JCP2018
Active Member
I drove a Platinum Max a few weeks ago, and an L Reserve yesterday; night and day difference between the Ford and Lincoln. In my opinion this is the first Navigator that is actually worth the (admittedly not drastically higher) premium; Ford is actually on the right track with this one. The interior is gorgeous, especially in the Black Label trims (can't find the themes online now, but saw 3 of them at a local dealer. My favorite was the blue, which reminded me of the Nautica Villager from the 90's), though I'm not sure the Black label is worth the extra $13k over the Reserve, which gives you pretty much the same experience. It was much quieter than the Expy, rode better with the air suspension, and just looked worth the premium (to me the Expy looks too much like the 150 inside; the Navi is incredible). I also loved the outside details. The Navi is a better value overall.
I believe Ford needs to drastically reduce the price of the Expy; it's not as nice as the Navi and costs nearly as much. I know it's apples to oranges, but you can get any Platinum F series for what the Expy costs (much less with the 150) and have just as nice of a vehicle, at least in the front row.
I thought the price was crazy until I started cross shopping other premium brands. To get anything reasonably close to the Navi in, say, a Mercedes would be the GLS; a zero option base model starts at the same price as a Reserve, which is way more comfortable and feature laden. BMW is worse. To option that GLS even remotely close and you're way past the Black Label, so Ford has hit upon something here. The QX and LX may be close in size and price, but no where near as nice IMO.
This is now my lottery dream car.
I believe Ford needs to drastically reduce the price of the Expy; it's not as nice as the Navi and costs nearly as much. I know it's apples to oranges, but you can get any Platinum F series for what the Expy costs (much less with the 150) and have just as nice of a vehicle, at least in the front row.
I thought the price was crazy until I started cross shopping other premium brands. To get anything reasonably close to the Navi in, say, a Mercedes would be the GLS; a zero option base model starts at the same price as a Reserve, which is way more comfortable and feature laden. BMW is worse. To option that GLS even remotely close and you're way past the Black Label, so Ford has hit upon something here. The QX and LX may be close in size and price, but no where near as nice IMO.
This is now my lottery dream car.