Used Ford Explorer for Sale in Austin, TX

This vehicle was a very solid choice for my first car. The trim was nice and looked very stylish. We added an aux cord which really made it great. I enjoyed the size of the car. It's not too small, not too big. It made for a great road trip car. The seats could fold down which was nice. Unfortunately, we had problems with the radiator and transmission, apparently common for these cars. It spent several nights in the shop. That comes with the territory of a used car though. I enjoyed the display of the radio/buttons as well. It wasn't the most fuel efficient car but wasn't horrible at the pump. I owned the car for almost seven years before we sold it to someone else. The interior started to get worn with age. One specific thing that always came up when someone was riding in the passenger seat was the door handle! It was a funky door handle to open the car, and people never knew where to grab for it! It seemed to be a pretty advanced ride for it's timing. I really enjoyed driving it. I felt very safe in the vehicle and couldn't have asked for a better ride for my first car.

I like that sporty design of the car, which was its primary appeal to me. It seems to have been a great update in styling from the previous models of the Ford Focus. It is comfortable enough, but comfort was not much of a factor in my decision as much as driving ease/enjoyment and price were. For such a small car it has a great deal of room once the seats are folded down, and I have been able to move all of my belongings without having to rent a truck, which is very nice.