"mazda616" (mazda616)
09/13/2019 at 21:32 • Filed to: Explorer ST
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"mazda616" (mazda616)
09/13/2019 at 21:32 • Filed to: Explorer ST | 7
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And I took some crappy photos of it with my phone.
I got to take it for a drive. My son was with me, so we buckled his car seat into the back and took off.
Didn’t get as rowdy as I wanted to, since I had my two-year-old with me. But, I still did a quick couple of launches on the deserted back road my friend lives on.
Verdict: Holy hell. This thing hauls. I guess it ought to, though, since it has a twin turbo V6. It has more technology than I can even keep track of. Cooled, heated, power, massaging seats. 360° cameras. Self-parking. Lane keep assist with radar cruise control. And more.
They originally bought a silver one, but it had suspension issues right out of the gate and needed a new part, which is on backorder. So, the dealer swapped it for this white one.
And, they bought an extended warranty on this one!
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> mazda616
09/13/2019 at 21:49 |
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Ford is in full panic mode with these, I’m surprised they were able to swap his out that easily. Ford apparently has almost 17k Explorers and Aviators spread across several plants as they work around multiple shifts trying to address a butt load of issues to try to get them sell-able .
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> mazda616
09/13/2019 at 21:53 |
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Still wish they sold a Flex ST.
facw
> mazda616
09/13/2019 at 21:54 |
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Really every car should have Ford’s silly keypad access.
My puddle lights are not as gaudy, but I am annoyed that you have to manually turn the on with the remote, they really should come on when you unlock the car or open the door (at least at night) .
BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> mazda616
09/13/2019 at 22:14 |
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I would totally have one of these. It looks great.
Discerning
> mazda616
09/13/2019 at 22:33 |
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I was hoping these would be quicker but I imagine it’s plenty for public roads.
Maybe they'll make an SVT version
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> facw
09/13/2019 at 23:45 |
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Like the keypad Jaguar’s activity key is something I’d like to see more of as well.
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> mazda616
09/14/2019 at 00:01 |
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Fords turbos really can haul. Even the Expedition feels fast with the EcoBoost. I can never see myself buying one of these, but I’d love to take one for a spin especially after hearing your take . Now... tell me more about the wagon in the background...
Forrest
> I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
09/14/2019 at 01:41 |
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Hmm... the Ecoboost flex is pretty fast, right?
It’d be fun to get one, put a bigger turbo on it, and badge it as a “Flex RS.”
CRider
> I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
09/14/2019 at 02:29 |
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Get a Lincoln Aviator Hybrid. 500 hp and 630 lb-ft in that beast. It might not hang with a Flyin’ Miata on an autocross course, but who cares?
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I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> CRider
09/14/2019 at 08:35 |
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Not a flex tho
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I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> Forrest
09/14/2019 at 08:36 |
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Two bigger turbos, it is TT after all
Basically a GT
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CRider
> I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
09/14/2019 at 15:50 |
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The Aviator is the replacement for the MKT, which was based on the Flex. Also, that Lincoln badge will be flexing all over the poor people at the bingo hall driving Buick Encores.
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I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> CRider
09/14/2019 at 16:48 |
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I mean, I hear you on that, but it’s still... not a Flex. I like the boxy wagon-y look of the Flex more than any other part of it.
Fyoeu
> mazda616
09/15/2019 at 09:51 |
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All we need now, is a Fiesta ST with that twin turbo V6....
Tripper
> mazda616
09/18/2019 at 11:31 |
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I’ve liked the look of these since the first time I saw it. That said, car companies need to get the fuck outta here with those “logo” puddle lights. It looks as bad on a Chevy as it does on a Mercedes.
Hate list:
Bumper s
tickers
Logo puddle lights
Vanity plates
functionoverfashion
> Tripper
09/20/2019 at 10:03 |
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Things I hate:
1. Lists
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Tripper
> functionoverfashion
09/20/2019 at 11:46 |
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There are some automotive trends that I take personal issue with. Those things are: Bumper stickers, logo puddle lights, vanity license plates