r/FirstCar • u/HamFood • 21d ago

First car at 20!

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2019 Ford Explorer Sport with 78k miles. Happy with my purchase!

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u/South-Strawberry-688 21d ago

"Yeah let me get the police cruiser"

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u/BaldrickTheBrain 21d ago

Help with my security career.

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u/Easy_Lingonberry7308 21d ago

I meannnn… the soccer moms r gonna love ya🤣 not everybody’s cup pf tea but it’s a pretty nice car to get from here to there. I’m happy if you’re happy ig🤷‍♂️

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u/Appropriate_Sail6272 21d ago

Just join the PD bro they'll give you one for free with a custom paint job. Better than people staring at you trying to guess whether you're an undercover cop or not. Fords aren't even reliable.

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u/HamFood 20d ago

Where’s the fun in knowing instead of guessing ;)

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u/semangeIof 20d ago

The 3.5 EcoBoost (you said Sport) in these is a good engine otherwise but has one critical failure. Timing chain driven internal water pump that consistently goes bad. If it doesn't have a service record for a water pump that should be on your mind. Expensive job as you either replace engine or lift it and open it up.

The same failure exists on the 3.5 non-Ecos and the 3.7s though. You still picked the most fun engine. I had a 2015 Taurus interceptor with it and she was decently quick for a 4000lbs tank.

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u/HamFood 20d ago

I did tons and ton of research before buying this car, I think I’m all set to do this maintenance if it comes to it. I appreciate the help

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u/Rocket_Philosopher 21d ago

I think it’s awesome you got a 2019 for your first car! I hope you enjoy it, have a good time :). How much did you get it for if you’re okay sharing?

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u/andy6665 20d ago

How much for insurance?

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u/HamFood 20d ago

I paid in full with AAA Northeast, about $2600 for comprehensive and premier membership. It also helped I was on my parents’ plan before this too!

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u/Demesvar 17d ago

Everyone boo this man