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Mar 27, 2014 | 03:42 AM

dlcorbett

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Nav or Expy

Hello, im new to the forum and theres a lot of good info here, also some funny stuff. Im looking for a new vehicle and decided on either an 06 Nav(05 depending on condition) or an 09 exp. The yr nav to me is beautiful truck but the exp has more features. Does anyone have experience driving these trucks, do they ride/handle alike? Does anyone know of any issues they may have? I know i gotta Test drive them to see, i just wanna gauge what you all are experiencing first. Also, ive read a lot of threads here but not many threads really explain the drive difference between 2nd and 3rd gen trucks. Thank you, any and all input id appreciated

Mar 27, 2014 | 04:24 AM

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The ride difference between a second and third gen Expy is big to me. Far improved, so far that after I got a 2010 for my wife last summer, I'm ditching my 04 for a 2012. I had originally planned to take it to 200k, but now at 100 it is out of here. Given the choice of those two, I'd take the 09.

Mar 27, 2014 | 01:16 PM

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I was thinking about 09 But possibly an el, is there a difference between regular and el?

Mar 27, 2014 | 02:31 PM

dclack

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EL = Extra Length

Mar 27, 2014 | 05:02 PM

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I meant driveability wise...does the 03-06 navigators have an aux jack built in the console or anywherr for that matter?

Mar 29, 2014 | 06:38 PM

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I test drove an 08 el 120k on the odom...ride super smooth buy one thing that stuck out to me was the body felt somewhat more jittery than i should... Ive been in plenty of 2nd gen expos and the body never shuddered unless on the baddest of roads...is the buddy shudder normal

Mar 29, 2014 | 06:58 PM

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I have a 2nd gen navigator. I love it, things that i found common problems on it is the seat cushions up front crumble quick (about$400 each) next is the sketchy air ride. I bought my current one with the coil conversion. It doesnt feel as good as air ride but it is more reliable IMO.