Aug-04-2019 08:55 PM
Aug-06-2019 09:29 AM
ktosv wrote:
Have you driven one and compared it to your Yukon XL?
From my signature, you can see I have the latest Suburban. Previously we had a 2012 Yukon XL and my impression is the interior is far better, but some of the fit and finish lacks what goes into a BMW. We never had a problem with squeak or rattles in the Yukon XL and it had over 125k miles when we replaced it with the Suburban.
I have driven several Expeditions as rentals with work. My impression is that the Expedition has very sensitive steering and it felt like I was constantly correcting the steering. This got very fatiguing on a 2000 mile road trip. At the end of that trip I couldn’t wait to turn that one in. The last one I rented was a 2019 Max in January of this year. Still has the same steering feeling to me. Honestly, I was underwhelmed with the Ecoboost in it. I guess I was expecting more apparent superiority over my 5.3L. I have also driven F150’s with the Ecoboost that performed better in my opinion. I don’t know how the ride that I experience would do towing. Coworkers who have also driven the Expedition have said the same thing.
Aug-05-2019 10:46 PM
Bionic Man wrote:
Most of the trips with this as a tow vehicle are very lightly loaded. Only me and two dogs. Maybe a cooler. Everything else goes in the truck/RV. I can't imagine over loading with the current boat.
As far as the price going up with options, that is my struggle right now. I am used to ordering the top trim levels. The high rebates are only good for the XLT. Not that the XLT is a bad trim, but it doesn't compare to a Denali/Long Horn/Platinum.
I looked at one Ex today with the 202B package (leather, upgraded head unit), adaptive cruise and lane assist, along with the HD tow package. They are asking $49k after all the rebates. Going up one trim level gets you to the $65k range, which is much more than I want to spend.
Just not sure I will be happy with the XLT......
Aug-05-2019 09:19 PM
Aug-05-2019 09:14 PM
theoldwizard1 wrote:
My daughther's family has a 2012 Expedition El (that is what the Max was called back them). 5.4L and 5 speed. New ones have the 3.5L EcoBoost an 10 speed. Bth have been in the F150 for several years and are proven.
The trailer weight is under the limit. As long as you don't overload the cargo in the car, you will be good.
The price of the new ones goes up FAST when you add the fancy options.
Aug-05-2019 07:52 PM
Aug-05-2019 07:01 PM
badercubed wrote:
Your wife (assume she drags the boat) will love the Ecoboost when she tows.
Other than that, I almost got one when I got ride of my F250 but opted for a GMC Canyon because I was afraid to ditch the truck bed. I loved how the Expedition drove and am leaning on trying to push my wife into one when we get rid of the AWD Sienna we have.
Aug-05-2019 06:28 PM