Ford Explorer Sport vs. Dodge Durango R/T, opinions welcomed.

upstatedoc · 01-25-2013, 09:33 AM

On my quest to find a sporty 3-row SUV I have been looking at these two. What do you think about the reliability between the two? HP numbers are similar, Ford is a little more refined but costs more. BTW, I cant swing the $65k a similarly equiped X5 would run me.

AstonKarim · 01-25-2013, 03:30 PM

check out the Infiniti JX35, here in canada its similarly priced (base model) to the top of the line model explorer and durango. the advantage here is increased luxury as well as reliability.

Year's_End · 01-25-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonKarim

check out the Infiniti JX35, here in canada its similarly priced (base model) to the top of the line model explorer and durango. the advantage here is increased luxury as well as reliability.

But it's so ugly. It's the closest automotive equivalent to a fish on wheels.

AstonKarim · 01-25-2013, 04:34 PM

I'd say its visually more appealing to the eye than an explorer or durango, but thats my perspective. The vehicle that its based on is quite ugly, and that would be the new Nissan Pathfinder.

pokerface · 01-26-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AstonKarim

I'd say its visually more appealing to the eye than an explorer or durango, but thats my perspective. The vehicle that its based on is quite ugly, and that would be the new Nissan Pathfinder.

How is the CVT on these vehicles?

SerbX5 · 01-26-2013, 03:27 PM

Ford has been pretty awesome lately.. from fit and finish to the new powerplants they have under the hood... my good friend just bought a '13 Durango a few weeks ago. Its nice.. not my cup of tea though. .. I'd rather have the new explorer if I had to narrow down the two.

freshwhite335 · 01-27-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

How is the CVT on these vehicles?

I've heard the CVT is a real downer and its a little low on power. Not very sporty.

MSport28 · 01-28-2013, 01:04 AM

The standard Explorer is a great crossover vehicle but is definitely out-matched by the Durango when it comes to power. Luckily, the Sport model solves this problem. The 3.5L Ecoboost has been proven in multiple applications now and should get you better fuel mileage than the Hemi. I have friends with both vehicles and both seem to be happy with their purchase, but I'd have to give the nod to the Ford.

Tuned1M · 01-28-2013, 01:42 AM

The wife will be trading her car in shortly for an Explorer.

dd1981 · 01-28-2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

On my quest to find a sporty 3-row SUV I have been looking at these two. What do you think about the reliability between the two? HP numbers are similar, Ford is a little more refined but costs more. BTW, I cant swing the $65k a similarly equiped X5 would run me.

Buy the Explorer sport, and when you order it PM me the vin tag Ill make sure it gets built perfect and has no hickups along the way.

Ill also set you up with the x plan.

And Plus check this out

upstatedoc · 01-29-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1M

The wife will be trading her car in shortly for an Explorer.

Explorer Sport?

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Buy the Explorer sport, and when you order it PM me the vin tag Ill make sure it gets built perfect and has no hickups along the way.

Ill also set you up with the x plan.

What is this you speak of? Do you work at the Ford plant? And if so, hello employee discount.

BTW, I test drove the R/T. Big and heavy and an absolutely awesome Hemi growl. Roomy, I didnt get a chance to push it though to see how it handled.

Tuned1M · 01-29-2013, 02:45 PM

^ Yes sport. No other way to go.

Tuned1M · 01-29-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Buy the Explorer sport, and when you order it PM me the vin tag Ill make sure it gets built perfect and has no hickups along the way.

Ill also set you up with the x plan.

And Plus check this out

75hp & 142 lb tq at the wheels is pretty damn good! I'll def. look into this!

dd1981 · 01-29-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1M

75hp & 142 lb tq at the wheels is pretty damn good! I'll def. look into this!

If you decide to go the explorer route shoot me a pm ill set you up with the x plan. I work for FoMoCo.

Happy shopping.

upstatedoc · 01-29-2013, 04:28 PM

FoMoCo FTW.

