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Originally posted by MysterMystique:
Explorer XLT, and live without fouglamps and heated mirrors (even though Im sure I can go to the dealer and have them installed), or get an Eddie Bauer and eat less at Outback Steakhouse?
Foglamps and heated mirrors are all you're concerned about? I'm sure you can live without them ...

At any rate eating less at the Outback will also help shake a few of those pounds you've gained over the years ... go for the Eddie Bauer. Just don't complain about your wife's cooking wink

Also, like others have said, be sure to check out other manufacturers. Personally, my mom's '00 Subaru Forester has performed wonderfully, handles much better on any road - including highways - than any SUV out there, has a superb turning radius for a "small SUV", and hasn't had one major problem since we've had it (save the alarm system). AWD is more convenient than 4WD, since you don't have to manually engage/disengage it. Its headlights are bright - it looks like freaking daytime when you put on the fogs too! It also comes with heated mirrors. If you're concerned about image look to the Legacy Outback models ... or a WRX (*drool*) laugh

Just don't limit yourself to Fords, there are many other options out there ...

Matthew
98.5 Contour SE V6
It has spent 1.5 years under the wrong identity ;-)