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[TwinBoost 1]

Hi to everyone! I live in Minnesota, love performance cars, and the story behind them. Been retired for some time. Years ago I had a body shop, restored a '70 Charger R/T with a 440 six-pack, engine, body, suspension, electrical, ect. Learned alot, including way to expensive! Health wize, can't do that type of project again. I am a larger man, and the smaller cars don't fit into my future. I am looking to buy a SHO in the coming months, and following whats available as far as prices, mileage. I will post a question on what to look for in buying a used SHO in the general forum. It looks like this is a great informative forum, great to be on board!
Dave.

 

[hawkeye93]

Welcome, fellow Minnesotan.  Lots of good info on this site, so you came to the right place.  As far as what to look for, some people prefer the Gen 4.2 (2013+) SHO, because it has a few improvements (brakes, cooling, etc.) over the 4.1 (2010-2012), but for the most part, they are similar.  There is also the Performance Package option, which adds a little bit in the way of performance as well.  I originally bought a 2015 Explorer Sport as a midlife-crisis birthday present to myself, but traded it after I decided I really didn't need a truck.  I found a 2015 certified pre-owned SHO w/PP, with exactly the options I would've chosen if I ordered it new, and only 13,000 miles at the time.  Keep your eye out, there are some good deals out there.  But be warned, once you start modding, you could easily get hooked.  If you don't want to do much wrenching, custom tunes are definitely the most cost-effective, simple mod.

I've been a Ford guy since I was a kid (although my first car was a 1980 Camaro).  I'm now on my 3rd SHO (had an '89 and a '93 years ago).  SHOs just seem to have the right mix of performance, comfort, and utility for me.

 

[glock-coma]

Welcome Dave!!

 

[SHOdded]

Welcome in, Dave, hope you will have an EB monster in your garage soon!  There are definitely well priced units avsilanle, just expect to get the maintenance  up to date as your first todo after.  Most people do not maintain them the way us fanatics do, and if you expect to enjoy it longterm ...

People also have varying opinions, but seriously consider getting a SHO that is either CPO or is warranteeable with Ford Protect/ESP.

 

[ZSHO]

Welcome aboard the E.B.P.F Dave and glad to have you on board.  Z  :WELCOME:

 

[TSS]

Welcome!  The SHO can definitely accommodate a larger frame.