Advice needed for possible 2nd Expedition purchase

[DD777]

We currently have a Limited Max and we love it. We are potentially in the market for a second suv and I want it to fit the family as well. The below are the current potential options and my thoughts and wanted to get some of your thoughts and advice.

- Nissan Armada - like but hate the outdated infotainment center
- Ford F-150 - I like but am undecided as I know a redesign is coming next summer
- Toyota Tundra - Outdated tech etc and redesign coming 2021
- Toyota Land cruiser - expensive


- Expedition

If I go the Expedition route I want to change things up a little from our current Max and go with something like the FX4 or get an XLT or Limited and then add some new wheels and tires.

Any other options you guys think I need to look at or if I go with a second Expedition, what can I do besides paint to change things up a bit?

Thanks!

 

[Doug Morgan]

The F-150 might be a good option if you think having the pickup box will be useful. Sometimes it is more useful than you expect it to be. It is a cheaper option than a similarly equipped Expedition as well.

 

[dlcorbett]

If you need a big truck, id go the ram route. Itll ride as close to your expy moreso than the f150. If u like the current f150, theres gonna be huge discounts next yr when the new one comes, otherwise wait for the new ones lol.

If you need another suv, depending on your optuons you preferred, try used expy or nav swb. The 3rs gens are bulletproof, esp 09+ and they ride very well for old suvs. The land cruiser is nice but very expensive. Armadas are nice as well and can be had for considerably less than all your other options for the content.

 

[Davew72]

We currently have a Limited Max and we love it. We are potentially in the market for a second suv and I want it to fit the family as well. The below are the current potential options and my thoughts and wanted to get some of your thoughts and advice.

- Nissan Armada - like but hate the outdated infotainment center
- Ford F-150 - I like but am undecided as I know a redesign is coming next summer
- Toyota Tundra - Outdated tech etc and redesign coming 2021
- Toyota Land cruiser - expensive


- Expedition

If I go the Expedition route I want to change things up a little from our current Max and go with something like the FX4 or get an XLT or Limited and then add some new wheels and tires.

Any other options you guys think I need to look at or if I go with a second Expedition, what can I do besides paint to change things up a bit?

Thanks!

I have a 17 F150 and a 16 Tundra ! Both are great trucks, the Tundra is bigger and roomier in the interior, and seems to be bullet proof, part of having outdated technology means having something tried and true and the Tundra is exactly that. Yep the Tundra needs a diff lock and a few other things, but its a great truck and the F150 is as well.

 

[DD777]

And wow do I love the F250! I am all over the place.

 

[fishrising]

We currently have a Limited Max and we love it. We are potentially in the market for a second suv and I want it to fit the family as well. The below are the current potential options and my thoughts and wanted to get some of your thoughts and advice.

- Nissan Armada - like but hate the outdated infotainment center
- Ford F-150 - I like but am undecided as I know a redesign is coming next summer
- Toyota Tundra - Outdated tech etc and redesign coming 2021
- Toyota Land Cruiser

How tall is your family?

My family, with me at 6’7”, wife at 5’10”, 14yo daughter at 5’11” and my 11yo son at 5’8”, we felt like the F-150 had more room for us than the Tundra. I couldn’t fit in a Tundra, even with no sunroof, not nearly enough torso height. F-150 with no sunroof and I had inches above my head. Also rear leg room for me, sitting behind the driver (setup for me to sit in it), I had more leg room in the F-150. Trust me, I wanted the Tundra, but couldn’t even “make myself” fit. Land Cruiser was even worse than the Tundra. Armada was close to fitting, but felt both the F-150 and Expedition fit us overall better. And all the RAM trucks had a reinforcing bar in the roof that was perfectly positioned to hit my head, so those were out of our equation. YMMV

 

[DD777]

How tall is your family?

