About to make the jump(Yukon XL to Max)

[S Mathieson]

About to make the jump from a 2015 GMC Yukon XL to 2019 Ford Expedition Max (Limited or Plat). I've always been GM guy (owned a 2003 tahoe, 2007 Suburban, 2011 Suburban, 2015 Yukon XL) in personal life and work vehicles have always been fords(super-dutys and 150's). Never thought I'd spend my personal money on a Ford...lol But these new Expedition Max's are pretty nice!

I have 4 teenage kids that are and will be over 6' so not exactly small kids. They all complain about leg room behind 2nd row now in GMC so I took them down to sit in a new Max. They all agree leg room is better but I'm concerned about head room(almost touching). Anyone have feedback or is this just a trade off? Also, storage behind 3rd row seems less?

Those are my two big hang ups at moment, anyone else been in similar boat?

Thanks.

 

[S Mathieson]

About to make the jump from a 2015 GMC Yukon XL to 2019 Ford Expedition Max (Limited or Plat). I've always been GM guy (owned a 2003 tahoe, 2007 Suburban, 2011 Suburban, 2015 Yukon XL) in personal life and work vehicles have always been fords(super-dutys and 150's). Never thought I'd spend my personal money on a Ford...lol But these new Expedition Max's are pretty nice!

I have 4 teenage kids that are and will be over 6' so not exactly small kids. They all complain about leg room behind 2nd row now in GMC so I took them down to sit in a new Max. They all agree leg room is better but I'm concerned about head room(almost touching). Anyone have feedback or is this just a trade off? Also, storage behind 3rd row seems less?

Those are my two big hang ups at moment, anyone else been in similar boat?

Thanks.

You will not be disappointed! I have had Suburban's and Yukon XL since the mid 90s. they (GM) cant hold a candle to the new Expeditions. I have an 18 Plat Max, great unit.

 

[S Mathieson]

You will not be disappointed! I have had Suburban's and Yukon XLs since the mid 90s. they (GM) cant hold a candle to the new Expeditions. I have an 18 Plat Max, great unit.

 

[ncdrillguy]

I had to stay in the XLT's to get one without a sunroof. Found one on a dealer lot that was 13,000 of sticker, so that helped too. It is possible to special order a Limited without a sunroof, you most likely will not find one on a dealer lot without a sunroof. Platinum is not possible to get without a sunroof.

Thanks Scottorama. I found a 2019 Max XLT with 302A package but they seem to be holding on to their pennies as they don't want to discount more than aprx 9k off sticker and with 20's coming I would think they'd be more aggressive. Guess I'll keep looking.

 

[duneslider]

In my area, the expeditions are selling pretty quick so they aren't real motivated to sell at deep discounts. I have seen a few people on here that were willing to travel a little to buy one and they got some pretty good deals.

 

[carymccarr]

I think congratulations are in order. I came from a GM family, and bought my new Chevy in 1982. After 18 service calls and 9 part calls (Yes, 27 trips to the dealer, pre-lemon laws) in the first 16 months I told the Zone Rep I was done. “But it’s your car” and let us look at it again, for the last 6 escalated service visits. I told him I would go through the Better Business Bureau with binding arbitration, but if they made me do that I would curse GM until the day I die. He would not help me. They had not lost a case locally prior to me winning my case. I have held up my end of the bargain for 36 years, costing them hundreds of sales. We switched to Ford And have never regretted it. My extended family knows that no GM vehicle can be parked in my driveway. LOL So, congratulations, and welcome to the family! I am 6’3” and can easily ride in the third row of our 2018 Expedition with a sunroof.

You’ve bought hundreds of Fords in 36 years? Jeez, do you run a business with fleet vehicles or something?


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[carymccarr]

In my area, the expeditions are selling pretty quick so they aren't real motivated to sell at deep discounts. I have seen a few people on here that were willing to travel a little to buy one and they got some pretty good deals.

Give it 3 months. Once the next get GM’s are announced and orders are being taken they’ll probably loosen up a little on discounts.

 

[gtnator]

I’ve had both. The GM’s definitely have more cargo room behind the third row. It’s very noticeable, more than the numbers/specs let on. The Ford definitely has a better ride and better 2nd/3rd row comfort.

As others have stated you could wait another 3-6 months and see if what GM releases for their new version. Even if you definitely want to go with Expedition, I would wait till GM releases their new trucks so you can get a better discount from Ford.

Competition is awesome. Keeps the car manufacturers on their toes.


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[Wangle]

You’ve bought hundreds of Fords in 36 years? Jeez, do you run a business with fleet vehicles or something?

You’ve bought hundreds of Fords in 36 years? Jeez, do you run a business with fleet vehicles or something?

No, but I have influenced, conservatively, hundreds of people not to buy GM vehicles. Classmates, family, co-workers, and employees have all heard the story. And now, the great people on the Expedition forum. I am obligated, you see, as I gave my word.

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[carymccarr]

LOL!


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