I bet you do get a lot of looks. Especially that convertible. I love my Explorer. It's a great ride. I live out in the country in the mountains now and we usually get a lot of snow, so I really NEED a 4w drive.
The Mustang GT is so bad in the snow! Its useless and dangerous. But, with the top down, the chrome wheels, the boot cover, it is a great car. 80,000 miles and still rumbles.
The Explorer, dollar for dollar, is a great car too. My girlfriend has a Lexus 300 which was a lot more expensive, and I have much more room, power, etc.