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BTW- We have had our EB since January. It now has almost 6000 miles on it without a single problem. We have taken it on two road trips and love the ride and handling at freeway speeds.
Our only complaint is the lousy mileage (about 15 mpg), but we knew about that prior to buying it.
Anyone buying a 2001 Expy or Nav should really wait a couple of months for the new 2002 models unless you want to take advantage of the 0% financing deal they are giving now to clear the inventory. GM also announced incentives on their F/S SUVs. Part inventory, part gas prices, part bragging rights I think.
For those of you looking to buy an aftermarket extended warranty on a US-Built 4 X 4, try this... 5 years/100,000 miles for $845, Asian-built is $790. Call 800-352-7676 Heritage Insurance Company. I don't use them, but they are out there advertising. Worth a look.
BrZ
After five months and 6000 miles, we are very pleased with our Expy. We've taken two long road trips and find it very comfortable on the highway. We haven't had a single problem so far.
Our only complaint would be the gas mileage. We have the 5.4 engine and only get 14-15 mpg. But, that's only a smidge less than the Isuzu Trooper we traded in. The Expy is a big, heavy truck, which should mean that it would be safer in an accident. I hope we never have to find out.
BTW- This is only my opinion, but I wouldn't have Firestone tires on ANY vehicle. I switched to Michelins on our Expy and am VERY pleased with them.
If Ford can keep from repeating history, and produce a trouble-free new truck from day 1, they could easily put a significant dent in Sequoia and Tahoe sales. Let's see if they're up to the challenge.
It's a 2000 XLT Sport 4x4.
btw...I have a '00 EB with load level and 14k, NO vibration problems!
Check out www.ford.com for all the details and the refund form.
Run out and buy your new tires TODAY, before they're all gone.
Please let me know. Thanks!
I would assume that you work just as hard for the loot to make your lease payments as you would to make loan installments.
I would still try to get the situation tended to since it IS yours for the next two years!
This morning, the Expo was black....the battery gods got me!! Got too used to the automatic lights. Yesterday, it rained all day, had to override the auto switch and put the fogs on as well (might as well use 'em). Got home, put it in the garage and forgot that I had turned the lights on manually. Needless to say, I was reminded this morning!
The Michelins do ride better, and I was hoping that would elim. the vibration, but it is about the same. I have the same Michelins on a ML320 and they improved it considerably. I will probably never buy anything but Michelins. My guess is Firestone will be history very soon. The continue to deny the problem is theirs, but they are 'making upgrades in materials and design....'. What a PR fiasco.
From the Ford web site I see that we can be reimbursed up to $130 per tire or the dealer will swap them for free. Check out http://fordfirestonewildernessatprogram.ford.com/ for more details on the recall.
On the other hand the Michelins can't be beat. I would have had those instead, except there was a shortage at the time.
Steve
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you have put ENTIRELY too much thought into your twisted process w/too many built in assumptions (money down=money in "their" pockets?) Nice one.
Try this. Ask two questions:
1. What are you selling the car to the lease company for?
2. What is the money factor that you are using?
Make it clear that you want to put no cap. cost monies down, only fees.
Do your homework first by figuring invoice prices and the $1500 rebate currently on the Expo.
......And all of this can be done without the foolishness which you suggest.
I saw an ad in Sunday's paper for '01 EBs at $379 a month for 24 months. $2k down, 12k miles, and the sales manager said that they were base EBs (4.6L, but with the free moon roof). One other area dealership I mentioned it to checked it out and said that they would meet the price. It was from the Atlanta Journal/Constitution for Team Ford/Hub Ford.
Sound like a good deal?
Scott
Another option would be to visit the service dept. of your local Ford dealer and ask a Service Manager to help you determine the differences. The Service Managers I have spoken to have been extremely helpful.
Personally, I have no use for the trailer hitch on our new EB Expy (std equip), but I like the idea of having improved cooling for the engine & tranny.
I am working a lease with a local dealer. '01 EB with 5.4L and limited slip diff., and Rear Seat Ent. Sys. I have gotten them to a payment of $407/month for a 24 month lease, with $2k down. Any suggestions on requesting a change in tires from the Uniroyal OEM tires to something else?
Thanks,
SST
Mine came with Goodyears and I've been happy with those so far. Any problems with the Uniroyals? I can't think of anything problems with 'em ...
Plus, CarsDirect.com has 2wd XLT's listed at under invoice. Anybody else getting them for that cheap?
I actually think they are using General Tires (Grabbers?). I had read on previous posts that people were disappointed with their performance (but no blowouts...).
Yeah, that's the ticket. I'll switch to Wilderness ATs. They'll probably give me 2 sets just to get rid of them.
Thanks,
SST
I have a dilemma, and I am seeking some advice. I am trying to decide between to EBs. One has the factory rear seat entertainment system, the other is being offered with an after market system. Has anyone out there had any experience with the factory unit or the after market systems from Audiovox? Please let me know.
Thanks,
SST
See, the interior has very strong odor. My wife says "It's new car smell". I don't know if it comes from A/C,vent or leather seats, but it's definitely not a new car odor. It's more like some kind of chemical or petroleum odor. It is a sharp, unpleasant smell. It started bothering me after driving a few months when I started smell it in or out of the car and day in day out. Sometimes I don't drive it a week or so, but I smell the odor everywhere I go and constantly. The smell become specially strong when I come close to varnished furniture, plastics, etc.
Does anybody have similar problem or know anything about it?
Anyway, back to my story. Ford seems to have a stalling problem over many different models. Several of my friends who have explorers had the same problems, a Co-worker with a 1999 XLT Expedition has had Her's stall on a few occasions. California is considering forcing Ford to do a mass recall (if it hasn't happened already) due a stalling problem in several models from the early to mid 90's. The point is you are not alone, but it is unlikely to be fixed. If you had somekind of purchase return warranty on your Expedition, I would return it now and try your luck with a different one. Our 2000 EB Expy has not yet reared the stalling monster's head.
I thought I read a few hundered posts back about somebody getting it fixed. Sorry, didn't mean to tweak you so badly.