My family, with me at 6’7”, wife at 5’10”, 14yo daughter at 5’11” and my 11yo son at 5’8”, we felt like the F-150 had more room for us than the Tundra. I couldn’t fit in a Tundra, even with no sunroof, not nearly enough torso height. F-150 with no sunroof and I had inches above my head. Also rear leg room for me, sitting behind the driver (setup for me to sit in it), I had more leg room in the F-150. Trust me, I wanted the Tundra, but couldn’t even “make myself” fit. Land Cruiser was even worse than the Tundra. Armada was close to fitting, but felt both the F-150 and Expedition fit us overall better. And all the RAM trucks had a reinforcing bar in the roof that was perfectly positioned to hit my head, so those were out of our equation. YMMV

Thanks and this is great info. I really think I am down to another Expedition or an F-150 but hate to buy one now knowing the new version is releasing next summer.

Anyone ever owned at F-250 for their every day driver?

 

[DD777]

And anyone see any used FX4’s around?

 

[taaangy234]

I had taken the bus 500miles away to purchase my FX4 it was only 2 within 500miles range 1.5m ago. Took it into the local dealer to replace one crooked FX4 badge and door adjustment. The service guy said my FX4 badge is aftermarket. lmao.

 

[DD777]

I had taken the bus 500miles away to purchase my FX4 it was only 2 within 500miles range 1.5m ago. Took it into the local dealer to replace one crooked FX4 badge and door adjustment. The service guy said my FX4 badge is aftermarket. lmao.

They seem hard to find. Do they drive any different than the regular ones due to the different shocks etc?

 

[aporthole]

First, what are your needs?
How many kids and how old? Any potential for more? What is the max number of passengers you would need to put in your car?

Do you do any towing and will the new vehicle be used for that?

Second, what are your wants? 4WD, driver assistance features (lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, emergency auto-breaking)...

 

[Adieu]

I had taken the bus 500miles away to purchase my FX4 it was only 2 within 500miles range 1.5m ago. Took it into the local dealer to replace one crooked FX4 badge and door adjustment. The service guy said my FX4 badge is aftermarket. lmao.

...maybe he's right?

Car dealers ain't exactly known for exceptional honesty and fair play. ESPECIALLY if the customer lives 500 mi away, calls ready to buy a truck they can "make" for a few bucks while he's en route, and will probably never-ever come back regardless.

 

[DD777]

First, what are your needs?
How many kids and how old? Any potential for more? What is the max number of passengers you would need to put in your car?

Do you do any towing and will the new vehicle be used for that?

Second, what are your wants? 4WD, driver assistance features (lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, emergency auto-breaking)...

Why all the hard questions? Haha. Just joking, great questions.

5 passengers almost every day.
Need good cargo space
Will be driving highway and city - pretty high miles
I would like similar options and tech as our Max

I sat in an F250 today and loved it but worry it might be too big for an everyday driver. Probably leaning toward a 2018 or 19 FX4 Expedition or an XLT with the 302 and add some wheels and different running boards.

 

[dlcorbett]

If you can wait till 20my, the black edition xlt pkg sounds rele good. Also, the fx4 pkg will be available on the ltd model as well.

 

[duneslider]

Thanks and this is great info. I really think I am down to another Expedition or an F-150 but hate to buy one now knowing the new version is releasing next summer.

Anyone ever owned at F-250 for their every day driver?

Do you like riding in heavy trucks? If you do then the F250 is right up your alley. They ride like they need 2000lbs in the back to smooth them out, then when you have 2000lbs in the back they ride rough but don't rattle your fillings out. Our big work trucks (F550, F450) ride better than an empty F250-F350. I love rough riding trucks but comparing an F150 to an expedition is pretty close but comparing an expedition to an f250 is eye opening.

Unless you need to tow 20,000lbs I wouldn't want to drive an F250 everyday. The new F150s are great trucks and ride pretty darn good.

I looked at all other suv's before the expedition and wasn't impressed by any for my needs. I like the land cruiser but it wasn't big enough for my needs, and more expensive than I wanted to spend. The raptor would be fun if it fit your seating needs. My dad just bought a new ranger and it is a fun little truck to drive too.

