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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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going to test drive 2003 Explorer EB v6

I'm going to test drive a 03 Explorer Eddie Bauer tomorrow and was wondering if there were any specific problem areas I should be looking out for.

The only major one I seem to have come accross is the noise coming from the rear dif....

I'm a honda/acura guy and this is my first adventure in too the 4x4 arena, so any driving tests I should do would be appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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I would make sure the 4x4 is working, and the rear heat/air unit is up to snuff.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Bert -

So........how did the test drive go on that '03?

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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Well, I didn't notice anything drastic. No major noises, but I don't think I am going to go this way. I am leaning more towards leasing a new escape now. I can get a pretty good deal (A plan) on the 2007 escape as they are trying to move them out for the 2008 coming in. It will do all that I need and come with warranty.

Just feeling uneasy about buying a fairly high km explorer (132k) and since the escape will do all i need with better fuel enconomy i think that is a better way to go for now.

Though I must say, the EB explorer is a very nice looking vehicle inside and out...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Yeah, 82K miles on an '03 is kinda high. Good luck with your new 'Scape!

Steve
 
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