I have had my Kia for over a year now and it has yet to disappoint me. I started out as a very timid driver and would hardly ever drive because I was afraid of it and I felt I couldn't gain enough control over the cars I was driving to feel comfortable. I ended up getting a Kia Soul because I felt like I could finally have some control over a car. It handles well, blind spots are basically non-existent, it's great for trips, and when you're in a very small place it is much easier to get around. The mileage is awesome, and when taking a trip for two with lots of luggage/space needed for souvenirs, the hatchback trunk and the backseats that you can put down give you plenty of space without the car having to be massive. It gets tricky if there's more than two though! It's very well designed and I feel safe when driving it, even at night or in heavy traffic. The interior is also nice and pretty durable and the great heating/cooling system, front mood lighting, awesome radio/CD player and GPS speakers are great. The hands free Blue Tooth capabilities have also come in handy plenty of times and are fairly easy to operate. Overall, I would definitely recommend this car!

I love Fords and have had a great history with them. I love the fact that the Explorer is a 4 wheel drive sport utility car. This is a great feature for those of us who venture mountain roads and rough terrain. Whether you are an adventurer or just traveling through this car is cozy. Ford is known for their name and dependability of their products and this is a popular model. I myself would not go out and buy another myself, but if it was given to me such as this was, I would take it. I always say that's why it has given me so much trouble. The car will have its dependable moments but when it breaks down it seems to be at the worst possible moment and something major. Every time I think I'm good for a while it catches me off guard with something else. Good luck to anyone who also has this same car. I labeled it POS for piece of...garbage....Also people I know also refer to the Explorer as Exploders. I guess that should have been a warning in itself.