Does it mean I'm a traitor?
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Does it mean I'm a traitor?
I stopped into Ford todayto pick up a flasher so I had working turn signals. I took the opportunity to go inside to pick up a brochure for the 2012 F-150. They weren't in yet, but I did talk to the saleslier for a bit. When I have more time I am go out for a test drive. So, hopefully in the next year or so, after I am a little more confident with the reliability of the Ecoboost engine. My days in an Expedition may very well be numbered.
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Well, you're still in the Ford showroom so you are exonerated. 
Actually, you are doing what I have been thinking lately.
I've been sneak reading the F-150 Forum here at FTE.
As highly as I respect my XP, and all the time I've had it it, there comes a time when worrying about the next 'problem' becomes an issue.
At at almost 12 years old my XP is still an good vehicle, but those words like 'Eco-Boost' and 'Coyote' (and Warranty) resonate with me.
Actually, you are doing what I have been thinking lately.
I've been sneak reading the F-150 Forum here at FTE.
As highly as I respect my XP, and all the time I've had it it, there comes a time when worrying about the next 'problem' becomes an issue.
At at almost 12 years old my XP is still an good vehicle, but those words like 'Eco-Boost' and 'Coyote' (and Warranty) resonate with me.
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Well, you're still in the Ford showroom so you are exonerated.
Actually, you are doing what I have been thinking lately.
I've been sneak reading the F-150 Forum here at FTE.
As highly as I respect my XP, and all the time I've had it it, there comes a time when worrying about the next 'problem' becomes an issue.
At at almost 12 years old my XP is still an good vehicle, but those words like 'Eco-Boost' and 'Coyote' (and Warranty) resonate with me.
Actually, you are doing what I have been thinking lately.
I've been sneak reading the F-150 Forum here at FTE.
As highly as I respect my XP, and all the time I've had it it, there comes a time when worrying about the next 'problem' becomes an issue.
At at almost 12 years old my XP is still an good vehicle, but those words like 'Eco-Boost' and 'Coyote' (and Warranty) resonate with me.
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Me too - I love the idea of going from 15 to 21 mpg while picking up another 100 HP with the Eco-Boost. I'm a truck guy who has been driving a 2003 Expy family truckster for over 8 years, and I can't wait to get back into a truck. So I've been lurking over in the F150 Forum for a couple months now reading up on the new EBs.
Problem is that I've perfectly maintained my Expy for over 120K miles, and it still runs like a top. I can't see spending $35K for a truck when my current ride is perfectly reliable and I have (knock on wood) no issues. The Expy that has been solid as a rock, but dang that trailer is a pain to hook up when heading to the landscape yard...
Problem is that I've perfectly maintained my Expy for over 120K miles, and it still runs like a top. I can't see spending $35K for a truck when my current ride is perfectly reliable and I have (knock on wood) no issues. The Expy that has been solid as a rock, but dang that trailer is a pain to hook up when heading to the landscape yard...
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I have been through this many times also. My Expy was supposed to be for the wife - but it had some underlying issues that needed to be resolved and she ended up getting a new car. I always told myself I would probably never own anything but a 4-door pickup again - but my Expy tends to do everything I need it to - plus more. I have probably hauled longer stuff in my Expy than I did in the truck due to the short bed. I also just finished rebuilding a fence in our back yard (210 linear feet) - used my boat trailer to haul everything to the dump and worked out great. I added a camera on mine to assist with trailer hook-up. I honestly would probably get another Expy and just end up buying a small cargo trailer if the boat sells. I would love an Expy with the ecoboost (hint, hint Ford) but it would probably be way out of my price range anyway. I really can not believe how many times we have used the third row seats either and I don't know if my family could ever adjust to going on a road trip again in anything other than the Expy. As I type this (well not Right now) I am driving a 2011 Ram 1500 because my parents took the Expy on a trip to the Keys. Will be a hard decision when it is time to get rid of it. End thought process - Mike.
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Hey guys, I'm an x-Xpy owner and I know exactly what you are talking about. My '99 was my first truck; I learned to drive in it and ended up buying it from my parents. It was an outstanding truck. I sold it almost a year ago and bought my '04 diesel 4x4 F-350. Looking back though, I do miss the Expedition. It's just a simple truck without a whole lot to go wrong. I beat the crap out of my Expedition and it always got me back home.
What I like about the Expy is that it was a legitimate truck yet it had an outstanding turning radius and drove like a dream (I often broke the back end loose taking turns while off pavement). I love my diesel, but I must say, I do really miss my 2WD Expedition.
Just to list a few of Betsy's upgrades: 5.4L XLT, Fabtech 1.5" spinldes, Edge Programmer, GoRhino push bar, BFG At's, rear coil replacements, K&N cold air, Gibson ceramic equal-length headers, 2.5" true dual cat back w/Magnaflow x-pipe and dual 24" mufflers.
What I like about the Expy is that it was a legitimate truck yet it had an outstanding turning radius and drove like a dream (I often broke the back end loose taking turns while off pavement). I love my diesel, but I must say, I do really miss my 2WD Expedition.
Just to list a few of Betsy's upgrades: 5.4L XLT, Fabtech 1.5" spinldes, Edge Programmer, GoRhino push bar, BFG At's, rear coil replacements, K&N cold air, Gibson ceramic equal-length headers, 2.5" true dual cat back w/Magnaflow x-pipe and dual 24" mufflers.
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Guys...relax..it's ok to have both! We have 2 diesel cc4x4's (1 a DRW) and we kept the '98 & '99 expy's! We have 2 teenage girls so we put them into the expy's. Best of both worlds, safe daughters & Me & Monty get to choose wich pick-up we take on our adventures! Momma is driving her 1995 Saturn 378500mi and still going strong! (uses a quart of oil every 1500mi) on the original everything but clutch! Why she likes that thing I will never understand
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MPG increase!
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I know how you guys (Ladies included) love your xp's.
I do think that the van I have is all an xp is and more.
The room, power and utility is great.
All to often vans are overlooked as a choice.
Power!
MPG increase!
WARRANTY!!!
I know how you guys (Ladies included) love your xp's.
I do think that the van I have is all an xp is and more.
The room, power and utility is great.
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