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Newbie here although I'm 52 and a car & motorcycle enthusiast.
I have a reservation and have been stalking the site for awhile. I am the current owner of a 2017 Ford Expedition XLT EL that is basic. No lane changing warnings, start/stopping the motor while at lights, etc although it does have a more complicated twin turbo setup v-6 motor setup. It has proven reliable at my 70,000 miles of ownership.
I see that many cars that have quite a bit of new tech tend to lose value after 100,000 miles due to very expensive repairs that can be traced back to the new tech failing. Cars like Mercedes, BMW & Land Rover can be had for a huge discount once they get up there in age. Every time you research one you will find these issues.
I am of 2 minds on this order.
1) Go basic with the Gizmos and keep it for a very long time. If they would allow I'd get the V-6TT with a manual with hand roll down windows.
2) Load it up as Ford's packages are not that expensive to add on. Honestly I would enjoy them but they seem to cause expensive issues as the vehicle ages.
This would also allow me to sell it easier down the road. I suspect many younger drivers will demand these aids in driving and not look at a vehicle without lane departure, blind spot warnings and sudden stop emergency overrides.
Thoughts?
I have a reservation and have been stalking the site for awhile. I am the current owner of a 2017 Ford Expedition XLT EL that is basic. No lane changing warnings, start/stopping the motor while at lights, etc although it does have a more complicated twin turbo setup v-6 motor setup. It has proven reliable at my 70,000 miles of ownership.
I see that many cars that have quite a bit of new tech tend to lose value after 100,000 miles due to very expensive repairs that can be traced back to the new tech failing. Cars like Mercedes, BMW & Land Rover can be had for a huge discount once they get up there in age. Every time you research one you will find these issues.
I am of 2 minds on this order.
1) Go basic with the Gizmos and keep it for a very long time. If they would allow I'd get the V-6TT with a manual with hand roll down windows.
2) Load it up as Ford's packages are not that expensive to add on. Honestly I would enjoy them but they seem to cause expensive issues as the vehicle ages.
This would also allow me to sell it easier down the road. I suspect many younger drivers will demand these aids in driving and not look at a vehicle without lane departure, blind spot warnings and sudden stop emergency overrides.
Thoughts?
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