So I had to rent a large SUV for a week and a half and ended up getting a 2018 Expedition Max. I really don't see why everyone is so crazy about it. I still don't like the exterior. The hood, since I'm looking at it more, is hideous. I don't like seeing it from the driver's seat. It looks a lot like the hood on the 201x GM trucks and just seems overly bulky. I do like the black interior. I don't know why it seems like so many vehicles don't have that for an option. The materials interior wise are nice, but nothing that great compared to other vehicles I've owned. Position and general feel seem very similar as my wife's '04 Expedition EB. I do like the seats (leather, I didn't see what package, but pretty sure it's the higher end). The ecoboost is nice. I like the performance. I don't mind that it isn't a v8. Some little bastard in a minicooper tried to change lanes and pass me in busy traffic right after a turn so I accelerated and he ended up just going behind me again (win!). The gas mileage is also good considering the performance. I can't stand the knob shifter (all the knob items for that matter). I think it's the worst one yet. I think those knobs in general just seem cheap, look ugly, and are less functional than their predecessors. The lay flat back is definitely a bonus. The instrument panel is ok. There's a lot of useless info and tools. Only a few items really help.
All in all I wouldn't buy one. Even money aside there are many other vehicles I would rather have. In the meantime I'm just going to stick with my used vehicles and save my money for things that will give me a greater return on my investment.
All in all I wouldn't buy one. Even money aside there are many other vehicles I would rather have. In the meantime I'm just going to stick with my used vehicles and save my money for things that will give me a greater return on my investment.
