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Spy Shots: '07 Ford Suburban Fighter
What will it be, other than huge?



Everest? Expedition Max? We've heard it called several things, but here is the first picture of Ford's extended Expedition.

Longer? You bet. The stretched Expedition is potentially as much as 16 inches longer than the standard model.

The Expedition will be redone for the 2007 model year, and it will once again be riding on a modified F-150 platform. In addition to the standard model, there will be this Suburban/Yukon XL-sized Expedition.

This test vehicle is likely powered by a V-6 diesel, but an optional 6.2-liter V-8 - referred to as the Hurricane - may follow for the 2008 or 2009 model year.

Full size pics here:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7781

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"Spy Shots: '07 Ford Suburban Fighter What will it be, other than huge? Everest? Expedition Max? We've heard it called several things, but here is the first picture of Ford's extended Expedition. Longer? You bet. The stretched Expedition is potentially as much as 16 inches longer than the standard model. The Expedition will be redone for the 2007 model year, and it will once again be riding on a modified F-150 platform. In addition to the standard model, there will be this Suburban/Yukon XL-sized Expedition. This test vehicle is likely powered by a V-6 diesel, but an optional 6.2-liter V-8 - referred to as the Hurricane - may follow for the 2008 or 2009 model year. Full size pics here: http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7781"
Idea: Don't make it I've probably only seen 5-6 ever, and I've seen tons of Suburbans, not that its necessarily a bad idea but they just don't sell.

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The current Excursion flopped because unlike the Suburban it failed to offer any sort of comfort/refinement, based on the F-350 rather than an SUV. This one will be Expedition-based.

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"The current Excursion flopped because unlike the Suburban it failed to offer any sort of comfort/refinement, based on the F-350 rather than an SUV. This one will be Expedition-based."
Oh, I see, the Expedition must not be that bad then, I mean it is the basis of the Navigator.

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"Oh, I see, the Expedition must not be that bad then, I mean it is the basis of the Navigator."


Well, it certainly isn't great. But there's going to be an update for 07 to go along with the extended version, that will hopefully include a better interior and a softer ride.

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" Well, it certainly isn't great. But there's going to be an update for 07 to go along with the extended version, that will hopefully include a better interior and a softer ride."
Okay, tell me, how is the Expedition.

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"Okay, tell me, how is the Expedition."


???

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" ???"

nevermind, i wanted you to tell me what was good and bad about the Expedition a basic little review of it, but it doesn't matter, gotta eat



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nevermind, i wanted you to tell me what was good and bad about the Expedition a basic little review of it, but it doesn't matter, gotta eat"


The Expedition is well priced, handles fairly well, and has the best third-row in its class. However, its ride is too firm, the dash is bland and uses low-quality materials, and it's slow.

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" The Expedition is well priced, handles fairly well, and has the best third-row in its class. However, its ride is too firm, the dash is bland and uses low-quality materials, and it's slow."

Oh, I see



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You're going to have to start reading some reviews. Until you can drive, that's the best way to get your information.

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"You're going to have to start reading some reviews. Until you can drive, that's the best way to get your information. "
Ya, thats what i do at school, waste their ink instead of mine by printing off reviews.  I just never thought of looking at Ford reviews, which is pretty stupid since I should so I'm not trollish with my bias.  I'm gonna go do that now.

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"Ya, thats what i do at school, waste their ink instead of mine by printing off reviews.  I just never thought of looking at Ford reviews, which is pretty stupid since I should so I'm not trollish with my bias.  I'm gonna go do that now."


Have fun!

Word of warning: Consumer Guide called the Expedition a "Best Buy", but that's nonsense. The only real advantage it offers over the competition is a roomy interior. Just pay attention to their reviews, not their overall "analysis".

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" Have fun! Word of warning: Consumer Guide called the Expedition a "Best Buy", but that's nonsense. The only real advantage it offers over the competition is a roomy interior. Just pay attention to their reviews, not their overall "analysis". "
okily dokily (I am very bored, just smile and nod your head)

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"okily dokily (I am very bored, just smile and nod your head)"




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