Tracus · 01-29-2013, 06:16 PM

I will go for the Ford. Inside you will find many Range Rover elements and technology (they owned it right?) including the 4x4 switch. They have increased their quality tremendously and their engines are pretty nice. The maintenance will not be a burden neither.
Infinity is fugly, even for free I will get rid of it very fast.

upstatedoc · 01-30-2013, 07:20 PM

omg I can't f*cking believe this. The Explorer Sport comes standard with rear parking sensors! This is a deal breaker! Anyone who runs a Valentine One can understand this. My wifes Ody has the back up sensors and it makes my V1 alert constantly. dd1981 if I give you the VIN can you make sure it gets a parking sensor delete?

p.s. i'm actually serious about this, as sad as it is.

son_of_siggy · 01-31-2013, 09:56 AM

Dang DD1981. Great hookup for the OP. What is the X-plan discount for their SUV's and trucks? % under invoice, invoice, or a hair over?

01-25-2013, 09:33 AM	#1
upstatedoc Drone Expert Drives: '09 BMW 328ix Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 812 iTrader: (1)	Ford Explorer Sport vs. Dodge Durango R/T, opinions welcomed. On my quest to find a sporty 3-row SUV I have been looking at these two. What do you think about the reliability between the two? HP numbers are similar, Ford is a little more refined but costs more. BTW, I cant swing the $65k a similarly equiped X5 would run me. __________________ Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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01-25-2013, 03:30 PM	#2
AstonKarim Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 335i xdrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	check out the Infiniti JX35, here in canada its similarly priced (base model) to the top of the line model explorer and durango. the advantage here is increased luxury as well as reliability. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M Sport Xdrive / Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather / M Sport Brakes / 19" Star Spoke Style 403m /

01-25-2013, 04:34 PM	#4
AstonKarim Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 335i xdrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	I'd say its visually more appealing to the eye than an explorer or durango, but thats my perspective. The vehicle that its based on is quite ugly, and that would be the new Nissan Pathfinder. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M Sport Xdrive / Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather / M Sport Brakes / 19" Star Spoke Style 403m /

01-26-2013, 03:27 PM	#6
SerbX5 Enlisted Member Drives: xdrive50i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Ford has been pretty awesome lately.. from fit and finish to the new powerplants they have under the hood... my good friend just bought a '13 Durango a few weeks ago. Its nice.. not my cup of tea though. .. I'd rather have the new explorer if I had to narrow down the two. __________________ E70 X5 50i - Dinan Tune - H&R Lowered - 22's

01-28-2013, 01:42 AM	#9
Tuned1M Brigadier General Drives: ANAW1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,141 iTrader: (1)	The wife will be trading her car in shortly for an Explorer. __________________ MY 1M IS FOR SALE: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814303

01-28-2013, 01:04 AM	#8
MSport28 New Member Drives: 2013 BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	The standard Explorer is a great crossover vehicle but is definitely out-matched by the Durango when it comes to power. Luckily, the Sport model solves this problem. The 3.5L Ecoboost has been proven in multiple applications now and should get you better fuel mileage than the Hemi. I have friends with both vehicles and both seem to be happy with their purchase, but I'd have to give the nod to the Ford.

01-29-2013, 02:45 PM	#12
Tuned1M Brigadier General Drives: ANAW1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,141 iTrader: (1)	^ Yes sport. No other way to go. __________________ MY 1M IS FOR SALE: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814303

01-29-2013, 04:28 PM	#15
upstatedoc Drone Expert Drives: '09 BMW 328ix Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 812 iTrader: (1)	FoMoCo FTW. __________________ Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.

01-29-2013, 06:16 PM	#16
Tracus Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	I will go for the Ford. Inside you will find many Range Rover elements and technology (they owned it right?) including the 4x4 switch. They have increased their quality tremendously and their engines are pretty nice. The maintenance will not be a burden neither. Infinity is fugly, even for free I will get rid of it very fast.

01-30-2013, 07:20 PM	#17
upstatedoc Drone Expert Drives: '09 BMW 328ix Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 812 iTrader: (1)	omg I can't f*cking believe this. The Explorer Sport comes standard with rear parking sensors! This is a deal breaker! Anyone who runs a Valentine One can understand this. My wifes Ody has the back up sensors and it makes my V1 alert constantly. dd1981 if I give you the VIN can you make sure it gets a parking sensor delete? p.s. i'm actually serious about this, as sad as it is. __________________ Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.

01-31-2013, 09:56 AM	#18
son_of_siggy Second Lieutenant Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 258 iTrader: (0)	Dang DD1981. Great hookup for the OP. What is the X-plan discount for their SUV's and trucks? % under invoice, invoice, or a hair over?

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