by "Danger" (dangerray)
Published 09/07/2017 at 23:52
by "Danger" (dangerray)
Published 09/07/2017 at 23:52
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3.5 EcoBoost 4x4 EXT EL or some super long acronym for a super long truck. All of our gear fit in the back without folding down the middle seats.
I always liked the Expeditions as trucks and as rentals, but the new prices are ridiculous Land Cruiser money. It is comfy and huge and luxurious.
"LJ909" (lj909)
09/07/2017 at 23:56, STARS: 1
Thats the out going gen. How was it to drive? I never agreed with something as small as the 3.5 being in something this big.
"Danger" (dangerray)
09/08/2017 at 00:05, STARS: 1
Feels like an F150. Not fast, but competent. It is a big vehicle, but as far as the motor, I’d take the 3.5 turbo over the old 5.4. Neither was quick, but could pull well enough. The 500lbs of cargo and 2 adults didn’t make too much of a difference to it. Didn’t try towing, but as a people hauler, I’d give a thumbs up.
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
09/08/2017 at 04:14, STARS: 2
I had one a couple of months ago. It was surprisingly strong. Even fully loaded with people, it pulled hard enough to make people yelp in surprise.
"jimz" (jimz)
09/08/2017 at 06:34, STARS: 0
I always liked the Expeditions as trucks and as rentals, but the new prices are ridiculous Land Cruiser money.
WTF are you talking about?
I don’t know about you, but in my world $52,000 is a lot less than $84,000.
"Danger" (dangerray)
09/08/2017 at 07:25, STARS: 0
Cars come with options. Check it out sometime.
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/2018-ford-expedition-configurator-is-up-1797282399
"jimz" (jimz)
09/08/2017 at 07:34, STARS: 0
yes, yes, I know, if you start with an Expedition Platinum Max and check every single option box and every dealer-install accessory, you might just barely reach the STARTING PRICE of a Land Cruiser. ‘cos we all know Ford is holding a gun to your head, forcing you to buy a fully-loaded Expedition.
nevermind the fact that you’ll probably never actually pay sticker on an Expedition.
"Dark chocolate" (amghybridss)
09/08/2017 at 08:32, STARS: 1
Thanks to Hurricane Harvey, I got a chance the explore almost the entire spectrum of long wheel base full-size suvs.
Note: I own a Navigator L with the 5.4 V8.
Note 2: All of them were courtesy of National Car rental. A an amazing rate too.
1) Chevy Suburban - SFO - 4 days - all over the city. Big and comfortable.
2) Yukon XL - SFO to LA - 1 day - 400 miles. Big an comfortable. we averaged 22.4 mpg driving with traffic/.
3) Expedition EL 3.5 ecoboost - 4 days in LA - Almost better than my Navigator (V8)in performance but dismal fuel economy. especially when compared with the Suburban.