Hello to all,
Last summer, I began receiving mail from FOMCO luring me to trade my 2017 Explorer Sport with only 22,000 miles for a new '21. At the beginning, I basically ignored the idea, knowing the chip situation. Besides, I was a happy camper driving my Sport around.
While waiting for my '17 being serviced, a sales rep introduced himself to me and asked if was the Sport owner. He advised that he could give me a really great deal on a trade for the new 2021white ST parked outside.
Needless to say, I took the obligatory test drive and became quite impressed While at the same time thinking it was night and day different from the Sport.
The sales rep asked about my impressions and my feedback was 99% positive. "I can put you in this beautiful vehicle today", was his "come on". I asked him if he had one that was closer in color to my medium metallic gray Sport? "No, this white ST is the only one in inventory", was his response.
I asked to be notified if one came in closer in color to mine and then walked away.
Two more FOMCO letters over the next couple of weeks and then a phone call from the Ford dealer sales person (not the same rep whom I had interacted with before).
This guy knew my requisite in color and went on to advise that he was placing a build order for the 'Carbonized Gray' ST. He then told me the ETA was more or less up in the air and was offering first crack at checking it out when it came in.
I have to say that I really enjoyed my Sport as was somewhat torn on whether or not to take the step up to the ST, despite being very impressed with it's advanced technology and going back to rear wheel drive bias (I was never really a fan of the transverse, all wheel drive platform of the previous generation).
About 4 weeks later, the salesman called to say that the ST had arrived. The next morning I went to take a look and another test drive, just for the opportunity to self-erode my resistance to buying a new car. The sales guy pointed out the different drive modes that the first sales rep neglected to do.
OK, now I need to hear about the fantastic, great trade in deal FOMCO says I'll get.
After the once over and their test drive, I was pleasantly surprised at the trade in allowance offer. So good was the offer, I couldn't refuse.
By the afternoon, I drove home in my new Explorer ST, marveling at the technology, seemingly years ahead of my '17 Sport.
I've been enjoying this 21st century vehicle since mid September, 2021, changing the oil at 2,000 miles, and having the opportunity to put her through ice and snow conditions where she has performed very well under my cautious driving. Response and handling have proven to be exceptional.
I know this has been a somewhat long intro but as I consider my ST will be the last internal combustion vehicle I am likely to own. After owning the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation. I wanted to share my exuberance and experience in the nearly 6 months of driving what I deem to be the best generation Ford Explorer yet.
Last summer, I began receiving mail from FOMCO luring me to trade my 2017 Explorer Sport with only 22,000 miles for a new '21. At the beginning, I basically ignored the idea, knowing the chip situation. Besides, I was a happy camper driving my Sport around.
While waiting for my '17 being serviced, a sales rep introduced himself to me and asked if was the Sport owner. He advised that he could give me a really great deal on a trade for the new 2021white ST parked outside.
Needless to say, I took the obligatory test drive and became quite impressed While at the same time thinking it was night and day different from the Sport.
The sales rep asked about my impressions and my feedback was 99% positive. "I can put you in this beautiful vehicle today", was his "come on". I asked him if he had one that was closer in color to my medium metallic gray Sport? "No, this white ST is the only one in inventory", was his response.
I asked to be notified if one came in closer in color to mine and then walked away.
Two more FOMCO letters over the next couple of weeks and then a phone call from the Ford dealer sales person (not the same rep whom I had interacted with before).
This guy knew my requisite in color and went on to advise that he was placing a build order for the 'Carbonized Gray' ST. He then told me the ETA was more or less up in the air and was offering first crack at checking it out when it came in.
I have to say that I really enjoyed my Sport as was somewhat torn on whether or not to take the step up to the ST, despite being very impressed with it's advanced technology and going back to rear wheel drive bias (I was never really a fan of the transverse, all wheel drive platform of the previous generation).
About 4 weeks later, the salesman called to say that the ST had arrived. The next morning I went to take a look and another test drive, just for the opportunity to self-erode my resistance to buying a new car. The sales guy pointed out the different drive modes that the first sales rep neglected to do.
OK, now I need to hear about the fantastic, great trade in deal FOMCO says I'll get.
After the once over and their test drive, I was pleasantly surprised at the trade in allowance offer. So good was the offer, I couldn't refuse.
By the afternoon, I drove home in my new Explorer ST, marveling at the technology, seemingly years ahead of my '17 Sport.
I've been enjoying this 21st century vehicle since mid September, 2021, changing the oil at 2,000 miles, and having the opportunity to put her through ice and snow conditions where she has performed very well under my cautious driving. Response and handling have proven to be exceptional.
I know this has been a somewhat long intro but as I consider my ST will be the last internal combustion vehicle I am likely to own. After owning the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation. I wanted to share my exuberance and experience in the nearly 6 months of driving what I deem to be the best generation Ford Explorer yet.
