The gf needs to trade her crap ass Hyundai. We plan on leasing this on a 36 month, 15k mile term. We both work at our company, so we'll get the d plan on both. Her credit is around 718 so she should be fine. Some things are making this a tough choice though. At first I wanted her to get something that will tow my boat (3000 lbs + equipment, fuel, etc), so a V8 was a must. The explorer V8 will realistically tow 6700 safely, so it is more than enough. And of course the Expy will tow 8700+. But now, I'm selling my boat, so a V8 is not needed. So now a V6 Eddie Bauer is looking more attractive than a V8 Eddue Bauer Expy. I am an advisor at Ford, and those darn Explorer trannies seem to slip around 45K, V6 or V8. But we're leasing, so we won't have it indefinitly. She's happy with whatever, and kids won't happen for probably 2 years, so tons of room is not needed, but the gas consumption is nearly the same. Expy's don't have too many mechanical problems, except for power seat giving out and occasional chopping tires. I'm leaning towards the Explorer. What do you guys think is better? Like I said, it will only be the two of us for a couple of years, and this will be her car. Sorry, could a mod move this to road side pub?
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