After 65 years, this F150, my 1st American

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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The Explorer is not based on a "truck" frame. It has IRS (Independent Rear Suspension), which makes for better handling and comfort. I haven't seen many trucks with IRS besides the Honda Ridgeline, and the Ford Explorer.
I was just saying it has a truck "frame" I wasn't talking about it's suspension or anything. It's got a fully boxed frame just as the f150 has. The body bolts down to the frame. The pilot doesn't have a frame, it's a car that's raised
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
The Explorer is not based on a "truck" frame. It has IRS (Independent Rear Suspension), which makes for better handling and comfort. I haven't seen many trucks with IRS besides the Honda Ridgeline, and the Ford Explorer.
The H1 has IRS

SUVs like the Rigdeline and Grand Cherokee are Uni-Body. Where as the Explorer and F150 are body on frame.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
The Explorer is not based on a "truck" frame. It has IRS (Independent Rear Suspension), which makes for better handling and comfort. I haven't seen many trucks with IRS besides the Honda Ridgeline, and the Ford Explorer.
Exactly, and there is NO comparison between the H1 and exploder independent suspensions. I don’t even like the front suspensions on the 97+ F150 4x4s with that CV crap. Solid or semi solid axles all the way

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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In a year or so I think I will sell every car/truck I have and get a lexus gx470 and bmw 550i both in black.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by adrianspeeder
Exactly, and there is NO comparison between the H1 and exploder independent suspensions. I don’t even like the front suspensions on the 97+ F150 4x4s with that CV crap. Solid or semi solid axles all the way

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you need to grow out of old times there cowboy.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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honda could attach their name plate to a piece of *rap and people would buy it.
However, Honda would not put there name on a piece of cr@p. That is why they have a loyal following and a good reputation for reliability.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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However, Honda would not put there name on a piece of cr@p.
they did, it's called a Ridgeline, and a Pilot, and whats that half painted SUV or what ever it is they have thats shaped like a box?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mountaineer02v8
they did, it's called a Ridgeline, and a Pilot, and whats that half painted SUV or what ever it is they have thats shaped like a box?
You may not like them, and I doubt anyone really cares what you think about the Ridgeline or Pilot. There is a market for the Pilot and apparentley the Ridgeline. I would compare the Pilot to the Escape before comparing it to an Exploder ( I had a '99 Exploder and it was a POS, the engine literally exploded at 52k miles ). My point was Honda does not produce cr@p. People on here may not like them because they are a foreign make, but they have proven over the years to be extremely reliable vehicles.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mountaineer02v8
they did, it's called a Ridgeline, and a Pilot, and whats that half painted SUV or what ever it is they have thats shaped like a box?

Honestly??

I like the pilot, have you owned a pilot to compare to a explorer/mountaineer. I hear the mountaineers are full of problems.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 RED LARIAT
Honestly??

I like the pilot, have you owned a pilot to compare to a explorer/mountaineer. I hear the mountaineers are full of problems.
I don't want to drive a Minivan/SUV, which is what the Pilot and that lexus you want really are I have no need to test drive a minivan, so nope, no comparison there
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mountaineer02v8
I don't want to drive a Minivan/SUV, which is what the Pilot and that lexus you want really are I have no need to test drive a minivan, so nope, no comparison there
bet that minivan/suv doesnt have as many rattles as your american made hunk of junk...seriously, nobody cares about your opinions.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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bet that minivan/suv doesnt have as many rattles as your american made hunk of junk...seriously, nobody cares about your opinions.
you guys kill me. I always wonder why most of you drive a Ford but say nothing but bad about them and say forign makers are so much better, but yet you drive a Ford? I'm lost on that?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mountaineer02v8
you guys kill me. I always wonder why most of you drive a Ford but say nothing but bad about them and say forign makers are so much better, but yet you drive a Ford? I'm lost on that?
I dont drive a FORD dumbarse....I am wondering why you even buy cars. do you need the amusement of trying to discover every little rattle, mistake, imperfection, or any other little minor detail? And seriously, foreign is generally the more quality vehicle. Look it up. You may not like them, like gb150 said, but dont dog them because of it, especially you.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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^^ what do you drive then??^^
 
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mountaineer02v8
^^ what do you drive then??^^
Jeep Liberty, and you can say it is still domestic..It was what I could afford and I needed a vehicle quick.

actually F that, I don't need to explain myself to you. I drive a Jeep Liberty.

for you to say foreign is crap because you dont like them is wrong, just say you dont like them and move on. Dont judge other peoples rides because they chose what they wanted to buy and you dont like them.
 

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