Back in July, we were hit by another car and both vehicles were totaled. The vehicle we were in was a nice 1999 Ford Explorer. It is the third Explorer that we have had someone run into. You might think that I would be hesitant to get a fourth one, wouldn't you? Well, in the first accident our vehicle was parked, the second accident actually saved my life because a huge aneurism was found right where it curves out of the heart and was ready to burst. I wouldn't have known about it if the paramedics hadn't checked me over after the accident. And in each accident, you should have seen the other car. Explorers were built on a pickup chassis until recently, so have heavier frames. Anyway, I now have my fourth Explorer, a 2007 Eddie Baeur. It's really nice, bought with the money I got out of insurance on the older one. This is my pride and joy, and a blessing now, because I can drive it with my bad hip while it is more difficult to get in our car. I have driven a half dozen times and have done ok.