movin on up! (1st gen to 2nd gen)

[Kevo]

ok so me and my wife have been looking at upgrading to a 2nd gen expy and we have finally found two we both agree on and we both like with a good price but i want your guy's opinions on it and the price, miles, etc. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2013&zip=98499&keywords=limited&photosOnly=true&keywordsfyc=limited&maxPrice=15000&showcaseListingId=318697095&pricesOnly=true&featureCodes=7%2C13&modelCode1=EXPEDI&driveCode=4WD%7CAWD&sortBy=mileageASC&showcaseOwnerId=71257&makeCode1=FORD&startYear=2005&searchRadius=500&minPrice=4000&listingId=318697095&Log=0 or this one http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2013&zip=98499&keywords=limited&photosOnly=true&keywordsfyc=limited&maxPrice=15000&showcaseListingId=318697095&pricesOnly=true&featureCodes=7%2C13&modelCode1=EXPEDI&driveCode=4WD%7CAWD&sortBy=mileageASC&showcaseOwnerId=71257&makeCode1=FORD&startYear=2005&searchRadius=500&minPrice=4000&listingId=316156377&Log=0

 

[mindgame]

This is the last Gen that you can add a Rize lift... Word is.. Rize is no longer making these and there maybe only a few left...

Get one of these and you'll be looking at your wifey from a different view point!! hehehe

 

[GAINMOB]

i like them both...i would go with the 2nd...slate blue/grey...whatever color it is...$1k less w/20K less miles...price varies in area...here they would be about $2k less...plus i just like that color...different...depending on your kid situation...if you have any or trying to have or already have...you may want the middle seat or get the center console thrown in...

other than that...thats my choice with a list of things "I" would do...lol...clean slate to do things over...lol

if youre not going to offroad...go ahead and buy anti-sway bars...will greatly reduce the body roll...on the way to my wife's job theres a S-curve...posted speed 35mph...and i couldnt go past 35pmh because of the body roll...WITH ANTI-SWAY BARS!!! OMG!!! complete day/night difference...reduce the body roll DRASTICALLY...now i can take the same S-curve going 45mph and still be in full control...$300-$350

another thing i suggest doing right away...HIDs in the headlights for low beams and fogs...$70-$100...i bought some from ebay and never had an issue...

do the GOTTS MOD or buy intake...exhaust...in order to have true duals you'll have to go small diameter in piping or have them route under you suspension...if not...you wont be able to get duals because of the suspension and rear tire layout...

lastly...superchips/edge/SCT programmer with or without a custom tune...custom tune is best and cost the same unless you luck up and get a good deal

then you can work on the cosmetics if she allows you...lol

 

[sgtowing]

I love black but I would go with the gray one. I love my rear captains chairs plus it is cheaper and 20k less miles.

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[VexedEX]

The 2nd one

 

[Shadowless127]

Number 2

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

as much as i love black cars I'd go #2

 

[tallsville]

2nd one. nice color and it has a 5.4 vs. a 4.6 on the black one. and its cheaper and less miles

 

[sgtowing]

2nd one. nice color and it has a 5.4 vs. a 4.6 on the black one. and its cheaper and less miles

They both are 05 and therefore have the. 5.4 3v

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[GAINMOB]

everyone is saying #2...back to you and wife...

 

[98EXeb]

Well I like to be different....Soooooooo I would take the 1st one(black) It looks sweet.

 

[Kevo]

hmm i was leaning towards the black on the only thing i dont like is the higher mileage and the only thing i dont like about the grey is the scratches on the drivers side of the front bumper but thats all cosmetic....also i was curious does anyone else notice how low the black one appears to be sitting? do the 05s have adjustable height suspension?


you know and thinking about it now....i have never seen a dark shadow grey expedition in my life i know its a limited and they only come in a few colors but ive only ever seen white and black DSG must be a rare color??

 

[sgtowing]

hmm i was leaning towards the black on the only thing i dont like is the higher mileage and the only thing i dont like about the grey is the scratches on the drivers side of the front bumper but thats all cosmetic....also i was curious does anyone else notice how low the black one appears to be sitting? do the 05s have adjustable height suspension?


you know and thinking about it now....i have never seen a dark shadow grey expedition in my life i know its a limited and they only come in a few colors but ive only ever seen white and black DSG must be a rare color??

I looked at the pics again and I don't see it sitting low. I think it's the angle and the concrete looks uneven as well.

 

[tallsville]

sg from ad


Since we sold this beautiful Jet Black Limited Expedition brand new back in May 2005, the previous owner never missed a scheduled service with us at Evergreen Ford! Immaculate inside and out, this 4x4 has a 4.6L V8,

they must be wrong in ad cuz you are right 5.4 standard in 05

 

[KC Dave]

I assume that they both run correctly... I have an 05, and I actually looked at 3 of them, 2 05's and 1 06 before I bought mine. Listen carefully for any Cam Phaser noise. The one I bought was quiet, but both the other two had some noise.. Expensive repair, so just throwing that out there.