Expedition Max XL Fleet

[Deadman]

I bought my 2018 brand new for almost $20K off the list price. The used ones were within a couple thousand dollars and had 30,000 miles on them. I'll take the new one over the used one in that scenario everyday. Once the used depreciate a bit farther, then they get far more appealing to me! my opinion.

 

[edizzle]

The folks I know with real crazy-big money never buy a car new. That's why they have big money.

LOL! How many people do you know with crazy big money? It can’t be many.

 

[aggiegrad05]

LOL! How many people do you know with crazy big money? It can’t be many.

What he said. All the folks I know with 9 figure net worths (I work in the oil industry) exclusively buy new cars. If you have crazy big money, you didn't make it by saving 25% on a car purchase every 5 years. Maybe if you have a net worth of $500k you got that way doing stuff like that, but $500k is not big money, crazy or otherwise.

 

[grumpyoleman]

Looked at a used '18 limited (reg length) with 32k miles ... booked out at 53.5k (according to bank) asking was 54k

Bought a Brand new '18 loaded Max XLT with 202a ... only real difference was stationary running boards and panoramic sunroof. Sticker was 67k - Paid 55k

Depreciation is a funny thing ... doesn't always work out they way you would think. It really depends on the market and whether you are selling or buying. I normally look for used, but keep an eye on new, you might get a "Bigger Better Deal" (thank you Dave Ramsey).

 

[Deadman]

People with crazy big money don't buy old used cars and waste their time repairing everything, they spend their time making money....

 

[1955moose]

People with so called crazy big money, were talking 50 to 100,000,000, buy totally restored collector cars. Watch an episode of Barrett Jackson auction some time. Those cars go up in value, not down like ours.

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[mikeyanxu]

Here is my take on this.
I really thought about the very lightly used 2018 MAX XL with couple of hundred miles on.
I found one with max tow, the color I want, only 650 miles on the ODO for $36K within 500 miles from me.
I called and found out no 3rd row seats and no seat belts, etc.
So thought really hard and did some quick numbers if I install those myself. The seat belt will be couple of hundred bucks each cause they will have the explosive charge in it to lock up the moment the impact happens. I will need the power 3rd row seats, switches and all the trim panels. They won't be too cheap.
Then, I found a new 2019 MAX XLT for $51K and I bought it. The expy for our family is used by my wife and it is an upgrade form the mini-van. We need the 3rd row now, not after I finish the conversion next year.
So it really depends on your needs.
With that said, I am also looking for a F150 for myself. Now, the lightly used 5 seats max XL actually really fit what I need... So instead of buying a F150 and paying extra for a shell, a 5 seat expy wiht max tow really fits my application.

 

[cmiles97]

Here is my take on this.
I really thought about the very lightly used 2018 MAX XL with couple of hundred miles on.
I found one with max tow, the color I want, only 650 miles on the ODO for $36K within 500 miles from me.
I called and found out no 3rd row seats and no seat belts, etc.
So thought really hard and did some quick numbers if I install those myself. The seat belt will be couple of hundred bucks each cause they will have the explosive charge in it to lock up the moment the impact happens. I will need the power 3rd row seats, switches and all the trim panels. They won't be too cheap.
Then, I found a new 2019 MAX XLT for $51K and I bought it. The expy for our family is used by my wife and it is an upgrade form the mini-van. We need the 3rd row now, not after I finish the conversion next year.
So it really depends on your needs.
With that said, I am also looking for a F150 for myself. Now, the lightly used 5 seats max XL actually really fit what I need... So instead of buying a F150 and paying extra for a shell, a 5 seat expy wiht max tow really fits my application.

You are correct. It depends on your needs. My 3rd row seats have been folded down for the entire time I've owned mine. It's a big truck with a permanent cap. My dogs love it.

 

[Ilka Wagner]

https://www.zeckford.com/inventory/...max-xl-4wd-4d-sport-utility-1fmjk1gt8jea50763

This is a great deal. Just bought a similar unit, only difference is mine is silver instead of black. Love it!

 

[cmiles97]

https://www.zeckford.com/inventory/...max-xl-4wd-4d-sport-utility-1fmjk1gt8jea50763

This is a great deal. Just bought a similar unit, only difference is mine is silver instead of black. Love it!

That is decent. My only question is who leases these for a year and only puts 1,000 miles on them? There are quite a few of these out there.

 

[1GR8DA]

The 18 max XL units are left over from special use vehicles that weren't picked up. Basically police and government vehicles meant to be upfitted that were never sold. They are farmed to the dealers for a song. The dealer "punches" the truck as sold and then is obligated to hold the unit for x months. They can then sell the truck as used. We have an 18 XL and it's exactly what we were looking for.

 

[cmiles97]

The 18 max XL units are left over from special use vehicles that weren't picked up. Basically police and government vehicles meant to be upfitted that were never sold. They are farmed to the dealers for a song. The dealer "punches" the truck as sold and then is obligated to hold the unit for x months. They can then sell the truck as used. We have an 18 XL and it's exactly what we were looking for.

Quick question. Does the XL come with the small mirror in the upper left corner of the regular side mirror to check your blind spot? I don't think the XL has the blind spot monitoring system.

I rented a 19 limited and when I looked over my left should to clear the blind spot I couldn't see past the pillar and had to depend on the blind spot monitoring (which I hate to do as I've done the look back method for over 3 decades especially on my motorcycle).

Anyway my 17 XLT is easy to look back and see the blindspot but also has the small mirror which works surprisingly well. The tiny mirror is also useful when pulling forward into a parking spot to see where the white line is behind the truck instead of putting it in revers to activate the camera to see if the rear is over the line. LOL

 

[Flexpedition]

Quick question. Does the XL come with the small mirror in the upper left corner of the regular side mirror to check your blind spot? I don't think the XL has the blind spot monitoring system.

Yes, there is a small convex mirror present in both side view mirrors, in the upper outside corner.

Although both XL mirrors are 4-way power adjustable and have a built in puddle lamps, they don't have the 3-driver memory feature and you are correct, no BLIS either.

I believe they are also heated.

 

[Ilka Wagner]

That is decent. My only question is who leases these for a year and only puts 1,000 miles on them? There are quite a few of these out there.

I was wondering the same. My husband was thinking it was likely a large company that bought several of these, didn't use them all as expected and sent the others to auction. Who knows. I have put about 4000 miles on it so far, towed a 31' TT with it (it did awesome!) and have,knock on wood, not had any issues. I hate the automatic shut off at a stop so I disable that as soon as I get in the vehicle. It is perfect for our needs and I am so pleased with it!

 

[Adieu]

The 18 max XL units are left over from special use vehicles that weren't picked up. Basically police and government vehicles meant to be upfitted that were never sold. They are farmed to the dealers for a song. The dealer "punches" the truck as sold and then is obligated to hold the unit for x months. They can then sell the truck as used. We have an 18 XL and it's exactly what we were looking for.

Can you post some interior pics? Wondering what the 4th Gen XL's are equipped like

 

[Adieu]

https://www.zeckford.com/inventory/...max-xl-4wd-4d-sport-utility-1fmjk1gt8jea50763

This is a great deal. Just bought a similar unit, only difference is mine is silver instead of black. Love it!

Wow

Even has a console and a backup cam?

Maybe upgrade seats and get an aftermarket infotainment unit at some point, otherwise it has everything it needs already