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The 2008 Ford Expedition boasts "rugged luxury," in eight trim levels. The MSRPs
range from around $31,000 to $44,000 scoring you a whopping nine-passenger
seating capacity and a powerful 5.4L SOHC 3V V8 engine. If a buyer is looking
for innumerable options and considerable presence on the road, then Ford has the
vehicle.
Expedition's trim levels range from the XLT to the newest King Ranch EL. The XLT
provides collision protection for all three rows of seats. The Safety Canopy
System protects rear seat passengers with airbags. It also features keyless
entry fobs and a driver's door keypad, a tire pressure monitoring system, and
child safety locks on the rear doors. The XLT comes standard with the 5.4L SOHC
3V V8 and a six-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the lowest trim
level includes an MP3 input jack and power locks and windows. The highest trim
level, the King Ranch EL, is larger than other trims, introducing twenty-four
more cubic feet of cargo room. The King Ranch EL's interior features wood trim
and leather-trimmed seating. A universal garage door opener is included, as well
as rear-floor heat ducts to heat the rear seating just as quickly as the front.
Interestingly, the King Ranch EL possesses the same engine and transmission as
the entry-level trim.
The 2008 Expedition is a imposing presence on the road, with the GMC Yukon of a
similar size. The exterior has a chiseled appearance, as if carved from a large
boulder. Expedition's chrome grille is streamlined and blends well with the rest
of the SUV. The 2008's exterior gives the impression of being the perfect
vehicle to protect precious cargo. One can easily imagine a black Ford
Expedition in the presidential cavalcade. The interior's two front captain
chairs further extend the idea that the Expedition is an impressive vehicle for
impressive drivers. Climate controlled heated and cooled seats are also
available in the higher-end trims.
While the 2008 Ford Expedition certainly makes an impact, extra features like
the in-dash navigation system, rear-seat DVD player, and SIRIUS satellite radio
are all extras that can put a buyer into the next price bracket. Not only that,
the fact that all Expedition trims share the same engine model reinforces the
notion that the more expensive trims are simply adding trinkets to the standard
XLT model. A buyer should ask himself if he is willing to pay a significantly
higher price for features that can be purchased at a later date for less cost.
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