So, an Explorer Sport Trac has passed the wife test.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
08/12/2016 at 12:28 • Filed to: None

She looks at an example I sent her and she responded, “That’s cute but I think it has too many miles” Uh ... cute?

So anyways there’s this one which has all needs and most of the wants.

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With spousal approval I just need to get there and drive it and get it to my mechanic for his approval then I just need bank approval.

Lots of approvals.

DISCUSSION (33)

OPPOsaurus WRX > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:32

check the oil pan for plastic. I loved my Sport Trac but it did not have a good ending. I dont think what I experienced was typical though. Do some research on timing belt guides. also if you can find a V8 its only 1 mpg different from the 6

i also still have this:

Kinja'd!!!

it fits perfectly under the rear passenger side seat

thump thump thump

CalzoneGolem > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 12:35

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the 4.0

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:35

Mutant BOF ute-wagon is best wagon.

CalzoneGolem > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/12/2016 at 12:36

It has a factory roof rack ... what more could you ask for?

OPPOsaurus WRX > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:36

Kinja'd!!!

i dunno if it makes a difference but you can fit (2) car seats in the back of the truck

CalzoneGolem > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 12:38

We’ve outgrown car seats but our thirteen year old girl is already taller than the average full grown woman.

mazda616 > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:38

I like those even though I don't see them that often, not around here at least.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:39

Plus which, it’s a quad-cab Ranger. Ranger rear suspension, drives like a small truck, like it’s supposed to. Less bulk than a Ridgeline, given the choice I’d go with one of these hands down.

CalzoneGolem > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/12/2016 at 12:41

Yeah, seems like a no brainer.

OPPOsaurus WRX > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:43

mine ate a timing guide rail. I don’t think its a common problem. It could also be brought on by constantly driving like I stole it. I think the design of there 4.0 changed at some point although I’m not sure when. I don’t think my ‘95 and 04 had the same exact engines despite both being 4..0 V6

It had a decent ride but a massive turning radius.

I’m not 100% on that price for that mileage either. this seems better

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/…

Kinja'd!!!

McMike > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 12:45

Uh ... cute?

Uh... too many miles? 96K is relatively low for an ‘02

CalzoneGolem > McMike
08/12/2016 at 13:06

Yeah cute ... not sure how that works out. She also said that the Element is painful for her to look at.

The one I showed her first was this one: http://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/5722348008…

CalzoneGolem > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 13:19

Well the one you show is RWD so that’ll make a difference in the pricing.

Rock Bottom > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 13:31

Be warned, the 4.0 OHC engine has a reputation of destroying the timing chain on the back of the engine. That’s right, there’s a timing chain on the front (like normal), and one on the back between the engine and the transmission. The back one will often shit the bed, because Murphy.

OPPOsaurus WRX > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 13:31

WAAAAAT i didn;t know that existed

CalzoneGolem > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 13:34

I had to verify that it was a thing before I responded. Wasn’t sure if they just marked it wrong but they do exist.

CalzoneGolem > Rock Bottom
08/12/2016 at 13:34

Yikes, that sound laborious.

OPPOsaurus WRX > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 13:36

The switch would have been to the left of the radio.

Also the power rear window is awesome

Rock Bottom > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 13:37

There were two 4.0 Ford Cologne engines. One was a pushrod engine, the other was overhead cam. And your cam chain guide failure is surprisingly common, regardless of how they’re treated. The fun part is that there is a timing chain on the front of the engine, and also one on the back (which makes no sense). I bet you can guess which one fails more often!

CalzoneGolem > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/12/2016 at 13:38

Yeah the rear window sounds like an awesome idea.

Rock Bottom > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 13:40

Yeah, the motor typically has to come out. Kinda sucks. But they make great power right up until they puke that chain guide!

CalzoneGolem > Rock Bottom
08/12/2016 at 13:45

A short timing chain on the front of the engine connects the crankshaft to the intermediate jackshaft. A second, longer timing chain behind the first chain connects the front of the jackshaft to the overhead cam on the left side of the engine.

A third timing chain in the back of the engine connects the rear of the jackshaft to the overhead cam in the right cylinder head.

http://www.underhoodservice.com/exploring-serv…

My citroen won't start > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 14:03

While you are at their lot, take a look at that Subaru Baja, once you do, buy it.

CalzoneGolem > My citroen won't start
08/12/2016 at 14:19

Yeah ... no.

My citroen won't start > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 14:25

BAJA BAJA

Kinja'd!!!

Has weird american bed basket thing but nicer looking than the melty melty Sport Trac

CalzoneGolem > My citroen won't start
08/12/2016 at 14:33

It doesn’t have the space or towing capacity of the Explorer.

My citroen won't start > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 14:36

Fine, you win. I just want someone to buy a Baja, they are so kehwl

CalzoneGolem > My citroen won't start
08/12/2016 at 14:37

I see one around the plates say “BAJA MAN”

DynamicWeight > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 14:55

I can never guess what my girlfriend is going to think about a cars looks or interior, but the weird thing... the really weird thing is she’s always right. Always . Now when I want to know if a car looks good or is nice to be in inside, I just put one in front of her, listen to what she says, and take it as truth. It’s freaky man.

CalzoneGolem > DynamicWeight
08/12/2016 at 15:53

You should get her opinion of the Explorer I posted.

DynamicWeight > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 16:28

Kinja'd!!!

Evidently it’s a minivan that can haul a lot of heavy rocks haha

CalzoneGolem > DynamicWeight
08/12/2016 at 16:29

Awesome, that just what I want!

DynamicWeight > CalzoneGolem
08/12/2016 at 16:33

The system works!