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The explorer will compete with Pilot, Highlander, etc. and isn't for hard core off-roaders. Although I've heard the new GC may have lost a little in pure off road capability.
I do think the GC is greatly improved, especially in the interior.
I know my model of Sonata (249 hp, 3500 lbs) goes 137mph. I've never had it past 90, and that was only once.
So far we have been lucky in NJ and no snow yet but I had one experience at the end of last winter just after I took delivery and the car seemed as good as my Infiniti G35X.
And for the record neither of us owns a Taurus.
Merry Christmas.
I've gone 105 once, on I-65, in south Alabama, but there's a story to accompany it which I probably shouldn't pollute the board with (but I will if asked).
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Insiders who have seen it say it looks more like a Jag XF than a Ford. It will still be FWD/AWD but it sounds like a stunner.
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In this price range, $45k+, there are a lot of others to consider. On my list were the Infiniti M35, Acura TL, Hyundai Genesis, and Cadillac CTS. The Infiniti and Hyundai were very luxurious and were very nice. But, they seemed like something my dad would love to own/drive, i.e. not my style. The engine in the Hyundai, V8, reminded me a lot of the Northstar V8. The Acura TL was nice, but, seemed small. Also, during the test drive I noticed rear-end hop in a curve over a bump. Also the windshield was creaking. Both of these turned me off, quickly, to this car. The Infiniti was very nice, and had lots of technology, but, just seemed to 'fancy and old', I know, personal opinion. I also noticed that the dealer had a lot of used ones, and they either weren't taken care of, or, don't hold up well over time. I like the CTS, and couldn't find anything about it I didn't like, except it was too small.
So, 'my' rankings were in this order, SHO, CTS, M35, Genesis, TL.
I've owned my SHO for a month now. I continue to be surprised with the features on my SHO. Those are:
Drivers side exterior mirror auto-dimming
Interior mirror auto-dimming
Auto headlights with auto-high beam
Auto headlight off with several time options
Proximity door/trunk unlock with key fob nearby
Ford Keyless entry keypad, opens trunk too
Key lock protection - cannot lock key fob in car or in trunk
Ford MyKey - can program a key fob for teenage driver to limit speed, radio volume, etc
Collision alert system - flashes red on windshield, turns radio down if approaching another car too fast
Adaptive Cruise control with adjustable distance settings, also brakes the car if needed
Side blind spot monitoring - yellow dot on each side mirror if something is beside you
Headed exterior mirrors with approach lamps
Cross Traffic alert - will notify you, when backing out of a space, if something is coming and the direction that something is coming
LED light bars on front bumper
Xenon headlights
Power Rear sunshade in back window
10 way power driver/passenger front seats with power lumbar adjustments
Massaging front seats - lumbar or seat
Tilt/Telescope leather steering wheel
Fan forced heated & cooled front seats
Heated rear seats
Rear fold down armrest with cup holders
Ambient lighting that adjust to several colors and brightness - all foot wells, cup-holders, door handles
Sony 650watt Stereo with Dolby 5.1 - 12 speakers
Adjustable aluminum pedals
Power moonroof
Two memory functions tied to key fob - adjust seat/pedals based on setting
Rain sensing wipers w/manual override settings
Rear view camera
Reverse sensing system
Ford Sync/Navigation with USB and aux inputs
10GB hard drive for storing music CD's
All music indexed and searchable by Sync voice commands
Sirius Travel-Link - displays gas prices, movies showing, radar, weather forecast, sports scores
Perimeter Alarm
Ford 911 assist - via Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone controls, phonebook, audio streaming (some phones support texting via Sync)
Push button start
Ford SR1 sport suspension
EcoBoost twin turbo V6 - 365HP - 350lb torque avail at 1500 rpm
Water cooled turbos
Direct Injection
AWD, which goes great in snow
AdvanceTrac, traction control, Roll stability
Easy fuel capless fuel filler
Electric power assisted steering
6 speed automatic with manual control and paddle shifters
So, after all that...I couldn't find a competitor that offer the same equipment for the same price.
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Here is a ford mustang case http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2011-mustang-gt-tech/295281-rearview-mirro- r-vibrates-after-windshield-replaced.html se:
Sounds as if it is not uncommon. Bless the internet. Now I can go to sleep.