"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/18/2016 at 12:33 • Filed to: Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
04/18/2016 at 12:33 • Filed to: Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 0
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Ford introduced the Explorer Sport Trac “Adrenalin” Concept back at the 2005 Detriot Auto Show. This Concept previewed the upcoming 2nd generation of the Sport Trac. Now what was funny is that 2 years before this Concept, we got the “Adrenalin” trim for the Sport Trac and it ushered in the models mid-cycle refresh. That model made all of 210 hp from a 4.0L V6 (which the only engine available for the entire model range) and weighed a measly two tons and some change. “What ‘bout dat torque, tho?” It was 252lb-ft. So this Concept was cool because it meant Ford was considering making the “Adrenalin” trim into something remotely more interesting than getting the last bit of toothpaste onto your brush.
Ford did go through with the Concept promised, including the styling and the 4.6L V8 becoming an option (yes, option)! Except the SVT tuning and the supercharger. However, you still got a 295hp and 315lb-ft of torque truckish thing was now available for the 2007 MY and up Sport Tracs. Only about a 100hp loss over the concept, so not bad!
My local Carmax has one of these 2008s with only 57k miles
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for the low price of $24,998.
I honestly think these things topped out at $32,000 brand new in 2007, so I don’t know what is going on here.
*Edit: I just checked nationwide on Cargurus and there are 8 of these V8 equipped Sport Trac Adrenalins on there. They are all 2008 MYs. Did Ford only offer the V8 and Adrenalin Package for one year?! The stealthiest Future Classic of all times?!!
Stapleface
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 12:40 |
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What's going on is that it's a truck/suv, and they hold their value extremely well.
gawdzillla
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 12:41 |
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crackpipe, i can almost buy a brand new (2015/2016) extended cab for that kind of money, with new car warranty
Party-vi
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 12:45 |
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Why did Ford use a marital aid for the shift knob?
CalzoneGolem
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 12:48 |
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Those headlights are fantastic.
12and35
> Party-vi
04/18/2016 at 13:05 |
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Was going to mention that as well. At least it’s not on the column.
BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
> gawdzillla
04/18/2016 at 13:27 |
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Really? Where are they that cheap?
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 13:27 |
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Step 1) Get an adrenalin
Step 2) Swap in an SVT lightning motor
Step 3) Add more power
Step 4) Fill bed with tires
Step 5) HOLY F^%#ING SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> Stapleface
04/18/2016 at 13:54 |
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I call them Srucks.
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gawdzillla
> BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
04/18/2016 at 14:38 |
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close enough, i am sure you can find a chevy twin with less options for lower price
http://www.laurabuickgmc.com/VehicleDetails…
JRapp: now as good as new again
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 15:43 |
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I’m scrolling through the exterior photos, thinking, yea that’s not bad for a pickup truck... I could drive that. And then the interior pic.. CP all the way. Why did they stop with the outside? The inside still looks like a tractor..
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 15:44 |
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Bwahahahaha mine is more rare—6 V8's in the USA!!!!
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory…
Meatcoma
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 16:00 |
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The first Adrenaline I seen(1996) was at a car show and I was ready to buy it. Sadly it was only a concept and when they revealed the finished product it looked like they took about 30% from the concept. I didn’t buy one.
boxrocket
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 22:25 |
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Semi-rare.
I’d really like to have that Explorer Sportsman concept.
...along almost all of FoMoCo’s concepts for the last three decades.
TDogg
> Wobbles the Mind
04/18/2016 at 23:11 |
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Traditionally, I hate the Sport Tracs but this looks phenomenal!