Should I Wait?

[Robert L Jennette]

I want to buy a 2018 Expedition having the heavy trailer-tow and the off-road options.
However these options are now only available in the XLT model. The XLT lacks other options which I desire. Should I wait for a King Ranch model, perhaps available in the 2019 model year next fall?

 

[JExpedition07]

What about the Fx4 variant? I believe you can get that with HD tow and you’ll have the two speed transfer case with all the electric goodies.

 

[dlcorbett]

I thought the trailer tow pkg includes the two speed transfer case?

 

[Artie]

I want to buy a 2018 Expedition having the heavy trailer-tow and the off-road options.
However these options are now only available in the XLT model. The XLT lacks other options which I desire. Should I wait for a King Ranch model, perhaps available in the 2019 model year next fall?

What options does the Fx4 not offer that you want?
Also, 2019’s will begin production late March so you will not have to wait until fall, you can order a 2019 in a few weeks.

 

[shane_th_ee]

I'm guessing he wants something like the massaging seats...

 

[Robert L Jennette]

The extra options I desire include the high end audio system, the active noise canceling system and the high end interior.

 

[dlcorbett]

Platinum it is for you. The trailer tow pkg does offer all the fx4 pkg options but off road shocks. If you can do without the noise cancellation and the nappa leather(massage seats), a ltd with that pkg is cheaper, and the sus set up a bit stiffer than the ccd sus set up and you wont have to deal with 22in wheels

 

[shane_th_ee]

The trailer tow pkg does offer all the fx4 pkg options but off road shocks.

Including skidplates, 18" wheels and A/T tires?

 

[gtnator]

What options does the Fx4 not offer that you want?
Also, 2019’s will begin production late March so you will not have to wait until fall, you can order a 2019 in a few weeks.

A few weeks?

 

[J_82]

My personal opinion is just don’t pay retail for a vehicle. I have problem with that. If you can buy under retail great. If you can not get it under retail and you just gotta have it great also. I’m just the kinda guy that’s is always looking for the value in doing business. I don’t like seeing people get screwed over. At this time and in the near future the 18-19s won’t have much discounts.

 

[Artie]

A few weeks?

Order banks open January 17 I believe, scheduling a month later, producting a month after that in March.

 

[Artie]

Including skidplates, 18" wheels and A/T tires?

You can get aftermarket skid plates that are probably easily bolt on and probably better than factory after a little while. New production year after market stuff like this usually takes a little while but I’m betting it won’t be too long. As for the tires and wheels I’m in the same boat as you as the Navigator I ordered has 22 inch wheels but I’d rather have a dedicated set for more rugged driving.

 

[gtnator]

Order banks open January 17 I believe, scheduling a month later, producting a month after that in March.

Any news on whether they will change anything? Like adding colors or wheel options for 2019? Or will it be a complete carryover?


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[Artie]

Any news on whether they will change anything? Like adding colors or wheel options for 2019? Or will it be a complete carryover?


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Nothing that I’ve read or seen, only speculating.

 

[gtnator]

Order banks open January 17 I believe, scheduling a month later, producting a month after that in March.

So let’s say production begins at the end of March/beginning of April to be conservative. It’ll most likely take another 3 months before that vehicle actually arrives at the dealer which brings us to around July. That sounds about right and it’s still a long ways away.



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