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2003 Ford Expedition
Invoice: $26,443 - $36,377
Miles Per Gallon
City: 13 MPG - 14 MPG
Highway: 17 MPG - 19 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 4.6L V-8 232 HP, 5.4L V-8 260 HP
Ford has launched an allnew Expedition. This secondgeneration model shares almost nothing with last year's model. It's packed with new features, but the biggest improvement is its ride quality, a benefit of a new independent rear suspension. When I last drove the Expedition, it was for a long comparison test with one of its prime competitors. Not an hour out of town, the Expedition pulled off the flat, straight highway. My fatigued cotester was eager to trade vehicles with me. Indeed, keeping the giant sport utility, with its darty steering, sloppy suspension and rough ride, on the straight and narrow was tough duty. We made frequent driver swaps during the remainder of the fivehour journey, and, needless to say, the Expedition didn't win the bakeoff. Were we to travel in the new Expedition on same route, the results would be dramatically different. A driver could comfortably stay behind the wheel for the entire trip without fatigue, and the Expedition would have a great shot at beating competitors in a comparison test. That's how much better the 2003 model is over its predecessor. Ride and handling are greatly improved, the steering is more responsive and more stable on the open road. New features for the 2003 Expedition include a power thirdrow seat that disappears with the press of a button, leaving a large, perfectly flat cargo area. The interior is all new. A small center seat on the second row slides forward to give frontseat parents access to a small child. Safety is enhanced with a lower front bumper, an optional safety curtain designed to protect occupants in a rollover, adjustable pedals, a tirepressure monitor, and advanced electronics designed to help the driver maintain control. The Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator fullsize sport utilities were originally introduced as 1997 models for people who needed three rows of seats like a minivan but wanted to trade the soccermom image for the rugged, outdoorsy appearance of an SUV. At that time, few competitors existed, primarily the Chevrolet Suburban and other fullsize utilities from General Motors. Toyota has since added the Sequoia, and GM has launched additional iterations of its fullsize and almost fullsize sport utilities.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2003 Ford Expedition, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2003 Ford Expedition for less money than when it was new. If the 2003 Ford Expedition was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2003 Ford Expedition is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2003 Ford Expedition will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2003 Ford Expedition is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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