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I had a 1991 Ford Explorer and a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. The explorer had the standard 4 litre v6, and the mountaineer had a 5 litre v8. I had upgraded from the v6 to the v8 thinking it would have more oomph for towing. However, I found that the v8 had not a heck of a lot more power, and, being the same size/wheelbase, there was no improvement in stability of the towing platform. All in all, I think the explorer would make a decent tow vehicle for you.
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10-29-2008, 07:40 AM
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You should have no trouble finding a decent Tahoe, Suburban or Expedition for that price these days, but hurry, gas prices keep dropping. I wouldn't think the Explorer would be much bigger than the Jeep was.
My Uncle had a Land Rover......POS.
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10-29-2008, 07:59 AM
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I agree, friend had a land rover discovery. Getting parts was a pain in the butt, he didn't have to many good things to say about it. He was a do-it-yourselfer.
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10-29-2008, 08:23 AM
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I would stay away from land rovers, total junk,hard to get parts for & if ya can, expensive. Myself I'm partial to ford, just because i've sold ford parts for the past 26 years. But then again they all have their issues.....
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10-29-2008, 09:01 AM
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run ndon't walk from the rover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will not be sorry!!
I am thinking of trading soon also, there is so much out there its hard to chose. I am looking at Toyota these would be great and I need a truck so a Tundra is were I am focased. I would say for you Tahoe or a Highlander would be great! I am not a Ford guy but they have a few in your size that you might be happy with? Good luck
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10-29-2008, 10:07 AM
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My best friend bought a new LR3...PROBLEMS-A-PLEANTY AND HIS WAS new!!...MJ and the others are right...RUN!!...
If your towing is short, a V-6 Explorer will be fine...if longer, find a good Tahoe...but either way you go, make sure your selection came from the factory w/a TOW PACKAGE!!... 
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10-29-2008, 10:29 AM
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whats up reel? not a fan of the aftermarket tow package????
 put one on my wrangler and it worked fine. my tow to the ramp is only 8 miles round trip.
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10-29-2008, 08:56 AM
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Quote:
 Plus the wifey said no baby seat in the wrangler
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