So, I've had nothing but Ford Explorers for most of my adult life. I drive them for about 10 years putting between 180k and 250k on them before getting another. I've had no major problems in the 35 or so years. The one I liked best had the 4.6L V8. My current one is the normally aspirated 3.5L. I don't hate it but I don't love it either but it's time to get another.
Now, the only real option is a 2.3L I4 with ecoboost, that I think is some sort of turbo charger, that somehow isn't any more "eco" than the old Explorers with bigger engines.
My question is can I expect to get the same 180k-200k out of a tiny engine that's made to act big only from a turbo charger? If my question is flaw, please help me understand.
If it wasn't for having to tow a bigger boat, I would probably be just fine with one of the smaller Broncos.
As a side note, my wife loved her Explorer until she blew it up (she wondered why she was having to use the back windshield wiper on a clear, dry day but kept driving)...so I replaced it with a Toyota. If I get something besides a Ford, I guess it'll be a Toyota. Any thoughts on that.
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