system, exhaust, engine work, bolt-ons, etc.). I plan to keep this as just a good daily driver.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Sounds like a nice Explorer. You will like the V8, is it the 5.1? I am also in Detroit and recently brought back a rust free 95' F350 dually diesel. Lots of pulling power for sure! Good luck with your new Explorer and welcome aboard!! Mark
 
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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It came with the 4.6L...I love it so far. I've only gotten a bit of teasing from the GM guys so far. I've known them so long, and now they say I've crossed into the dark side!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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I think you will be quite happy with your new Ford. You see, the GM guys are just jealous lol.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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I added a few pics to the gallery...Hope you guys like!
 
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