 

[DD777]

Do you like riding in heavy trucks? If you do then the F250 is right up your alley. They ride like they need 2000lbs in the back to smooth them out, then when you have 2000lbs in the back they ride rough but don't rattle your fillings out. Our big work trucks (F550, F450) ride better than an empty F250-F350. I love rough riding trucks but comparing an F150 to an expedition is pretty close but comparing an expedition to an f250 is eye opening.

Unless you need to tow 20,000lbs I wouldn't want to drive an F250 everyday. The new F150s are great trucks and ride pretty darn good.

I looked at all other suv's before the expedition and wasn't impressed by any for my needs. I like the land cruiser but it wasn't big enough for my needs, and more expensive than I wanted to spend. The raptor would be fun if it fit your seating needs. My dad just bought a new ranger and it is a fun little truck to drive too.

Great info and thanks. How do Raptors drive as I have never even been in one?

I am strongly leaning toward an Expedition XLT with the 302 package and then get new wheels and the FX4 running boards, haha. I want something different from our Limited Max just to change things up.

 

[Deadman]

Great info and thanks. How do Raptors drive as I have never even been in one?

I am strongly leaning toward an Expedition XLT with the 302 package and then get new wheels and the FX4 running boards, haha. I want something different from our Limited Max just to change things up.

You sure you want the XLT seats? I'm not spending this kind of money to sit on a chinsy seat and have a sore back.... Just my opinion.

 

[taaangy234]

They seem hard to find. Do they drive any different than the regular ones due to the different shocks etc?

I don't have an extensive test drive of the other one so I can't comment. Driving it locally through bumps gives us lots of headaches if my wife would of know this before the purchase it would of call off. it's so bouncy due to the way the independent suspension design. On the highway, it's nice, smooth and quiet. Here in New Orleans our road is crap, bumps all over, gigantic potholes. Weekend family errands run gives everyone headaches, and making me feel bad. Other than that, I love this thing! So many things I can change and modify with Forscan.

 

[TKGracy]

You sure you want the XLT seats? I'm not spending this kind of money to sit on a chinsy seat and have a sore back.... Just my opinion.

Dont the Limited models come with 10 way powe seats too? I thought the only difference between the high end XLT and the Limited seats (front) is the surface material.

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[rcompart]

Do you like riding in heavy trucks? If you do then the F250 is right up your alley. They ride like they need 2000lbs in the back to smooth them out, then when you have 2000lbs in the back they ride rough but don't rattle your fillings out. Our big work trucks (F550, F450) ride better than an empty F250-F350. I love rough riding trucks but comparing an F150 to an expedition is pretty close but comparing an expedition to an f250 is eye opening.

Unless you need to tow 20,000lbs I wouldn't want to drive an F250 everyday. The new F150s are great trucks and ride pretty darn good.

I looked at all other suv's before the expedition and wasn't impressed by any for my needs. I like the land cruiser but it wasn't big enough for my needs, and more expensive than I wanted to spend. The raptor would be fun if it fit your seating needs. My dad just bought a new ranger and it is a fun little truck to drive too.

We were in the same boat when looking at our next vehicle. Hemmed and hawed between an F250SD and a nearly identical F150 sans the diesel. Had a 99 F350SD and missed not having it for the last few years when picking up cars and towing them home but the it didn't happen enough that it was a factor in our next vehicle purchase. I noticed that the F250 was a "truck" truck and very expressive of it's higher load carrying capabilities at all times while with the F150, you could tell it was still a truck when compared to the expy, but provided a very comfortable ride. Ended up picking the carry over 2018 F150 and haven't looked back.

On a side note, if you do pick up the F150 now before the refresh, a nice thing about having two vehicle that are very similar is you're not hitting the wrong buttons or getting reaccustomed to the various differences every time when you switch between vehicles.