Pics of the new Expy
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My wheels are made by "Ultra", but I can't remember the model name...
I don't know if they come in machine or polished finshes; I was going for the chrome again.
If you're interested, swing by Discount tire.
I got wheels & tires (285/50/20 Goodyear Eagle GT-II's) for $1,900.00- that was with taxes, road hazard, mount & balance...
20's are getting cheaper by the day. In fact, you can get a set of 22's for what a set of 18's would've cost you 4-5 years ago. My truck used to stand out with 20's on it; now every other SUV or truck I see in North-Dallas/Plano/Richardson, has 20's or better. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a truck on 16's, 17's or 18's anymore, unless they're from the factory.
01 GreenCrew- your truck is very nice... Right down to the speed grill! Where's your gallery?
I don't know if they come in machine or polished finshes; I was going for the chrome again.
If you're interested, swing by Discount tire.
I got wheels & tires (285/50/20 Goodyear Eagle GT-II's) for $1,900.00- that was with taxes, road hazard, mount & balance...
20's are getting cheaper by the day. In fact, you can get a set of 22's for what a set of 18's would've cost you 4-5 years ago. My truck used to stand out with 20's on it; now every other SUV or truck I see in North-Dallas/Plano/Richardson, has 20's or better. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a truck on 16's, 17's or 18's anymore, unless they're from the factory.
01 GreenCrew- your truck is very nice... Right down to the speed grill! Where's your gallery?
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Originally posted by Jordan not Mike
I'm really trying hard to like my older-bodystyle '97 Expy better than the newer models.
You guys aren't helping me out
I'm really trying hard to like my older-bodystyle '97 Expy better than the newer models.
You guys aren't helping me out
I still like my old Expedition better than my new one. I think the old one was prettier and it was definitely roomier than the new one. I liked the fact that I had real bumpers on the old one too- but- that's where the old one's advantages over the new one ends.
The new one rides waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than my 2000 ever did (It's pictured next to my 2003). The new one has far more room in the 3rd row (Who cares, I don't ride back there). But, the "extra room" came with the loss of leg room in the 2nd & 1st row. Case in point, when I'm putting my baby's seat in the car, or removing it- the seat rubs the back of the front seat, and the front of the 2nd row seat (2003). In the 2000- with seats in the same position, there is lots more room.
Power fold/fold flat: Waaaaay better than either leaving the 3rd row seat in, or hoisting it out of the truck depending on your cargo needs.
Bigger mirrors: Who wouldn't like that?
Steering feel: No competition. The old Expedition feels like "sloppy seconds" compared to the new Expedition's steering.
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Aside from those few things- which annoyed me with my old Expedition- and having said what I just wrote- I'd still say that if Ford had addressed those issues with the previous generation- that Expy would be a better family ride than the 2003 - Present version- unless you truly needed 3 rows of seats.
But, the new one is nice too- and even though her bumpers dont show- they're there. I didn't realize how much steel was there to protect me until they hoisted it up to put my duals on it...
Tailgaters- beware.
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Yeah, the neweer models ride and handle WAY better than the old ones, that's for sure. Ford really nailed the ride/handling on the new models, thanks in large part to the independent rear suspension on the new models.
My truck doesn't really like to turn. I saw a side-by-side video of the new model & the old model negotiating a slalom course. The new model handled it very nicely. The old model punted cones all over the place as the driver was just trying to keep up with the newer model. It could only correctly negotiate the slalom at significant;y slower speeds.
My truck doesn't really like to turn. I saw a side-by-side video of the new model & the old model negotiating a slalom course. The new model handled it very nicely. The old model punted cones all over the place as the driver was just trying to keep up with the newer model. It could only correctly negotiate the slalom at significant;y slower speeds.