I’m pretty sure you got it, but want to be clear, I was kidding!! It’s hard to signify sarcasm on a computer.
Struggling with my Decision!
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Oh I totally get it lol I have no problem laughing at myself, especially when pointed out by someone else.
You guys and your first world problems...I don't expect our bank account to be ready to spend anywhere close to $80K on any vehicle in my lifetime. Let me know when you are ready to unload your 5-8 year old Expedition or Navigator. I might be interested in buying one of them.
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Not that I would ever consider it, but I just saw a local ad showing brand new Escalades for damn near the same price as the expedition. Looks like they are 2k more after seeing about a dozen on a local search.
Think someone is a bit defensive of the recent Ford release???!?!?
Think someone is a bit defensive of the recent Ford release???!?!?
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I would say its the fact that Ford has really jacked up their prices with the '18's, to the point they are no longer affordable to the average buyer. It's interesting to see Ford dealers already offering the new Expeditions $5000 off with dealer discounts and rebates.....in central Iowa the new Expeditions are not selling that quickly. ....
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You can buy a brand new XL for under $50K without trying.
Its not equal to the F150 XL model either. On an Expedition XL you get power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, cloth seats, full carpeting, remote entry, back-up camera, push button start, alloy wheels, MP3 player, tow package, front and rear air, running boards, power mirrors - the list goes on. Its a nice truck nobody would be embarrassed to drive.
Where I live, the Platinums and Limiteds sold first and went quickly - the XLTs and XLs are largely sitting on the lots.
If $50K is still out of your budget and you must own something brand spankin new, you shouldn't be looking at an Expedition.
Its not equal to the F150 XL model either. On an Expedition XL you get power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, cloth seats, full carpeting, remote entry, back-up camera, push button start, alloy wheels, MP3 player, tow package, front and rear air, running boards, power mirrors - the list goes on. Its a nice truck nobody would be embarrassed to drive.
Where I live, the Platinums and Limiteds sold first and went quickly - the XLTs and XLs are largely sitting on the lots.
If $50K is still out of your budget and you must own something brand spankin new, you shouldn't be looking at an Expedition.
Good choice. One kid friendly thing I like more about the Expedition is the 2 cup holders in the back of the front center console. The Navi doesn’t have this. Instead they put it on the ground, by your feet (coming out of the front center console). For little kids that is unusable. Granted both already have cup holders in the door but on long trips, we always seem to be running out of space for everyone’s drinks.
One other thing to think about that might make it easier to be content: you don’t HAVE to keep the Expy for 8 years. Life is too short to be envious of another ride that you can afford but just restrain yourself from. In 4 years, if you’re ready to step into a Navigator, just go trade that Expy in!
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HELP!!!!!!!
Ok, so I'm only 1 week into my 8+ week wait, but the dealer has located an Expy that has everything I custom ordered PLUS the tow package, and they can get it to me in a couple of days. Apparently this was a custom order that fell through, so the car has been on the lot for 40 days....
should I pull the trigger on this one or wait for my brand new order to come (without the tow package)?
Ok, so I'm only 1 week into my 8+ week wait, but the dealer has located an Expy that has everything I custom ordered PLUS the tow package, and they can get it to me in a couple of days. Apparently this was a custom order that fell through, so the car has been on the lot for 40 days....
should I pull the trigger on this one or wait for my brand new order to come (without the tow package)?
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JExpedition07
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I say go for it. Why wait? try to wheel and deal on this one, it’s the same truck you want and it’s available. not like these are embossed with our names if we order them they are all built for the dealers.
JExpedition07
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Some dealers can do high 40,000s on a nicely loaded XLT trim with invoice pricing so I’d imagine you can get a screaming deal on an XL. Really once you shop it the sticker shock goes away, I agree with some negotiation you can get these relatively cheap, after all they want to sell them.
shane_th_ee
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Can you afford the extra $1500 or whatever the price difference is? Even if you don't tow anything with it, it's probably worth it just for the upgraded radiator (and rear axle)...
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Yep, with X-Plan it's not even that much more. My bigger "Issue"..which probably isn't an issue to be honest...is the car has been on the lot for 40 days apparently. I have a note into the dealer asking about miles on it...
Forget x plan, tell him you'll do $500 below invoice plus the current Ford incentives.
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That's pretty much what I'm getting, maybe a tad bit more. But it sounds like everyone agrees I should do it if the ride is truly available...
I say go for it if the miles are low, preferably under 100 but under 250 would be ok for me vs 8 week wait. I’d jump on this especially if you get 4x4. This will help if you trade or sell later as well plus you may find yourself towing something in the future since you have the ability too.
I would get it just for the HD tow!! Couple very good upgrades in that package!!
CrAzYJoe85
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I don't know how the rest of you feel but I just bought a 2017 xlt with 16k mi for 34k from hertz car sales prices there are based on number of times rented not number of miles
