We have the same thing, just about. I have a 24my Mav. Lariat. My wife ahs a 23MY explorer XLT+. I have driven the explorer and it has a lot more power for sure. I am not a fan of how it drives though. I cant pinpoint it but I guess because its closer to a full size truck than what the Mav. is. I find the Maverick to be one of the best vehicles I have had, to drive. I love it and it feels relaxing to me.
It's even worse in our Mustang Mach E. She puts the seat at its highest position and invariably I hit my head getting in. You'd think I'd learn.I feel the pain on the seat position. I'm 6'6" 230lbs enjoy a reckline positin and my wife is 5'7" and enjoys to sit more upright. I always curse myself when I step into a vehicle that she just drove, "why do I not recognize the seat position prior to getting in".
I agree. The Maverick is more comfortable and I can't quite put my finger on why the Explorer feels... off. Despite it having a slightly larger engine.
I came from a JSW TDI, the fit n finish is much better on the VW.
Once you go Lariat Lux, you never go back. freakin love this interiorI always find the conversation on a topic like this a bit crazy.
For all those who tell OP the choice is wrong or feel the need to correct aspects of the choice, you realize that's stems from weird primal instinct to make the tribe conform right? Some stranger saying they don't like they same thing you do and all of a sudden you need to assert it's wrong. We don't all have to like the same thing or even make decisions based on the same values. It doesn't invalidate your/my choice to keep the vehicle. The share was to inform us all about our vehicles retaining value.
Second part is going to make me seem like a hypocrite to what I just said. It's not a criticism but rather wondering if those in this camp can help me understand a different point of view. OPs sentiment seemed to revolve a lot around the interior. To me interiors all suck the option combos, info systems, trim, materials, all suck, across all brands. I always based my decisions as much as possible on the functionality / reliability / value of the vehicles use. If I'm paying $1 or $3000 for anything internal, I want exactly what I choose aftermarket, not the manufactures consolation choice.
Interior is probably 10% of my ownership choice. What would the rest of you say is the percentage interior weighs into your choice?
This.
If it’s an AWD the check engine light may be due to some kind of traction control weirdness. I say weirdness as that’s all I can think of to call it. Mine has done it twice, last time I was close to a dealer so I pulled in and just happened to catch the service manager. I’d left it running when stopped in the service lane, so he told me to shut it off. I did then restarted it and no check engine light. He asked if I’d spun the tires and I had when pulling across a drive entrance at an angle. He told me that sometimes under just the right (or wrong) circumstances the wheels spin and cause the check engine light.
I love my lariat lux. Two things I’d add to the package power passenger seat(wife loves to recline back and nap on long trips) and auto rear view mirror for night driving. Almost forgot 3rd item this is a design flaw so I’d say needs fixed on all trims, interior door cards(panels). That special place to hold drink cup or bottle I’ve not found a single drink that fits bottled water, soft drink, even the yeti drink bottle that Ford sent me for doing airbag recall. The little side pocket next to that to shallow won’t hold gloves, ice scraper, maps nada. Close the door or open the door and stuff falls out.Once you go Lariat Lux, you never go back. freakin love this interior
Wife is retiring no longer need 3 cars....Keeping the Escape hybrid and the Mustang eco boom premium convertible which now lists for over 50 k.....
I sold my 2006 Explorer and got my Maverick. The 2006 had 267,224 miles on it and sold for $1300. Yea I di maintain my cars religiously.
Thanks! Such a weird comment to make!
