Used 2008 Ford Expedition EL for Sale

The Ford Expedition is the "top dog" of all terrain SUVs. It has exceptional quality for the price. It handles like a well worn pair of jeans would fit. When I sit behind the wheel of this truck, I not only feel powerful behind this large vehicle, I also feel very comfortable. The height of the vehicle is one of the main reasons I feel comfortable because I have a greater field of vision and I can see what's coming up ahead that might cause a problem and prepare myself to overcome any obstacle with ease. The main reason I started looking for a large SUV is because I was looking for extra cabin space. The year I bought this vehicle, I had recently remarried and my new wife has 3 children. I instantly went from a single man with a Sporty little SUV to a family of five. The Ford Expedition has 3 rows of seats and was an excellent alternative to a mini-van! I did not want to look like a new father....I just wanted the functionality required for the job. The high end features, including a full navigation system, also made this monster the perfect travel vehicle. Our family trips to Florida, over 2000 miles, were as pleasant as humanly possible due to the high quality leather, reclining seats and brilliant air conditioning! Another high end option that has proven to be a life saver on family vacations is the number of electrical outlets in the vehicle. In this age of technology, it is impossible to travel with teens and not have a way to "recharge" everything from an iPod to a MacBook. Another family friendly feature of this vehicle is the ease with which it converts to a drive-in movie theater lounge. This vehicle gets me to work and back on days that everyone else in New England is snow bound. It plows through snow drifts and 36 inches of white, cold fluff without a snag. Its heavy duty construction gives a feeling of safety and security. At times when the snowdrifts are above 3ft, and that does happen more often than I like to think about, the convenience of 4wd make the driving easy.

Story

I will never forget the 29 hours we spent as a new family together in this vehicle. We ate, slept, sang, told stories and traveled the entire length of the Eastern Seacoast. The funniest thing about this trip was the french fry I found about a week ago that had survived the 3 years since the trip. The memories of this trip will be forever embedded in the very fabric of this vehicle, literally ... (more)

Pros

My top ten list for the Ford Expedition include, but are not restricted to the following: the engine power, the handling, the interior space, all the bells and whistles (power running boards, power moon roof, nav system, heated AND cooled seats, ability to connect my iPod to the stereo system).

Cons

Ok, here it is. It has terrible gas mileage but the way I look at it, "I pay to play". This vehicle is carrying a lot of weight on it's back. It is made with good old fashion AMERICAN STEEL. The air conditioning is adequate but not fabulous. Finally, it doesn't have any usb jacks that would bring it into the age of all new technology.

2008 Ford Expedition EL - A seriously amazing truck for a girl!

I've owned the Ford Expedition for nearly ten years now. The vehicle has literally been the best truck I've ever owned. It has an awesome body in that it's extremely roomy on the interior but easy to navigate down narrow roads. I've literally never had a problem with this car during my ownership and to date. The road performance with proper tires, of course, is second to none. The Expedition doesn't give a lot of road feedback while you're in the car, and the systems are easy to use while paying attention to the road. I have 127K miles on this truck which has driven across country five times!

Story

Recently took the truck on a 17-hour trip to Nashville. Kids were in the middle row (car seat included) and had TV while awake making for a nice quiet ride! Husband slept in the third row comfortably while I drove, and we swapped as needed.

Pros

Space! This truck has a massive amount of space! Three rows and the back row folds down to a huge trunk space. Sound system/DVD: I have the version that has a full sound system and DVD player which, with kids, makes it a dream. The DVD player is built into the ceiling and can be controlled by the front panel or on the DVD player itself. The screen folds back up into the ceiling for easy storage. The sound system itself is like Dolby surround sound! Performance: This truck has literally gone across the U.S. five times and done so without one hiccup. With the space in the back, it's helped m... (more)

Cons

There are only three negatives about this car: Running boards -- which is also a positive. They went through a winter that was particularly brutal and had issues folding out and folding in. Cost of repairs/maintenance: Be prepared to pay given the size of the car...tires, parts, etc. will all cost more than a smaller vehicle. Parking: Parking this truck in a city is challenging and also will cost more than usual in a parking lot.