Expedition Limited vs Platinum

[dlcorbett]

The b&o sound is std on limited. The limited has std 20in rims and that setup does not have ccd. To get ccd, you can get the 302 pkg but you also have to bundle the wheels which you dont want. The 302a pkg is a fully loaded expy without the nice interior touches. You get all tech, all features, ccd, and all opts features are available to add. With the plat, your paying for massage seats, noise cancellation and nicer interior leather as well as cosmetic add-ons. The platinum is a nice piece, however be mindful, though its still a bargain for the content, the nav for about 5k more will give the same feature with a far better interior. I didnt want the 22in rims either, but ccd Does make the ride better. If i could do it again, id get a 302 just for the camera, ccd, and led headlights, my wife likes the plat because the massage seats are incredible.

 

[dlcorbett]

If its not clear, the 360 degree camera IS on the 302 ltd

 

[bkanic]

CCD is an option on the LTD. The HP difference is achieved not through gas choice but rather tuning, it does require the use of higher octane but that is not how the engine achieves more hp, the same is true to the Gator HP jump to 450 HP over the Expy Plat 400 HP. It was odd when I drove the LTD it was the only model I have TD that I could not get comfortable in the XLT was fine the Plat amazing the LTD couldn't get comfy, call me Goldilocks, but it just wasn't the one.

So how much better does the track ride w the CCD

CCD is an option on the LTD. The HP difference is achieved not through gas choice but rather tuning, it does require the use of higher octane but that is not how the engine achieves more hp, the same is true to the Gator HP jump to 450 HP over the Expy Plat 400 HP. It was odd when I drove the LTD it was the only model I have TD that I could not get comfortable in the XLT was fine the Plat amazing the LTD couldn't get comfy, call me Goldilocks, but it just wasn't the one.

And how much better was the ride with CCD on the Platinum vs the LTD it didn’t have the open. In the video he compares it to air suspension. Worth paying for if opting to the LTD?

 

[bkanic]

Here's something I put together when I was shopping...perhaps it is helpful. I think (I did this several months ago) this reflects what is available on that trim level, not what is standard. For instance on the Ltd, you have to select the Driver Assistance Package to get the adaptive cruise, lane keep, etc.

Although I do note that the CCD (and I think the 360 camera and Park Assist) are available on the Ltd and my little chart doesn't reflect that.

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This is what I was after. Why can’t these billion dollar companies produce this? Lol

 

[bkanic]

it is definitely not the octane that makes the 25hp difference. it is absolutely the tune on the engine. which in turn will dictate what octane you run.

So if that’s true, you can’t run the Platinum w 87?

 

[bkanic]

The b&o sound is std on limited. The limited has std 20in rims and that setup does not have ccd. To get ccd, you can get the 302 pkg but you also have to bundle the wheels which you dont want. The 302a pkg is a fully loaded expy without the nice interior touches. You get all tech, all features, ccd, and all opts features are available to add. With the plat, your paying for massage seats, noise cancellation and nicer interior leather as well as cosmetic add-ons. The platinum is a nice piece, however be mindful, though its still a bargain for the content, the nav for about 5k more will give the same feature with a far better interior. I didnt want the 22in rims either, but ccd Does make the ride better. If i could do it again, id get a 302 just for the camera, ccd, and led headlights, my wife likes the plat because the massage seats are incredible.

Wait so you did in fact purchase the platinum. But are saying you would have gotten a fully loaded Limted if you could go back? What was the reason? Thx

 

[bkanic]

Wait so you did in fact purchase the platinum. But are saying you would have gotten a fully loaded Limted if you could go back? What was the reason? Thx

Also, the Navigator is too ‘bling’ for me. The missed the mark on the front grill and Way too much chrome. I’m sure the interior is nicer however. For me the only things the expedition missed the mark on was the steering wheel looks like cheap plastic where it should have been leatheresque on the horn. (cadalac got that right?)
And that Durango had an awesome second row console that expedition doesn’t. Mind you, navigator does

 

[aggiegrad05]

This is what I was after. Why can’t these billion dollar companies produce this? Lol

Just make sure to confirm everything....I'd really hate for you to buy something based on my "highly scientific" chart only to find out I flubbed something. HA!

 

[dlcorbett]

Im leasing a ltd 301. I ordered mine back in july, so i didnt get to test drive em before my order and by time i did mines was in production. The ccd is def a good bit softer than the std suspension, but they both ride extra good. You also feel the extra hp boost in the plat as well. You can run the eco with reg fuel, but to get the bump you need premium. The airbag cover isnt bad, the leather on the ateering wheel will make up for it, it feels great.

 

[bkanic]

Just make sure to confirm everything....I'd really hate for you to buy something based on my "highly scientific" chart only to find out I flubbed something. HA!

Not me man... Im walking into that dealership, gonna tell them ‘aggiegrad05’ committed corporate espionage and forwarded the ‘Official Ford Expedition upgrade list’ against the wishes of the now exiled brochure producers. We will share this w the world!