I never drove it and neither did my wife. I tried to sell it on eBay and CL. No luck. I had lowball offers from dealers until we went to Ford. They gave me my bottom dollar selling price ACV. Bought a '15 Explorer XLT.

It was a decent run with the VDP. A nice car for sure, but did not fit my growing family's needs. This place is great with very helpful, knowledgeable members. Thanks to all.

 

Traded a VDP for an Ford Explorer?! My condolences...

 

2015 Explorer XLT AWD. Damn good family hauler and much more practical than the VDP. Bumper to bumper service and maintenance warranty for 72,000 miles. Win.

 

I just have to ask, if you didn't drive it, and your wife didn't drive it, who drove the VDP ? Best of luck anyway !

 

Over the course of two years we accrued 4000 miles on the VDP. 90% of those miles my wife drove the car. If there was a cloud in the sky it stayed in the garage. If the ground was wet, stayed in the garage. I wouldn't drive it to work because of the inconsiderate folks who would fling open their doors into the vehicles next to them.

 

Mechelement - such a shame that a lovely car didn't get used more often, but now she's gone, hopefully to a loving owner at some point.

Congrats to you on your new ride and I hope all goes well for you.

You'll always be welcome here as a member, Jag owner or not.

Good luck

Best
Jim

 

So yours was a garage queen, that is a silly shame. I've practically mudbogged in my VDP - it is great in the rain, good-enough in the snow, takes potholes with grace and is parallel parked in NYC 24/7 with plenty of door dings and bumper scars - who cares, it is a car with a $6k blue book value, no point in retaining its pristine, just enjoy the thing... The interior is nicer than anything second to a Bentley or Rolls...

 

Schools of thought…

Jim is right: you are always welcome here regardless of the car you're currently driving! And, if I had the money, I'd purchase the exact same vehicle you just did. The new Explorer is fantastic. Enjoy it and don't be a stranger!

Scott

 

Explorer VDP

 

The $6,000 KBB made me sad when trying to sell the car. After a few weeks of listing, I was discouraged and we set out to look at new SUVs. The Ford dealer asked me what the trade in needed to be to get the deal done. I couldn't believe they did it.

It really was a nicely appointed car, fit and finish. I was not a big fan of the interior controls, but they all worked, so I couldn't complain. One of the most comfortable cars I've ever been in. The rear seat leg room was awesome. I'll miss it for sure. I hope it gets a great owner. They let me keep the Jaguar license plate frames which will remain shop ornaments.

Thanks all.