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General Sport Trac Discussion
Opinions on 2007 (buying)
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny O" data-source="post: 1004746" data-attributes="member: 61743"><p>I've owned both, an '05 Gen 1 and now an '08 Gen 2. Early 07's had a solid rear window but later they got a retractable unit. Gen 2's are heavier but also V6 models have 3.73 gears whereas many Gen 1's came with 4.10. Most of the extra length is in the form of rear seat legroom. Handling on a Gen 2 is so much better than a Gen 1 that it isn't even funny. :driving: Downsides, the Gen 2 is lower and not as off-roady and has traction control instead of a limited-slip rear. Also the bed is slippery and marks up easier, after a year I got a bed mat. On the other hand, the storage compartments in the floor of the bed are pretty cool. Same V6 they've always had minus the timing chain issues. I put a Gibson exhaust on mine when it was 3 months old and picked up a little power and mpg. Repair-wise the only issue common to Gen 2's is the front wheel bearings on 4x4 models. I've had the left replaced three times and the right once. Overall the Gen 2 is vastly better than a Gen 1 in every way except for off-roading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny O, post: 1004746, member: 61743"] I've owned both, an '05 Gen 1 and now an '08 Gen 2. Early 07's had a solid rear window but later they got a retractable unit. Gen 2's are heavier but also V6 models have 3.73 gears whereas many Gen 1's came with 4.10. Most of the extra length is in the form of rear seat legroom. Handling on a Gen 2 is so much better than a Gen 1 that it isn't even funny. :driving: Downsides, the Gen 2 is lower and not as off-roady and has traction control instead of a limited-slip rear. Also the bed is slippery and marks up easier, after a year I got a bed mat. On the other hand, the storage compartments in the floor of the bed are pretty cool. Same V6 they've always had minus the timing chain issues. I put a Gibson exhaust on mine when it was 3 months old and picked up a little power and mpg. Repair-wise the only issue common to Gen 2's is the front wheel bearings on 4x4 models. I've had the left replaced three times and the right once. Overall the Gen 2 is vastly better than a Gen 1 in every way except for off-roading. [/QUOTE]
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