New Twin Turbo V6 Today

[2.216VTurbo]

I Needed a new kidmover, it's been a great 8 years with T-Regasaurus (the V10 twin turbo Taureg) but it's in the shop-again for another fron propshaft(driveshaft), persistant hard starting, a coolant leak, and a diesel leak. I have 900 miles left on the extended warranty that has paid out $27,XXX. BEFORE this last visit and I am not gonna own T-Reg without a warranty.

I researched all the 'third row seating' options by the big four (no,Minivans weren't on the list, I'm happy with Woody and Whiteout for those duties) and even though I almost hated to admit it, the 2014 Explorer Sport with the 3.6 V6 Twin Turbo EcoBoost came out on top in almost every comparo. It's my first Ford. Ever. I ordered it in Ingot Silver with heated and AC seats, towing package, some kinda 401 group package that has the Sync/Nav/entertainment and a buncha other stuff I don't know how to use and the 12 speaker 390W stereo. $47K that I'll be paying $789/month on for a while But I gotta have something nice to take the Doc's, corporate guys, and chicks I'm trying to impress around in. Except for that super cool chick that some of you met at SDAC last year, driving a 25 year old Woody Mini does *Not* get you laid

First driving impressions after adding a bottle of Z Max and adjusting the tire pressures is.... Underwhelming This thing is so heavy that even 365 HP cant make it feel quick. Guys are running 14.90's in them stock but it soure doesn't feel that quick So CAI, exhaust and a reflash are on the short list of needed mods, if I cant get another 50+HP outta this thing it's not gonna be a long satisfying relationship like T-Reg was. Meet "Quicksilver"...


EDIT: Wow, sux that the title can't be edited, yes I know how to spell 'twin' no, I can't type for sh!t

[168glhs1986]

Perty. Damn new cars are expensive! I could have bought 6 Consulier's for that back in June.

7000lb tow rating?

Good luck with her.

[GLHNSLHT2]

All the good ones are the ones that like 25 year old cars

[tommyturbo]

Just have to say, that is more than my house payment, ouch! Hope you like it, I've decided I'd rather spend the money on my older cars, new ones are way too expensive. As for women and cars, My opinion is if they are that shallow about what you drive then they are not worth spending the time on. Are you going to bring it out Thursday, I have to bring my bissell machine down to my dads for them to use on their carpets, so will actually make this months meeting.

[Rrider]

Baller. I was shopping a 2.0T Escape for a family member, even that little thing gets pretty $$$. That Explorer is f'n sweet though.. congrats!

[cordes]

Congrats on the new ride Alan.

[wheming]

Never would have thunk the engine was in there sideways!
So its AWD with primarily fwd bias?

And I know what you mean on the treg. I dumped mine when the warranty ran out. I miss it though. Love air suspension, and the v8!

[2.216VTurbo]

Never would have thunk the engine was in there sideways!
So its AWD with primarily fwd bias?

And I know what you mean on the treg. I dumped mine when the warranty ran out. I miss it though. Love air suspension, and the v8!

I think that's right, originally I thought it was based off the truck platform but it's not, they use the police package/HD Taurus SHO platform. I was also suprised when I pulled the engine cover, with it in place on the dealer lots I thought it was fore/aft arrangement.

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Congrats on the new ride Alan.

Hey moderator, edit my title would ya

[Vigo]

I figured they were faster than that. I thought stock Flexes were running like 14.6? I admit i haven't looked into it much.

Those things definitely have a pretty good look. A far cry from the shitbox exploders of yesteryear.

[cordes]

I think that's right, originally I thought it was based off the truck platform but it's not, they use the police package/HD Taurus SHO platform. I was also suprised when I pulled the engine cover, with it in place on the dealer lots I thought it was fore/aft arrangement.

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Hey moderator, edit my title would ya

I don't have the power to edit things in this forum. I thought you could edit titles?

[Vigo]

I dont think ive ever been able to edit a title, except maybe in sections where i have mod powers. Which is not this one.

[todge.2]

Looks like we're gonna be driving the same thing! mine is a 3.7L non twine turbo though.....
Todge

[2.216VTurbo]

Looks like we're gonna be driving the same thing! mine is a 3.7L non twine turbo though.....
Todge

Girly Man

[mcsvt]

Nice pick, I almost bought a white platinum Explorer Sport to replace the Edge Sport, but I'm just turning in the lease at this point. Tune and exhaust should wake it up nicely!

[BadAssPerformance]

EDIT: Wow, sux that the title can't be edited, yes I know how to spell 'twin' no, I can't type for sh!t

Fixed.

Nice Exploaurus!

VW warranty paid out $27k? damn...

[2.216VTurbo]

Fixed.

Nice Exploaurus!

VW warranty paid out $27k? damn...

Meh, childsplay! I have a client that just turned in his '09 M5(went to an Audi RS6 after driving a few sport sedans) and the service manager at the dealership thanked him for the $56,000. in warranty business

[BadAssPerformance]

holy crap!

[contraption22]

Very nice!

[Keito]

Back in August my wife paid the same for her Audi Q5
Supercharged V6, with a pulley and a tune will get me 12.70's all day long
She opted for the 14 speaker Bang & Olufsen, not sure why, all she listens to is Howard Stern

[2.216VTurbo]

Back in August my wife paid the same for her Audi Q5
Supercharged V6, with a pulley and a tune will get me 12.70's all day long
She opted for the 14 speaker Bang & Olufsen, not sure why, all she listens to is Howard Stern

Q5=no 3rd row seats Cheater! I looked at and drove a Q7 but it's just like my T-Reg with different clothes on I ordered enough 2.5" SS U bends to fab up some good downpipes, the factory stuff is soooo ugly Catback exhaust+ tune & CAI is getting guys 13.20's That stuff (on order from Livernois Motorsports) http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/...t-Performance/ plus real downpipes *may* crack 12's but I'll know in a month or so I had to settle for the 12 speaker 490watt premium stereo that Ford offers