mcb345
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I always buy the highest trim level available and all the options for a daily driver. I see a lot of people (and I was one myself) that end up wanting options/features available on a higher trim level after the fact and try to add them, only to find the cost doesn’t make sense. So I would rather buy a gently used fully optioned vehicle as opposed to a “lesser” new one if I had to go one way or the other. We were looking Navigator L Reserve but ended up with a Expedition Max Platinum due to a variety of factors. Primarily the fact we couldn’t find a Navigator anywhere.
4x4 vs 4x2 down there though is a tough one. I live in West Michigan so all our vehicles are AWD. I got by with FWD cars for a loooooong time, and a 2WD pickup. If you ever want to launch a boat you’ll be needing 4x4 depending on the situation.
I was also looking at the Navigator Reserve L as it’s a great looking interior and those seats are insane but I feel as if I’m already spending enough and don’t quite see the value in going Navigator vs Platinum for a used car as they seem to be at least $10k more used, any my kids will trash the car long term anyway haha. I think you made a great choice.
I think 4wd is a done deal for me now and I agree on getting loaded to avoid buyer remorse. The 302a or Special Edition which pretty much check all the boxes for me for a new 2020 as I don’t quite want to spend more for a new Platinum. As for used though, it’s still Platinum or nothing haha.
I have a long standing issue with used cars though, I like new new new so buying used is a tough pill for me to swallow, even if I’m getting a better trim level. Plus, with Ford offering 0% APR for 60-72 months right now on new and my brother in law is a GM at a dealer group that has Ford so fingers crossed on a great deal!