Anyone else get instantly paranoid around white, grey, or black Ford Explorers?

With all the SUV options out there, the Ford Explorer is… fine. It’s not the best, not the worst—just kind of there. But the one thing it absolutely excels at? Looking exactly like an unmarked police car when you buy it in white, grey, or black.

Every time I see one behind me, I immediately switch to full NPC mode—driving exactly the speed limit, stopping for a full two seconds at stop signs, the whole deal. I honestly have no idea if this annoys actual Explorer drivers, but I’m not taking any chances.

Is this a me problem? Absolutely. But in true American fashion, I’m blaming someone else. To all of you out there driving an Explorer in one of these colors—I curse you to always have just one slice of bread left when you’re making a sandwich.

Yes. You’re the only one. The only person in history to feel this way. You are unique, a beacon of individuality… but also destined to walk this world alone.

@Derry
Every time I see this bot, I love it more.

Noor said:
@Derry
Every time I see this bot, I love it more.

Wait, does this topic really come up that often? How does the bot even decide this?

Tegan said:

Noor said:
@Derry
Every time I see this bot, I love it more.

Wait, does this topic really come up that often? How does the bot even decide this?

It just auto-replies to any post with ‘Does anyone else’ in the title.

It’s no worse than all the people who bought white Crown Vics back in the day.

Sage said:
It’s no worse than all the people who bought white Crown Vics back in the day.

Yeah, and there were a lot of them…

Tegan said:

Sage said:
It’s no worse than all the people who bought white Crown Vics back in the day.

Yeah, and there were a lot of them…

But why loathe people just for buying a certain color SUV? Seems like a waste of energy.

@Sage
Because their boring car choices make me paranoid on the road.

Tegan said:
@Sage
Because their boring car choices make me paranoid on the road.

Fair enough. What do you drive?

Sage said:

Tegan said:
@Sage
Because their boring car choices make me paranoid on the road.

Fair enough. What do you drive?

Black 2012 Mazda 3 MT.

Tegan said:

Sage said:
Tegan said:
@Sage
Because their boring car choices make me paranoid on the road.

Fair enough. What do you drive?

Black 2012 Mazda 3 MT.

Lul.

Just drive it like you stole it until you see the lights.

Dex said:
Just drive it like you stole it until you see the lights.

Or until you see red and blues.

No.

Explorer ST is awesome. I’d take one over any Hyundai or Mazda any day.

And no, this seems like a you problem. Maybe don’t drive like a maniac and you won’t have to worry?

Davi said:
Explorer ST is awesome. I’d take one over any Hyundai or Mazda any day.

And no, this seems like a you problem. Maybe don’t drive like a maniac and you won’t have to worry?

Sounds like you live somewhere with reasonable speed limits. The highway near me is capped at 70km/h.

@Tegan
We’ve got highways where you can legally go 120km/h (75 mph). In the city, limits are usually 88-104km/h (55-65 mph). Even my neighborhood road is 72km/h (45 mph).

If you’re worried, just look for roof racks. Civilians have them. Cops don’t.

Adi said:
If you’re worried, just look for roof racks. Civilians have them. Cops don’t.

LOL, facts.