- suv 188,200
- Clinton, NC
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 188,200 grey automatic
1998 ford expedition review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Big, handsome and hard to get. introductionford has touted itself as the 'better idea' company in years past. Its biggest better idea to date, the massive expedition, may well be considered a best idea, judging from the horde of cash-in-hand customers queuing up at ford dealerships. Those wishing to purchase a navigator should expect to wait for awhile to get one. why is the expedition so successful? We think its success goes beyond the current enthusiasm for large sport-utilities. And we think it goes beyond the shortage of contenders; only the gmc and chevrolet suburbans compete in this big size class. We think the expedition is selling like hot cakes because it does everything it was designed to do and it does it well. Its good looks certainly don't hurt, either. this year does not bring major changes to the expedition because it is only in its second year of production. And the folks at ford wouldn't want to change a thing. In fact, the only things setting the 1998 version apart from its predecessor are the availability of some additional paint colors. The expedition has also been certified as a low-emissions vehicle in states that have adopted california's tougher emissions regulations. walkaroundthe stylists at ford took a sensible approach when they set out to give shape to the expedition. They already had two winners to their credit--the f-150 pickup and the explorer. So they borrowed the best elements from each to create another success. From nose to windshield, the expedition shares sheet metal with the f-150. No panels interchange between expedition and explorer, but the resemblance is unmistakable. this combination of ingredients works well. The expedition is handsome, with a sloping hoodline and rounded front end that reflect attention paid to aerodynamic design. It's a design that pays off with improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise. As a matter of necessity, the sides and back are shaped more for utility than style. Clever use of trim and rounded corners provides some visual definition, however. stretching more than 17 feet from nose to tail, the expedition is certainly no compact. And there's no way to disguise that. Gm's suburban is even longer, adding a foot-and-a-half to the total. With little demand for plain, entry-level vehicle in this class, ford equips the xlt well and the eddie bauer even better. Differences between xlt and eddie bauer are confined to paint and trim. Two seating configurations are available. Ordered with front bucket seats and a center bench, the expedition can comfortably haul five passengers. Ordered with the front full-width seat and center bench makes room for six passengers. Well-padded chairs provide comfortable seating. adding the optional third-row bench provides seating for two more passengers--three if they are small. First- and second-row occupants get separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls; a third set of controls for the third seat is optional. a curved dashboard houses instruments and controls where they can easily be reached. The eddie bauer roof console adds a digital display that provides the date and time, average fuel economy, compass headings, along with a switch for the power swing-out rear quarter windows. attractive and durable materials are used throughout the expedition's cabin. Soft-touch coverings are applied to switches and door panels. Surprisingly, its bulk doesn't make it especially difficult to drive. Speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering works in the driver's favor by keeping steering effort down to a reasonable level. Brake pedal feel is light, yet precise. Lots of large windows, along with big mirrors, make it easy to see in all directions. Extra care and attention is required when maneuvering in close-quarters, however. the ride quality is good, though it is not as soft as that of a traditional family sedan or wagon. An advantage of the expedition's long wheelbase is a resistance to pitching over freeway expansion joints and other irregularities. Built into the system is a one-inch increase in ride height. While serious rock-climbing is not suggested, occasional forays off the beaten path can be undertaken without fear of being left stranded. They are identical save for displacement. They are smooth and quiet. We recommend the larger unit, which delivers extra pulling power for full passenger loads and heavy trailers. Its blend of strength, refinement, comfort, good road manners and exceptional finish quality is not matched by the suburban, at least for now. The expedition will haul almost anything one might put in a pickup truck, assuming the owner is willing to soil the plush carpet. It will carry a large family in limousine-like splendor, pull a trailer or explore places beyond pavement's end. Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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