Test Drive...?

[dlcorbett]

Has anyone been able to test drive one yet? There are a few dealerships receiving them since late October yet theres noone who posted a test drive of one or anything. Sadly, even now i would have to drive atleast an hour to see one when they do come in. none have even been ordered locally except for my personal order. For those who mightve gotten theirs, how do you like it so far?

 

[JExpedition07]

Nothing in western New York yet been watching the lots for them.

 

[dlcorbett]

I saw in Detroit, they were selling the one they had for almost 10k off

 

[JExpedition07]

I saw in Detroit, they were selling the one they had for almost 10k off

Wow they are wheeling and dealing already.

 

[dlcorbett]

This one:

 

[JExpedition07]

So they are going to be offering some pretty good incentive the MSRP seems very loose. I was told low $40,000s for an XLT (right around the $42,000 mark). It’s a nice thought but I think I’ll keep my no payment situation. I will admit I felt a sigh of relief when I realized the prices aren’t really any higher than the current ones it’s all just fabricated to make us feel like we are expert negotiators getting the best deal.

 

[JExpedition07]

They are really discounting the 17’ models On the lots.

 

[dlcorbett]

Below is the car and driver review of the expy:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-ford-expedition-4x4-test-review

Another mixed review, less positive than their navi review. In all id day they like it, but its interior relative to price is its achilles heel. Funny how they negatively compare the 3.5l to the 6.2l of the gms and how their fe and performance numbers are too similar , yet proceed to explain why thats the case(expy is longer, heavier, not as powerful, smoother, roomier, why are their numbers too similar?) They also compared it to the mb gls class as well saying its better, though they techically arent in the same class. In all not bad though, nothing i didnt expect to see.

 

[Artie]

Below is the car and driver review of the expy:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-ford-expedition-4x4-test-review

Another mixed review, less positive than their navi review. In all id day they like it, but its interior relative to price is its achilles heel. Funny how they negatively compare the 3.5l to the 6.2l of the gms and how their fe and performance numbers are too similar , yet proceed to explain why thats the case(expy is longer, heavier, not as powerful, smoother, roomier, why are their numbers too similar?) They also compared it to the mb gls class as well saying its better, though they techically arent in the same class. In all not bad though, nothing i didnt expect to see.

I especially like how the article compares it to the bone stock Benz GL450 when complaining about the price of the Ford. A quick visit to the Benz build and price for a similarly equipped model to the expy platinum rigs up in the mid $90k range. Also, interesting to note that the Benz is a full 20 inches shorter than the expy they tested. I’m sure the Benz is way nicer but it’s also priced as such. Why compare a tier 1 luxury vehicle to a tier 3 at best luxury vehicle in the first place. I don’t even think the Navigator is a fair comparison to the Benz.

 

[Flexpedition]

I was in Los Angeles 2 days last week, wanted to go past Galpin Ford in North Hills but couldn't fit the schedule. I was surprised to see they have no 2018 Expeditions.

Even more unexpected is they have one 2017 and somehow a leftover-leftover 2016 in their NEW inventory. And 283 Explorers. WTF. Galpin is largest by volume Ford dealer in US, usually have some good Ford stuff on the showroom and breakfast at their 50's diner is great.

 

[aggiegrad05]

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/la...2018-ford-expedition-review-article-1.3616768

NY Daily News doesn't seem to have any complaints.

 

[dlcorbett]

The other reviews ive seen a mote positive, but all are very short. For the most part, they are opposite of the navi reviews. The interior is panned(to an extent) but its driving dynamics are more critically praised.

 

[powerboatr]

three dealers within 30 miles have one each of limited on the build sheet scheduled to arrive soon. threw in the xplan page pricing...wholly cow.

 

[Lawrence T-D]

I saw in Detroit, they were selling the one they had for almost 10k off

That was probably a pre-production model

 

[dlcorbett]

Theres a few dealerships offering extea incentives on top of the 1000 rebate from ford

 

[Dennis48755]

What is this "1000 rebate from ford"? I hadn't heard about it.

Can you direct me to where this is officially stated?

Dennis

 

[dlcorbett]

If you go on search inventory, it has in on select vehicles. Also, some vehicles already in vehicle stock has it listed in their final vehicle pricing.

 

[Artie]

I searched dealers in my area and according to the ford tracking site one dealer has already recieved a few expos. Looking at Lincoln, however, last week the inventory search showed 4 but now zero, I’m not sure why.

 

[dlcorbett]

Ive noticed that to. From my understanding if the expy or navis dont pass their inspection, ford takes them off the inventory listing

 

[Flexpedition]

Have a local dealer listing his 2018's inventory, you'd think its on the lot until you get there....
They call it clever marketing, I call it wasting customers time.

They ask for my phone number. I give them one. It could be my number in a few weeks. See how clever marketing and time wasting work both ways?