Anyone gone from Minivan to Expedition Max?

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Problem with ordering is you won't get any deep discounts like they will offer on stuff on their lots that they want gone......
I have found frequently there are better discounts on a carefully negotiated ordered vehicle.
 

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We have 4 kids 9/6/4/1 and just swapped from a Toyota Sienna to an Expy EL and it's the best decision we could have made.

Tons more room, cargo space for days and that 9000lb towing capacity is A+.
 
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OK, gave in and ordered a 2020 Navigator. Thanks again for all the input here! That GM release of the new Suburban had me wondering if I should've waited, but like some said here it's not great to have the 1st year of a re-design. I suppose if I really love the new Escalade or Yukon XL (not digging the front grille on the Suburban/Tahoe) I could get one in a few years. I have to admit, the availability of the diesel in the GM product is intriguing. I kind of went through the same thought as to whether I would want to wait for the PHEV Navigator/Expedition before placing the order. Also, not sure I want to own a PHEV Navigator and plan on driving too many miles to lease. Thanks again everyone here!
 

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OK, gave in and ordered a 2020 Navigator. Thanks again for all the input here! That GM release of the new Suburban had me wondering if I should've waited, but like some said here it's not great to have the 1st year of a re-design. I suppose if I really love the new Escalade or Yukon XL (not digging the front grille on the Suburban/Tahoe) I could get one in a few years. I have to admit, the availability of the diesel in the GM product is intriguing. I kind of went through the same thought as to whether I would want to wait for the PHEV Navigator/Expedition before placing the order. Also, not sure I want to own a PHEV Navigator and plan on driving too many miles to lease. Thanks again everyone here!
Nice choice. What color/trim level did you get?
 
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Nice choice. What color/trim level did you get?

I went with Black Label L in Pristine White w/Alpine Interior and chose the black rims. I am going to black out all of the chrome including the grille. I almost chose the Reserve L w/Monochromatic Package and Dark Slate interior, but wanted the black label badging from the factory rather than adding it on later and preferred the Alpine interior just a bit more. I believe the pricing was $4600 difference, so I just went for it but basically all I tangibly will get is free car washes and included service.

I am glad I waited till 2020 because this Pristine White is a cleaner and more pure white than the Tri Coat White of the past. Also, will be nice to have the factory black rims rather than having to powder coat the 22s prior.
 

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I went with Black Label L in Pristine White w/Alpine Interior and chose the black rims. I am going to black out all of the chrome including the grille. I almost chose the Reserve L w/Monochromatic Package and Dark Slate interior, but wanted the black label badging from the factory rather than adding it on later and preferred the Alpine interior just a bit more. I believe the pricing was $4600 difference, so I just went for it but basically all I tangibly will get is free car washes and included service.

I am glad I waited till 2020 because this Pristine White is a cleaner and more pure white than the Tri Coat White of the past. Also, will be nice to have the factory black rims rather than having to powder coat the 22s prior.
Nice! Getting the extra interior leather that comes with the Black Label really makes a difference... don’t get me wrong, I live my Reserve but the naugahyde does bring it down just a little.
 
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Nice! Getting the extra interior leather that comes with the Black Label really makes a difference... don’t get me wrong, I live my Reserve but the naugahyde does bring it down just a little.

Where is the extra leather at? I like the idea of the softer headliner probably adding to quietness. I was leaning Reserve for a long time because the leather seems like it would easier to keep clean since it's not as soft. I don't know ...

I knew I didn't like any of the Black Label interiors except for the Alpine and my wife sat in it and didn't love it, so I think that affected my initial sentiment ... I sat in it again and really liked it. I plan on tinting the windows fairly dark so I think the lighter interior will make it feel less drab.
 

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Where is the extra leather at? I like the idea of the softer headliner probably adding to quietness. I was leaning Reserve for a long time because the leather seems like it would easier to keep clean since it's not as soft. I don't know ...

I knew I didn't like any of the Black Label interiors except for the Alpine and my wife sat in it and didn't love it, so I think that affected my initial sentiment ... I sat in it again and really liked it. I plan on tinting the windows fairly dark so I think the lighter interior will make it feel less drab.
Leather replaces all of the naugahyde and it’s on the back of the front seats, if I’m not mistaken. Plus the headliner is suede.

I went with the cappuccino, which is the lightest color for the non black-labels. I, too, prefer the light over dark interiors. If you tint go ahead and pony up for the fancy ceramic UV resistance and do the rear as well, it makes a huge difference in the summer.
 
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Leather replaces all of the naugahyde and it’s on the back of the front seats, if I’m not mistaken. Plus the headliner is suede.

I went with the cappuccino, which is the lightest color for the non black-labels. I, too, prefer the light over dark interiors. If you tint go ahead and pony up for the fancy ceramic UV resistance and do the rear as well, it makes a huge difference in the summer.

I was thinking of just tinting the front windows to match the back ... good reason to tint all around, even over the factory tint?
 

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