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Redesigned iConsole for Ford Explorer

Posted by pudge on from the i-knew-i-shoulda-bought-an-explorer-instead-of-a-suburban dept.

Jesse Melchior writes "After all the attention I received from the iPod mini install, I decided to come up with an entirely new design, focusing on usability, functionality, and incorporating the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod into the mix. You now have the opportunity to purchase your own iConsole (that's what I'm calling it, temporarily) for the Ford Explorer Sport. To avoid any legal battles, the iConsole will not be shipping with the Apple logo. Custom install requests will be addressed as soon as possible."

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  1. Re:Or maybe..... by Babbster · · Score: 2, Offtopic
    I call bullshit. The [useful] cargo capacity of an SUV doesn't come close to a standard van or truck - you know, work vehicles. In fact, SUVs are exempt from the "gas guzzler tax" because of their "work vehicle" status despite the fact that virtually all of them are marketed and sold as passenger vehicles.

    The excuse holds even less water when dealing with an urban environment and trying to justify an SUV or truck based on "occasionally" needing to haul things. Put some of the money saved with everyday gas savings and rent a damned truck or pay for delivery when you really need to move something too big to fit into the car. Even small towns often have a U-Haul franchise in town and in cities one can easily find a good deal on renting a pickup or van for a day or two.