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Then said person should not buy a $35k vehicle with 100% financing. That person is needlessly over-extending him/her self. Period. End of story.
And, the question wasn't about increases in corn based food products, it was about an E85 Explorer and if it will be available or not.
Who are you to sit in judgement of who is overextending themselves? You need to visit the real world, talk to the average Joes out there and get a feel for how they are getting by these days. There are plenty of people out there who need new cars, just like the ones the employees on this forum build for a living, who probably can't afford them, but need to try and afford them to get to work, take the kids to school, etc.
You're right, the question was regarding E-85 availability in an Explorer. So, why did you launch into a math tirade? If you would bother to look at the whole picture, you'd see that E-85 is an economic drain. The US used to export corn and most other grains, now it has to import them.
Not everyone thinks with their wallet...
You must think farm implements that harvest all that corn run on water and don't pollute. Don't get me wrong, I love trees, I just don't pretend to hug them. -
I keep my vehicles 8 to 10 years. I like to keep my options open. As we have seen with todays gas prices a lot can happen in just a short time. I lived through the last oil embargo. You could not get gas in those days - period.
My thought is that if we have oil disruption, having an E-85 capable vehicle could make the difference between being ok and misery. E-85 is domestic and only required a "taste" of gasoline to make it legal.
The long term solution is Hydrogen fuel cells. I sickens me to see our domestic manufacturers so "in bed" with parts manufacturers and the oil companies. There is no reason that we need to be using 1800's technology for our vehicles other than some people are getting fat and rich off it.
Honda has a fleet of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles running out in California with actual families. The hydrogen plants are small "air conditioner" sized units at the drivers home. They create their own hydrogen to refuel. Indications are they will sell the general public next year.
Our auto industry is the best in the world. Why are we constantly behind the Japanese. I think it is greed. The employees pay the price for greedy and/or bad decisions.
I have NEVER bought a japanese car and hope to never be forced to do so. Get with it Ford!!!
Although I see your point, and also lived through the 70's oil embargo, I wouldn't jump on the E-85 bandwagon too soon.
If you or anyone you know thinks you're wrong about domestic manufacturers being "in bed with the oil companies, wait until you buy your new Ford and start getting the calls from the dealer telling you how great BP gas is for your vehicle and where the nearest station is.
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it would sell like hot cakes , seems all are tired of gay interior
Didn't catch that...
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does ford listen to real world people I think if they would offer black interior leather in lariet
it would sell like hot cakes , seems all are tired of gay interior
Is black leather offered in another model? Although I would have been happy with an Explorer EB, black leather wasn't offered. So, I had to order a Limited to get black leather. Perhaps just a game to move buyers into other models. You can call FMC and complain until you're blue in the face, they want to sell you what they want to sell, not exactly what you want.
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Some people think of things other than their wallet.
Plus, given the price difference, it's not that much more expensive to use it.
Let's do some math...20% less to purchase with 25% less fuel economy. That's a 5% difference. If you spend $3k / year in fuel, that is just over $10/month more to burn E85. Not that big of a deal if you can afford a $35k vehicle.
Get real. Ten dollars a month can make a difference to someone who has 100% financing on that $35,000.00 vehicle. How about doing some math for us on the increase in corn based food products prices caused by production of E-85.
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Why would you want a vehicle that uses E-85? Although it's cheaper per gallon than conventional gasoline and burns cleaner, it burns quicker and offers less mpg. Better for the environment , not your budget.
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You might also want to check the sunroof drain tubing for clogs and flush them out with water or compressed air.
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I saw the Counting Korns, when they opened for the Stones.. what? back in the early 90's?
Was that during the Stones "Steel Wheel Chair" tour of nursing homes?
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You guys must be sooooo happy.....another Toyota for you to bitch and cry about!!!!
More like another Toyota to bitch about and laugh at.
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The stubby front end reminds me of a mini van. Toyota must think that they can sell anything, regardless of how bad it looks.
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My wife's Explorer has a loud humming sound - most noticiable from the passenger side.
Dealer said that it was the fan blower located just under the glove box and that the sound was normal. Drives me nuts.
Anyone have any ideas on how to get rid of the noise or at least dampen it?
