2015 platinum or 2017 xlt
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chuck s
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With the right options the XLT is darn near a Limited in all but badges. I don't need power running boards.
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Yep. Mine is a factory tricked-out 17 XLT.
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Depends on ur wants and needs. The platty will be smoother, more comfy, have updated stereo and slightly more convenient for daily driving. If the xlt has most options, it will be just about as comfy in its own right and will have sync 3 which most ppl like over sync 2. Other than that, id go with platty for increased everyday comfort
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Sync 3 in the '17 is a major upgrade from Sync 2 in the earlier truck. I'm unaware of any suspensions differences, these all ride like Town Cars.
Mine is just like Bobmbx's listed above less the 20" wheels. Color and all.
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Mine is just like Bobmbx's listed above less the 20" wheels. Color and all.
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How much do y’all pay for servicing? We were offered from autonation ford - 6 year/75k warrantee for $4,400 and a 5 year/10 visit servicing plan for $550. Wondering if we should do those. 2015 expedition limited EL with 38k miles on it.
Theres no difference at all except what chuck said. Ive never owned a sync 2 unit but have test driven fords with it including a 15 expy, sync 3 is far more user friendly but seems to lack some functionality compared to sync 2
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The sync 2 can be upgraded to sync 3 for less then $500 if you do it yourself.
Not a chance I would pay that much.
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I pay $35 for an oil change and tire rotation every 5k miles. 10 visits only cost $350.
JExpedition07
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I’d do the Platinum myself assuming both are close forget sync if you keep it long term. Sync 3 will be obselete as well shortly. I looked at loaded up XLT units in older 3rd gen years and even when maxed out they just weren’t as nice as the Eddie Bauer trim. The leather wasn’t as nice and other little things like the nicer dashboard/ simulated wood trim . Some things you couldn’t get on the XLT like the power liftgate and the rear seat entertainment. I loved my XLT, they are great but a Platinum will be nicer if that’s what you want. If you are going to be using payload go with the XLT as less equipment = more available payload.
A maxed out XLT will be close to a Limited, well equipped for the money. For me the bigger factor would be previous maintenance/ mileage and condition on both.
A maxed out XLT will be close to a Limited, well equipped for the money. For me the bigger factor would be previous maintenance/ mileage and condition on both.
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Buy the 17 if it has 202a luxury package. You won't get power boards or 20" wheels but all else should be the same in the XLT. I have a 17 XLT EL with 202a, which includes nav, heated and cooled leather seats, sync 3, HD tow, backup cam, 4x4, power lift gate, etc. Sync 3 is worth the upgrade, as well as being 2 years newer. Get it Ford CPO for the 100k power train warranty. Dealer oil changes cost $50 every 5k miles. You can purchase Ford extended warranty online through flood Ford for half what the dealer charges and it's the dame warranty.
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My thought on it is it depends on the condition of the 15. I bought my 15 plati from Virginia and it originated from Canada as a gov vehicle. There was almost no rust anywhere on it and it had all maint records available. I was looking at the xlts, but I really liked the look of the Blue/Brown Leather interior and couldnt find a King Ranch that was mono. I will say, if the platinum has 22s, I would buy that. If you arnt a fan of 22s then buy some smaller rims, but the ride is so much better with the CCD. I am amazed for how well it rides with 22s. Just my thoughts.
Flood ford ESp if interested. Don't buy the autonation one. Way too expensive.
https://www.floodfordesp.com/
Paying $46 after taxes for Ford's "the works" service. Oil (motorcraft semi-synthetic) & filter change plus tire rotation and overall check out.
https://www.floodfordesp.com/
Paying $46 after taxes for Ford's "the works" service. Oil (motorcraft semi-synthetic) & filter change plus tire rotation and overall check out.
Given similar mileage and maintenance, I'd go with the 2017 XLT with the 202a. I see from the windows sticker it pretty optioned up, including 20" wheels, so I'd go for the '17 XLT. Thee are always things that are updated year-to-year, some small, some not so small, but the '17 is the 'best' version of the third gen from that standpoint..
I remember I had narrowed my search to '16-'17's, and I want to say it was because there was something significant on the '15s that was resolved on the '16/'17's, but I can't think of it at the moment..
I remember I had narrowed my search to '16-'17's, and I want to say it was because there was something significant on the '15s that was resolved on the '16/'17's, but I can't think of it at the moment..
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I'd prefer you buy the XLT so we can stop seeing neologisms like Plati and Platty.
Split the difference and find a '16 King Ranch. I mean, Kranch.
Split the difference and find a '16 King Ranch. I mean, Kranch.
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Does the XLT w/ 202A update the speakers? I know it adds Sync3, but I think it's still 6 speakers and not 12 like the Limited/Platinum.
Are you thinking about the USB port upgrade to allow Sync 3 integration with CarPlay?
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