Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Tahoe?

[CarbonSteel]

My wife has decided with the kids and dogs and the traveling that we do that she wants a new SUV. We have owned a 1999 Expedition and a 2003 Tahoe in the past (both new) and I found both of them fairly equal.

Both of them have sequential fuel injection (no DI that I could see--which is a huge plus in my book) and they are close in price/performance/towing/technology.

If you had to choose one of them today (and please no sideline tangents with other suggestions--she is fairly set on one or the other) which would you choose and why?

Thanks in advance for the thoughts and input.

 

[01rangerxl]

Whichever one is a better deal. They are as equal as ever.

 

[FirstNissan]

I used to live in San antonio prior to my move to kansas.
The chevy tahoe was the most popular ride on the road, saw more of those that I did my corolla. Going by that fact, I would choose the tahoe. Its popularity is probably a good reflection of the quality of the machine.

 

[sciphi]

I'd go Expy. Assuming you bought your F150 from a dealer and liked that dealer, throw some more business their way. Make sure they know this, and they might be more inclined to go the extra mile to get a repeat customer.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
Whichever one is a better deal. They are as equal as ever.

I forgot to mention that based on the Chevy comparison tool and price alone, the scales are tipped way over to Ford (these are MSRP):

-- Tahoe = $57,070 (4WD LTZ)
-- Ford = $49,125 (4WD Limited)

$7,900 difference...

 

[sciphi]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
Whichever one is a better deal. They are as equal as ever.

I forgot to mention that based on the Chevy comparison tool and price alone, the scales are tipped way over to Ford (these are MSRP):

-- Tahoe = $57,070 (4WD LTZ)
-- Ford = $49,125 (4WD Limited)

$7,900 difference...


MSRP on a truck doesn't mean a whole lot. Considering the $7500-10,000 off MSRP offers on TV, I'd bet one can find either truck for substantially less than MSRP.

 

[Chris142]

general repairs on the ford are more labor intensive

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: sciphi
I'd go Expy. Assuming you bought your F150 from a dealer and liked that dealer, throw some more business their way. Make sure they know this, and they might be more inclined to go the extra mile to get a repeat customer.


This.

 

[01rangerxl]

Originally Posted By: FirstNissan
I used to live in San antonio prior to my move to kansas.
The chevy tahoe was the most popular ride on the road, saw more of those that I did my corolla. Going by that fact, I would choose the tahoe. Its popularity is probably a good reflection of the quality of the machine.


Some of that could be due to them being made in TX.

 

[65convertible]

I would lean towards the Expy. Especially since I bought a new one a year ago and have been extremely pleased with it. For you Texas people they have a King Ranch option which I got. It makes for a very nice SUV.

 

[Mr Nice]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
Whichever one is a better deal. They are as equal as ever.

I forgot to mention that based on the Chevy comparison tool and price alone, the scales are tipped way over to Ford (these are MSRP):

-- Tahoe = $57,070 (4WD LTZ)
-- Ford = $49,125 (4WD Limited)

$7,900 difference...


Why are they so expensive ?
I don't see anything special about either SUV but I think the Tahoe is better looking.

 

[MNgopher]

Just based on sitting in both at the auto show this spring, I'd go Expy. I also have experience with the F150, so my bias takes me towards that platform.

Honestly though, both are capable and I'd likely take whichever one I could get a better deal on.

 

[NHGUY]

One word....Ford.

 

[fdcg27]

I have no dog in this fight, since I've never owned such a beast and I never will.
My general impression is that Ford trucks are more durable and less trouble that are GM trucks.
I may be all wet, but if I were buying such a vehicle, I'd be looking at a Ford.
Price at actual retail should be within pennies as well.

 

[MaximaGuy]

Neither, save the earth and get a vehicle that makes sense long term. There are many SUVs that are much smaller to get the job done.

Americans are lousy automobile buyers, I have seen 99/100 Silverados/F150 with their beds clean u can eat out of it.

They were never designed to be driven on the roads killing the environment. Save the extra $s to save up for kids college.

 

[65convertible]

I would lean towards the Expy. Especially since I bought a new one a year ago and have been extremely pleased with it. For you Texas people they have a King Ranch option which I got. It makes for a very nice SUV.

 

[Eddie]

I agree that the Ford is the way to go.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: MaximaGuy
Neither, save the earth and get a vehicle that makes sense long term. There are many SUVs that are much smaller to get the job done.

Americans are lousy automobile buyers, I have seen 99/100 Silverados/F150 with their beds clean u can eat out of it.

They were never designed to be driven on the roads killing the environment. Save the extra $s to save up for kids college.

Totally off topic and adds ZERO value...thanks

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
I forgot to mention that based on the Chevy comparison tool and price alone, the scales are tipped way over to Ford (these are MSRP):

-- Tahoe = $57,070 (4WD LTZ)
-- Ford = $49,125 (4WD Limited)

$7,900 difference...

Why are they so expensive ?
I don't see anything special about either SUV but I think the Tahoe is better looking.

This was the Chevy comparison tool and is MSRP; I am sure the final price would be far less than this, but I did find it curious there was such as disparity in the price even though the equipment was comparable (at least according to Chevy).

 

[Nick R]

I'd go look at the new Dodge Durango imo, it's really nice, and better riding imo than either the Tahoe or expedition, and also has a better selection of engines (imo. The expedition still has the old 5.4L as the top engine option).