Thanks
Since the humming noise is loud and bothersome to you, wouldn't you agree that it's not normal. Try visiting a dealer that gives a dam.
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I have never heard of this. Might want to post something in flatratetechs forum.
Check to see if the rubber gasket came off with your old filter. If not, double gaskets can cause the leak you describe.
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Tundra's quality problems bring 'shame' to Toyota
Mark Rechtin
Automotive News
November 5, 2007
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp.'s global manufacturing chief expressed "shame" over quality problems that have plagued the launch of the 2007 Tundra full-sized pickup.
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The redesigned Tundra has been troubled by faulty camshafts and torque converters and cracking tailgates.
If they are really shamed, don't those responsible for causing the shame have to commit Hari Kari? :shades:
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I would totally abandon any plans to buy any new 2008 and up model year vehicle made by Ford if they ever decided to buy parts in China! ALUMININUM RIMS? You gots to be kiddin'!
That's right assholes go ahead and put cheap Chinese made shit on your bread and butter F-Series lineup. It's already bad enough you use Hankook tires on your new products!
Yu no rieckie nice John Hancook tiyas we makie fo yu Mr. Yankee?
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Yeah I know, almost every GM you see has one burnt out DRL.
It's a corporate image, like the Mercedes cars with the one ever glowing brake light. I've never seen the value of having DRL's. If someone needs for me to have whimpy little lights illuminated on my vehicle in order for them to see me during daylight hours, the powers that be need to mandate that those drivers get glasses.
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I had the DRL's activated on my 06 Explorer. The service department did it by accessing the service menu on the Explorer by reprogramming the lighting control circuit. I had read about this being done on another explorer forum. The service manager had never heard of this being done, but they tried it and it worked. Charged me $43.00. I believe this is a good safety feature. My Silverado I owned before my ex had them.
If I had a dollar for every GM vehicle I see driving around with only one working DRL... Good safety feature? I must admit that the "cyclops effect" does get my attention.
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I read about Ford's releasing a dealer installed option for HD radio with Ipod controls, however my local Ford dealer doesn't know anything about it. Does anyone have part numbers or other info for this system. I have a 2008 F350 with the audiophile radio system now and would like to add this HD unit.
Do a Google search for Peripheral Electronics. They have the HD kits for Ford. The unit you want is $299.00. About 1/2 hour to install.
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I just saw the 08 order guide and apparently you can delete the third row seat.
I deleted the rear air and third row seat on my 08 Explorer Limited. Good luck on your purchase, you'll love the Ford.
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perhaps to counter false stories of credit ratings, inflated incomes and other customer pho-pahs....seen it all my friend...two sides to every coin...thank god all salespeople AND customers are not the same......
Counter lies with lies...priceless.
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That's a challenging question I posed!
Maybe it's a trick question too!
The trick would be for salespeople to become informed and honest.
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What about the salespeople at those dealerships? I ment to include them in my post! How is it that someone can stare at some unsuspecting customer in the eye and tell them that this Toyota is the safest car on the road when they may possibly know otherwise?
Toyota is on it's way down and when it crashes... It will be of monumental proportions... YOU HAVE MY WORD!
How can salespeople lie?
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What happens is, the person that did the work, and oh yes, they know WHO YOU ARE, is sent out to every owner and must redo the work on their own dime.
Any more intelligent questions?
Any more stupid answers?
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pcsario must be wetting his pants with glee right about now
Can someone explain what happens when there is a recall like this? Does Ford place the blame on employees doing the work, the tools used to do the work or the quality of the parts used? Shouldn't the person performing the work know if their operation is complete and correct?
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E-85 Capable Explorer in 2008?
in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum
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Case in point is a local woman, a young mother, who recently lost her husband in Iraq. She has four young children to raise, one of which has Downs syndrome and cannot walk. Additionally, she has taken in her mother who has advanced MS. So, since you think no one NEEDS a new vehicle, how do you propose she transport a handicapped child and adult? Oh, in a used vehicle with 75k miles. Do you live in the real world? Do you realize how much it costs to equip a vehicle with a wheelchair lift? I do, especially since I'm helping others to raise money so she can buy a new vehicle that can be equipped with a lift, one which will safely get her to work and the kids to school.
Although I don't shop at dollar stores, I'd gladly do so and pass the money I save onto this woman.