would you buy an 04 EB or LTD.

Hi Ron,

I just bought an 2004 Explorer XLS Sport. I thought it had the nicest cloth, a very conservative parchment "tweed". I would've bought a higher level to get more options such as the sunroof or driver's computer but I didn't like the "fuzz" cloth look or feel.

The XLS Sport comes with the running boards (or is it rails?) as well as greyish-black wheel and body moldings. Again, in my opinion the best looking of all the packages. The monocromatic look of the higher trim levels looks more ho-hum.

If you get any model with aluminum wheels the tire pressure monitor is standard, but only if it is manufactured after September or October. My

My seats are of course manually adjusted, but they are quite nice and comfortable

Scott R. Roanoke, Va.

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Oh yes I also got the Side Canopy airbags on my 2004 XLS Sport, a worthwile investment for $560.

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You can't go wrong with either one. The Limited has monochromatic paint, and a more limited (no pun) color selection.

And I always had cloth before I got my EB. I *like* the leather. It's not too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. The seats are heated, and I *think* the '04 EB and Limited's are also cooled. Also, I actually think the leather seats stay cleaner.

Go to Ford's site and "build" an Explorer to find out which accessories are standard or optional.

Personally, although I own an '02 EB, I'd get the Limited this time around if I had to buy another one right now. I really like the nickel-plated