Chaplin - I don't know about you, but I will never buy another car that has anything less then a V-8 in it, especially an SUV...I know you can get a V-8 in the Explorer, but it has been my experience that they are not made for crap and start to fall apart, develop squeeks, rattles etc...And I'm sure those things would start to happen much soon under the stress of towing.
I would suggest getting a used GMC Yukon if you really want to save some $$$. I lease mine, beat the living crap out if it and turn it in and toss them then keys and get another...I don't need the added hassle of owning something I beat on, the Cobra takes up all my time already...
