[MikeHTally]

The Explorer Limited was OK, but it had all sortsa weird issues - overhauled transmission @ 14,000, intermittent audio and GPS. So what did I do? This:

2020 Explorer ST in Rapid Red. 400 horses, 415 "torques" as Jeremy Clarkson puts it. Same miles as the Limited. Better-than-decent deal, considering the current climate. No funny transmission antics or audio/GPS weirdness.

Kate and I are driving to NY in July for her class reunion with a stop at Arlington to visit my Dad's grave. This one will be a tad more comfortable for the 2,600 mile ride, plus all that thrust is truly a hoot.

 

[MikeHTally]

Just call me "Claire" (Voyant, that is ). This thing is proving to be quite the transportation module. 2,593 miles. Enough thrust to get away from trouble, comfortable enough for twelve hours in the saddle. 24.4 mpg trip average, 26.2 best mpg. Even the GPS routed us around a complete blockage of I-81 south and took us through some very nice country roads back to the interstate past the blockage.

 

[ROLLING THUNDER]

I missed what your riding in .

Hope all is well with you both.

 

[MikeHTally]

I missed what your riding in .

Hope all is well with you both.

Doing well. Kate and the rugrat are driving to NY for a family reunion (same place she & I were last week) I get to stay home and mind the varmints. Hope you and your bride are doing well.

Here's the new ride:

 

[ROLLING THUNDER]

Nice ride. What is it?

 

[MikeHTally]

2020 Ford Explorer ST. 400hp/415 ft/lbs, AWD, street pack (21" wheels, bigger brakes), Steeda RSB.

 

[ROLLING THUNDER]

VERY NICE

 

[MikeHTally]

Thank you. Trying some 87 in it to reduce my cost, since it mostly affects HP, not TQ. Who needs HP on an eight-mile commute? The giddy-up doesn't seem to be affected.

Anyway, hope all are doing well.