Hi all. I love my expy, and love this forum. Thought I would post a question here and get some input, if anyone is so inclined.
I have a 2008 Expedition Limited, all black and loaded up with everything except the HD towing and air-ride suspension. I love the truck, and would probably get another (maybe EL) as its replacement. I am trying to figure out if it's time to sell from a money and reliability perspective.
I figure i could sell at the following points, and at these supposed values (according to kbb, using 2008, 2006 and 2004 expedition values):
5 year old truck, 56,000 miles - worth about $25k (about 7k less than I paid 3 years ago)
7 year old truck, 75k - 80k miles - worth about $15k
9 year old truck, 100k miles give/take - worth about $10k
That's about as long as I'm willing to take it, since it is the primary vehicle for my wife and kids, and I want them in a reliable vehicle (this is weird to say, since I grew up driving a bunch of 100k+ mile cars lol). Other than tires, fluids and brakes (which I know are coming up) are there any other maintenance items I should be figuring into the equation?
If I sold, I'd probably get a 2010 or 2011 Expedition, maybe an EL (or Navigator or Nav L, for that matter), ideally certified and ideally in the 20k-30k mileage range.
I have a 2008 Expedition Limited, all black and loaded up with everything except the HD towing and air-ride suspension. I love the truck, and would probably get another (maybe EL) as its replacement. I am trying to figure out if it's time to sell from a money and reliability perspective.
I figure i could sell at the following points, and at these supposed values (according to kbb, using 2008, 2006 and 2004 expedition values):
5 year old truck, 56,000 miles - worth about $25k (about 7k less than I paid 3 years ago)
7 year old truck, 75k - 80k miles - worth about $15k
9 year old truck, 100k miles give/take - worth about $10k
That's about as long as I'm willing to take it, since it is the primary vehicle for my wife and kids, and I want them in a reliable vehicle (this is weird to say, since I grew up driving a bunch of 100k+ mile cars lol). Other than tires, fluids and brakes (which I know are coming up) are there any other maintenance items I should be figuring into the equation?
If I sold, I'd probably get a 2010 or 2011 Expedition, maybe an EL (or Navigator or Nav L, for that matter), ideally certified and ideally in the 20k-30k mileage range.
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