I love this review. I think I’ve watched it 10 times already.
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2018 Expedition Reviews
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I love this review. I think I’ve watched it 10 times already.
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A decent review. One thing that was interesting to me in this review is how well the Navigator did in two feet of unplowed snow with just its standard all season tires.
9 things you need to know about the 2018 Lincoln Navigator
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...need-to-know-about-the-2018-lincoln-navigator
9 things you need to know about the 2018 Lincoln Navigator
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...need-to-know-about-the-2018-lincoln-navigator
JExpedition07
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Yep, these Expeditions and Navigatirs have always had the bomb of 4WD systems, works great.
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I've heard that the GM products do not perform as well in the snow, especially with OEM all season tires. Have you heard the same?
JExpedition07
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Idk they are both pretty good. GM has an auto rear locker on the new ones which is helpful, but I’d say overall the ford system works a bit better with the braking bias method front and rear, the ford acts like it’s got front and rear limited slips.
This truck is Bad To The Bone!!! Rides and handles incredibly. I don’t know how you could get much better than this in a full-size SUV. I have driven 17 Denali and to be honest it pales in comparison. The transmission is spot on. The seats are incredible. As to the guy with headroom issues of the second row I’m not quite sure if there is a difference between the platinum second row seats and the limited but I am 6’6" and can absolutely sit fully upright and have about 2 inches above my head so a 6 footer should be perfectly fine. I did not climb into the third row but my daughters two friends did and said there was plenty of room and that it was comfortable. The sound system is fantastic, the sunroof is awesome. The all-wheel-drive works great and it runs like a bat out of hell. Those who are pining for a V-8 give it a try. It is very impressive. I would love to see the platinum run against the Denali and the navigator run against the Cadillac. As stated, I have driven a 17 Denali and it didn’t seem like it had the same grunt. Granted it is a friends truck so I didn’t get on it like a did the expedition today but it sure didn’t seem as strong. I am very happy!!!!!
This truck is Bad To The Bone!!! Rides and handles incredibly. I don’t know how you could get much better than this in a full-size SUV. I have driven 17 Denali and to be honest it pales in comparison. The transmission is spot on. The seats are incredible. As to the guy with headroom issues of the second row I’m not quite sure if there is a difference between the platinum second row seats and the limited but I am 6’6" and can absolutely sit fully upright and have about 2 inches above my head so a 6 footer should be perfectly fine. I did not climb into the third row but my daughters two friends did and said there was plenty of room and that it was comfortable. The sound system is fantastic, the sunroof is awesome. The all-wheel-drive works great and it runs like a bat out of hell. Those who are pining for a V-8 give it a try. It is very impressive. I would love to see the platinum run against the Denali and the navigator run against the Cadillac. As stated, I have driven a 17 Denali and it didn’t seem like it had the same grunt. Granted it is a friends truck so I didn’t get on it like a did the expedition today but it sure didn’t seem as strong. I am very happy!!!!!
CR did their review of the expy. Its less than glowy compared to the navi review to say the least.
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2018-ford-expedition-max-first-drive-review/
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2018-ford-expedition-max-first-drive-review/
JExpedition07
That One Member
It’s not about how fast it is, the V6 just doesn’t have the grunt or experience of the V8, just as fast or not.
That’s my take and I’ve driven both..... and yes hammered down on both. Don’t let me be a party pooper though the new Fords with the Ecoboost really get up and go, good powertrain. Glad you like your new truck take care of her, looks very nice!
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"...each screen has its own DVD player..." WHA?! Did I get shortchanged?
Garrett
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Isn't the Navigator the same exact size as the Expedition? They seemed to gloss over that fact in one review, but hammer the massive size home in this review.
Garrett
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Well that's kind of stupid of them LOL
We took a quick trip to Atlanta this weekend and I have personally never had such a good road trip vehicle!!! At first my wife drove while my friend and I sat in the back watching live Directv (and a recorded episode of Gold Rush). 2nd row so comfortable! So much leg room. Again, I am 6’6". Entertainment system worked perfectly. Wife and daughter up front jamming out to tunes off of their phones.
Such a comfortable ride. It rained for most of the trip, everything worked as advertised. Adaptive cruise, automatic wipers, etc. even with the "street" tires, it never gave a squirrelly feeling. Always tracked well and felt connected to the road.
And still, the power is very impressive!! Passing moves on the interstate are no issue whatsoever.
And she is just a beaut! Valet at the Westin Buckhead parked her right up front with the Maserati, Benz sedans, etc. my daughter forgot her headphones so I went down to retrieve them. I was surprised to see it front row where they always park the premo rides!! She looked the part!
Such a comfortable ride. It rained for most of the trip, everything worked as advertised. Adaptive cruise, automatic wipers, etc. even with the "street" tires, it never gave a squirrelly feeling. Always tracked well and felt connected to the road.
And still, the power is very impressive!! Passing moves on the interstate are no issue whatsoever.
And she is just a beaut! Valet at the Westin Buckhead parked her right up front with the Maserati, Benz sedans, etc. my daughter forgot her headphones so I went down to retrieve them. I was surprised to see it front row where they always park the premo rides!! She looked the part!
shane_th_ee
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Are you sure that's not just because they couldn't fit it in the garage? My brother had a rusty,old Excursion with peeling paint and the valets always parked it right up front... because that was the only place they could fit it.
LOL, no it would absolutely fit in the garage. No bigger than any of the other dozen GMs that were in there!
JExpedition07
That One Member
Lol. I was at a nice restaurant last week and they had a rusty early 90s Buick front and center.
MotorTrend comparison review...guess who comes in first.
BEASTS OF BURDEN: FORD EXPEDITION VS. CHEVROLET TAHOE VS. DODGE DURANGO VS. TOYOTA SEQUOIA VS. NISSAN ARMADA
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford...630DCE371EA3B126522EAB2C8C7A9B6674B2DC9AD1EB3
BEASTS OF BURDEN: FORD EXPEDITION VS. CHEVROLET TAHOE VS. DODGE DURANGO VS. TOYOTA SEQUOIA VS. NISSAN ARMADA
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford...630DCE371EA3B126522EAB2C8C7A9B6674B2DC9AD1EB3
Good for you, Ford! The all new Expedition and Navigator are a hit!
Demand for Lincoln's new Navigator SUV is so high that Ford is spending $25 million to upgrade the factory that builds it
http://www.businessinsider.com/new-navigator-suv-25-million-investment-2018-2
Demand for Lincoln's new Navigator SUV is so high that Ford is spending $25 million to upgrade the factory that builds it
http://www.businessinsider.com/new-navigator-suv-25-million-investment-2018-2
Interesting - I read the review and its highly positive- the drawbacks are doors that are harder to close, and the size of the vehicle when parking. They said it was a leap forward in design, accelerates well, has room for adults in every row, infotainment system works well. As always CR recommends a smaller unibody SUV or minivan as they are more efficient.
The main complaint with the Max is that its large- so may not work for more urban settings- I'm assuming people who buy the Max do so for the space - its not like were cross shopping a CRV and a Max.
Overall to quote " The redesigned Expedition excels as a long-distance family hauler. Its appeal is focused on those who need to transport several adult-scale passengers, want all-weather and all-terrain grip, and occasionally need to pull a large trailer." Seems to check all my boxes on why I purchased one.
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