>I can't believe KG drives an Explorer with 155K miles. We can't let this get around.
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>I'm emotionally attached to it....can't get rid of it. My wife drives the good car, I drive the Explorer.

Have you ever really needed all-terrain/off-road capability ? # of days with real 4WD need (snow/other) ?
I DO know that the states have more room per caput, always wondered if there was a real need for those cars or a "be prepared" was the reason besides current trend.

tia

thomas