JOEHIO

Saw a preview of the '11 Explorer tonight, pretty sharp, but dissapointed you can no longer play CD's or download to a hard drive. Really considering a MKX, but

do not know if you can play cd's or download to a hard drive, as in my wife's on MKS. I really like the capability of downloading the cd's to the hard drive, I am not

the type to download to memory sticks. Does anyone know if the '11 MKX's have the option of downloading CD's ?,

Thanks,

Joe

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SMart decision, ENJOY your new set of wheels. Yes, 16K is way too many miles for a 3 month old car.

Heck, that would come to 64K a year. Where the hell did they drive too ?

Give it a shot, not much to loose, right.? :wacko:

Is your car garaged, and enough room to wax it inside? Last year, I bought a heater that hooks up to propane, had the temp up to 71 F, whenit was 21 F outside. I too, DO NOT use car washes, UNLESS

it it a hand wash place. Found a place nearby, that does a hand wash, using mits, NO BRUSHES.

:wacko:

Hang in there, if you service dept is on the ball, they will resolve your problems. When we got my wife's

09 MKS, there were a few issues that the dealer resolved for us.

Have my eye on the MKX, have a 06 Explorer Limited, totally loaded out. If I can get a decent trade, or private sale, I'll do it now, if not, I'll drive it throught the messy Jersey winter !

I was also thinking that it would be smart do to all of the electronics. Is $1400. a good price for the Extended Warranty ?

Go for the extended warranty, well worth it. In the past 3 months, I've had my 06 Explorer limited in for 3 different electronic problems - Electronic climate control, module for memory pedals, power lumbar motor, and rear wheel bearing and axle shaft. A friends cousin just had left rear wheel bearing and shaft repaired, cost her $2,000! With all the electronics, go for the extended warranty, unless of course, you don't plan to keep the car beyond the standard 3/36 warranty. I'm sure glad I took it out on the Explorer, back then I took out the extension for a

total of 6 years/ 75,000 miles, and it cost $1,200, and worth every penny.

Joe, I'm not sure of how the taxes work where you are, but in Ontario, you save 13% on taxes with your trade. (We are taxed to death here!) If you sell yours privately with the understanding it goes through the dealer as a trade through, then it's a win-win. I did that with the FX and with my STS I had before that. It was more complicated with the STS b/c there was different taxes owing if you bought privately, but it still worked out. For the Cosco discount, one just needs to be a member, that;s all. Just show the card. I was tempted to get the Platinum...it looks great. I am just a sucker for a mint, black paint job. My disappointment is that the black is metallic, which will not show the depth of reflection that straight black will. Oh well, nothing's perfect I guess. Good luck on making your deal.

Thanks Rich, will have to see if the dealer let me do a private sale as a trade, to save the sales tax. Here in New Jersey, we have 7%

sales tax, not too bad, but enough to add 3K + on a new car. I considered a Edge Limited, but I like 10 way power on both front seats, along with power lumbar, and power tilt/telescopic wheel with memory. Also power mirrors with memory on both sides is a +, my wife and I have 2 totally different positions with seats and mirrors. You go through life once, why not get spoiled a bit ! :yup:

Joe, I'm in Canada, so our pricing is different a bit than yours. However, Ford had a sale on with Employee pricing less $3000 discount off of which I got a further $1000 for A plan. In addition, after taxes, I received another $1000 discount for being a Cosco member as well as $1000 for financing with Ford credit. Their rate is garbage (6.99%) but I can refinance it after the first payment which is exactly what I'll do. All in all I saved about $9000. The deal was amazing. It also applies to orders and when it arrives, if there's a better deal at the time, I get my choice of which one I want. Way to good to pass up!

GREAT going, Rich, I have to get down to the dealerr to get down to business. Also have to see what my totally loaded out 06 Explorer Limited (MSRP $42,995) is worth. Spoke with a friend that a repair shop in town, sells a lot of customers cars, feels that I chould have no problem selling mine for $17,000. If I trade it in, and can get 15K+, that helps offset sales tax by trading it in. Did you buy going through Costco, or mjust because you are a Costco member? I am leaning toward Ingot Silver with black, or else White Platinum. The Explorer is Dark Stone, a real sharp color, and the wife's MKS is cinnamon, 2 dark colors rough to keep clean. Happy motoring.

Joe

Does anyone know if the MKX website offers the additional $750 rebate?

Hey Rich,

Happy motoring with the new wheels, GREAT choice. My wife has her MKS for 2 years already, and we love it as much as the first day.

I have a 06 Explorer Limited, every available option ( V8, nav, 7 pass, rear DVD, moonroof, the works. Am curious what current value

is, as 5 years ago, it stickered at $42,995. I just turned 48k in mileage, am hoping to see around 15-16K for it.

I too, have my eye on the MKX, still want the ability to carry larger objects, not just a car. It's still nice to have vehicle in the family with

AWD, as Jersey winter, can be tough. If I'm not too nosey, about how much below sticker did you pay for the X ?

Joe

I'vd splved the excess water problem years ago, before any one came out with blowers. I have a Husqvarna backpack leaf blower, that I

have ben using for years to get off most water after washing the car. I initially start with mouldings around the windows, and exterior mirrors,

then the entire car. After this, I go over the entire car with a soft bath towel. I don't know for sure but maybe a high powered electric leqf blower might do the trick. Remember, Home Depot takes back purchases within 30 days. You can buy a blower, and if not satisfied,

return it !

Had a similar problem with my wife's MKS. Turned out that certain phones work better with SYNC than others. Go to SYNCMYRIDE.COM,

there is a list of phones, by carrier (provider), that work the best. We switched from one model LG to another, all has been fine since.

LOL with this

Congrats to both of you on your new wheels. Thinking of trading in my '06 Explorer Limited, that has every available option, except rear A/C. It is a V8, and 7 passenger, with nav, DVD, the works. It stickered back then for $42,995 ! Curious what they will give on a trade. KBB apraises it for around 18 or 19 K, and it is in exceptional condition, with 47 K on it. Just getting the bug for new wheels, either an Edge or MKX.

If I can't get a decent trade, I'll, keep it through the winter, or until some great incentives come out.

I wanted to do that when my wife had a Ford Five Hundred, the dealer said it couldn't be done because of a difference in the wiring. Maybe it was bullsheeeeet, maybe not. Wound up getting her a new MKS, and that was 2 years ago.

I had a problem with my '06 Explorer Limited with rear turn signal bulbs not always working. Took it to the dealer,they had to replace the rear wiring harness. When they found the problem, they said that the backup lights were also very dim ! Your problem might be related, I don't know.

Joe

I also have a build date of 8/30...but no ship date. Hopefully my delivery date is in line with the others who posted. early September would be great. I drove by my dealer here in NJ on Sunday. Dealership was closed but found two fully loaded Limited 2011s in the back lot. They must have rcvd a couple for the showroom. They look great!

What dealership did you go to ?

:happy feet:

Lets get them shipped over to Maplecrest F/L/M in Union. Have to check both the Edge and MKX.

Just picked up a new 2010 edge sport.

 

Love the car but have a couple questions so I'll ask those in the appropriate forums.

 

pic of my baby

Sweet looking, lots of luck with it.

Looks pretty sharp, but I understand that it is 5 inches wider, and 6 or moreinches longer. I presently have a '06 Explorer Limited, totally optioned out, with 45,000 miles. Will probablt consider a Edge or MKX, do not need to go larger.