Navigator 2018 North American Truck of the Year

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JExpedition07

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Not sure how they consider it a truck but cool nonetheless!! Much rather see Americans win. Lincoln really has turned into what they once were again, a Luxury brand!!
 

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Well It's about damn time!

I'm surprised they didn't choose that stupid over priced suburban... what's it called... oh yea Esclade.
 

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the expy is around 77k for the platnum.
Agree about the price of the Navigator but seems most 2018 Expeditions are being listed only slightly below MSRP, but seeing how we got our 2017 Limited on December 16th for under $46K cash total driveout, have to wonder how much they will be selling for at the end of the year.
 

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Here in KC, they are selling the Expy for 500 over invoice and Gator for 1-2k over invoice.
 

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The peice only seems steep cuz some dealers aren't willing to negotiate price. The msrp for these trucks are par for the course and will competitive within the class, being the newest of its class and all.
 

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The peice only seems steep cuz some dealers aren't willing to negotiate price. The msrp for these trucks are par for the course and will competitive within the class, being the newest of its class and all.

I agree other than on entry level, IMO the entry level XLT should have been more stripped down at a cheaper price $53k to get in the door is too steep. Just a few years ago it was under $40k which is a fair entry price. I get that it includes more than before, all I’m saying is entry should include less and be more affordable for budget minded buyers as it historically has been. Would be nice if they had an entry truck with the 5.0 and less goodies in the $40,000s MSRP.
 

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I saw that ford may be planning to add the xl trim for commercial sale for 2019. Alsi, it wouldve been nice if ford added the 5.0 and the 2.7 as std engines to lower the price and made the ho 3.5l an opt. 2.7l would be fine for my needs, the 5.0 would boost expy sales considerably. I see too many comments that ppl dont even consider the expy or navi anymore due to no v8 opt. A shame because the expy and navi have always been near top suvs
 

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The discerning buyer will note that Autotrader will let your search for XLs and there do seem to be a few available for purchase...
 

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Local dealer has a 2018 standard length XL in white with black cloth interior. Actually a really nice truck. You'd really have to look hard to find the differences between it and an XLT without additional features.

See that a dealer in Albuquerque is listing XL trim 4X4's for under $50K for buyers who finance with Ford Credit. Ford Credit minimum loan amount a few years back was like $3500.
 

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Depreciation after two years is almost 48%. Consider that, when spending $80K on a Navigator or Platinum Expedition. The Lincoln Navigator should have the 475hp, 5.0l they put in the New Mustang.
 

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Depreciation after two years is almost 48%. Consider that, when spending $80K on a Navigator or Platinum Expedition. The Lincoln Navigator should have the 475hp, 5.0l they put in the New Mustang.


A two year old Gator will NOT sell for 40k.
 

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A two year old Gator will NOT sell for 40k.
I leased a Lincoln MKZ, for 24 months. The buy out was 52% of MSRP $31K, with low mileage(10k a year) lease. 48% with 12k a year. If came out to be around $18k, but car only had 11,000mi. Well under expected mileage. My parents purchased it. They got a practically new vehicle.
 

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I saw that ford may be planning to add the xl trim for commercial sale for 2019. Alsi, it wouldve been nice if ford added the 5.0 and the 2.7 as std engines to lower the price and made the ho 3.5l an opt. 2.7l would be fine for my needs, the 5.0 would boost expy sales considerably. I see too many comments that ppl dont even consider the expy or navi anymore due to no v8 opt. A shame because the expy and navi have always been near top suvs

The 3.5L HO outperforms the 5.0 in torque, towing and fuel economy. Why would people not consider the 3.5L, they really just want a V8 that bad?


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