It's an all-around great vehicle, from the Area 51 color, to the comfort (sans rear legroom - another 2-3" would be nice), and 2.0 engine (strong w/great MPG).
Really, a great buy for the money. I wouldn't trade it for a Forester, CR-V, or any other equivalent. It looks so unlike anything...
I just wouldn't deal with Dayton area car dealers (my opinion). Subaru in Centerville is a waste of my brain cells (they wanted a huge "finders fee" and King's in Cincy found our car in 30 minutes). White-Allen Honda are just ignoramouses, Castrucci I call Castrati, and Ford... well...
I...
I found notice on my Explorer ST that they are shipping Explorers doing this [for not wanting to type the whole article, I'm just posting the link]:
https://fordauthority.com/2022/03/2022-ford-explorer-will-temporarily-drop-second-row-climate-controls/
Ford may do similar to many of their...
2014 Subaru Forester EX-L. Traded it for the BS. Subaru oil consumption problems that they would not fix [Lost a Subaru customer because of it] along with high mileage. The BS BL was a perfect trade-off.
I have several vehicles, and still drive them.
From Blue Oval Forums [ https://blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/70860-ford-retail-price-increases/&page=4 ]:
"Mid-Year Pricing Effective February 28, 2022 and March 1, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE
Dealer Invoice changes will be effective February 28th, 2022 and March 1st, 2022...
...RETAIL...
Why? Had an '08 CR-V and really liked it (loved my '10 Pilot - best vehicle I ever owned). Eventually just wore out.
I still own two Hondas, but am having problems with one right now with the transmission that I'm having a difficult time with the company repairing (not going into specifics)...