I know, I know. This is an F-Series site but I value the opinions here. You guys (and gals ) were instrumental in my purchasing my truck last summer. Now the wife needs a new vehicle and has her heart set on an Explorer. The problem is she wants one now and the new ones aren't available yet. Does anyone know when the 2002's will be in the showrooms? I've read and seen some really good things about them and think it might be worth the wait. On the other hand, I could always lease a 2001 for a while then go with a new one once they've worked the bugs out. Any help with this would be appreciated!

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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.

Extras so far:

• GY 305/70X16 Wrangler ATS Tires
• American Eagle Series 146 Chrome Wheels
• Ravin Z-55 3" Single In/Out Exhaust System
• WMS Velocity Tube
• K&N Filter
• Blaupunkt Houston CD Player
• Blaupunkt PCxt573 5x7/6x8 Speakers
• Pioneer TS-A6815 6x8 Speakers
• Clear Corner Lenses
• PIAA Super White Bulbs
• GTS Hood Deflector
• Catch-All Floor Mats
• Tinted Windows
• Bull Ring Retractable Tie-Downs
• www.f150online.com Sticker (below center brake light)
• University of Georgia Hitch Cover "GO DAWGS!"
• GA State Flag Plate [><] "Keep It Flyin!"

Coming Soon:
No mods for a while. Gotta save up to move back to Georgia!

Pictures:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...3401&a=8556922

 

They are supposed to be in showrooms soon. I think it was going to be this month then they held off to make suer all of the quality issues were taken care of. It should be in the next couple of months.

 

Originally, it was Feb '01. NOw it won't be until April or May. AS Blue said, they are taking extra time to ensure that there are no recalls right out the door, as with the Escape. I would not bother with the 01 as the value has gone down the toilet. When the '02 comes out the 95-01 Explorers will retain resale value about as well as a Taurus. I have a 98 XLT with every option in mint condition that is only worth about $12K thanks to Firestone and the media. The sticker price was $31,7##. If you go with an '01 anyway, you should be able to buy for way below invoice.

 

Try here...
www.4x4central.com

It's an Explorer site similar to this one... they could tell you for sure.
-Joe-


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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!Clear Corners, Manik Stainless Steel 1-piece brush guard, Custom CB wiring, Uniden PC76-XLW CB radio with K-40 Magna-Mount antenna (for now), 1 set of 165 watt KC Daylighters (for now... more on the way) Custom switch mounting plate and overhead console.
List of planned mods: Clear tails, color matched trailer hitch with stainless steel ball, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, spray in liner, and a tonneau of some sort...

93 Probe GT teal, OE rims painted to match, bone stock drivetrain.