rpw2021
Well-Known Member
Just a few quick notes on my experience so far.
Took delivery of my '22 Limited Max 302A with HD Tow and eLSD in mid June (ordered November 12, 2021). Immediately (next day!) drove 850 miles from Philadelphia to Northern Michigan (towing a 13' Boston Whaler). Took the car to Wisconsin for a weekend (~600 miles), drove it locally in N Michigan all summer, then back to Philadelphia in August (this time towing a 22' J/70 sailboat). Late August trips to Burlington, VT (500m) and New London, CT (250m) to take the kids back to school. Then the car sat, mostly (I am a bike commuter) until November, when I took it Philadelphia - Tampa (1100m) and back. At this point I have ~6200 miles on the odometer.
My overall impression so far is extremely positive. For what I use it for — long road trips, sometimes towing — it is ideal. Very comfortable highway ride, easy to drive. It just eats the miles away. The biggest upside surprise so far is the mileage and range — without towing I average about 22 to 22.5 mpg. This results in a range of about 600-675 miles per tank. Mileage takes a pretty good hit when towing, as you'd expect: with the Whaler, I got about 17mpg, and with the J/70 about 12-13.
The fit and finish of my car has been great. No rattles, except that the rear storage compartment lid would rattle a bit over big bumps. Fixed with a couple rubber bumpers.
I have added almost nothing to it so far. The Ford crossbars to hold a Yakima Rocketbox for future winter/ski trips. Also a catch can, which hasn't picked up a lot yet. I'm still running the OEM tires, keeping them at factory recommended 39psi.
Observations:
Driving tech. We have come from a series of Volvos, including a 2020 V60. The systems provide the same functions - adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, all the various emergency stopping and blind-spot systems. I would say the Volvo systems are slightly more refined -- the lane keeping on the Volvo is steadier, and requires less intervention than on the Expy. But the Expy does allow the adaptive cruise control to come to a complete stop and re-start, which is really nice for stop-and-go highway traffic. Overall, very happy.
Carplay/audio. This has worked flawlessly for me. I almost always have my phone on the wireless charger, which works great. One oddity is that although there is a 12v outlet on the passenger side, there's no USB port -- even those there are USB ports at all the other seats.
Seat comfort. I have found the seats to be very comfortable for long drives. The rear captains chairs fully reclined are an excellent place to nap when not driving.
Upgrades. I will probably get front and rear sway bars eventually. Probably new tires once I tire of the General Grabbers. Maybe a ceramic coating or PPF. Otherwise I think the car is exactly what I was looking for.
Happy to answer questions for those considering an Expy. (Or waiting on theirs!)
Took delivery of my '22 Limited Max 302A with HD Tow and eLSD in mid June (ordered November 12, 2021). Immediately (next day!) drove 850 miles from Philadelphia to Northern Michigan (towing a 13' Boston Whaler). Took the car to Wisconsin for a weekend (~600 miles), drove it locally in N Michigan all summer, then back to Philadelphia in August (this time towing a 22' J/70 sailboat). Late August trips to Burlington, VT (500m) and New London, CT (250m) to take the kids back to school. Then the car sat, mostly (I am a bike commuter) until November, when I took it Philadelphia - Tampa (1100m) and back. At this point I have ~6200 miles on the odometer.
My overall impression so far is extremely positive. For what I use it for — long road trips, sometimes towing — it is ideal. Very comfortable highway ride, easy to drive. It just eats the miles away. The biggest upside surprise so far is the mileage and range — without towing I average about 22 to 22.5 mpg. This results in a range of about 600-675 miles per tank. Mileage takes a pretty good hit when towing, as you'd expect: with the Whaler, I got about 17mpg, and with the J/70 about 12-13.
The fit and finish of my car has been great. No rattles, except that the rear storage compartment lid would rattle a bit over big bumps. Fixed with a couple rubber bumpers.
I have added almost nothing to it so far. The Ford crossbars to hold a Yakima Rocketbox for future winter/ski trips. Also a catch can, which hasn't picked up a lot yet. I'm still running the OEM tires, keeping them at factory recommended 39psi.
Observations:
Driving tech. We have come from a series of Volvos, including a 2020 V60. The systems provide the same functions - adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, all the various emergency stopping and blind-spot systems. I would say the Volvo systems are slightly more refined -- the lane keeping on the Volvo is steadier, and requires less intervention than on the Expy. But the Expy does allow the adaptive cruise control to come to a complete stop and re-start, which is really nice for stop-and-go highway traffic. Overall, very happy.
Carplay/audio. This has worked flawlessly for me. I almost always have my phone on the wireless charger, which works great. One oddity is that although there is a 12v outlet on the passenger side, there's no USB port -- even those there are USB ports at all the other seats.
Seat comfort. I have found the seats to be very comfortable for long drives. The rear captains chairs fully reclined are an excellent place to nap when not driving.
Upgrades. I will probably get front and rear sway bars eventually. Probably new tires once I tire of the General Grabbers. Maybe a ceramic coating or PPF. Otherwise I think the car is exactly what I was looking for.
Happy to answer questions for those considering an Expy. (Or waiting on theirs!)