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13 messages, Last post on Mar 07, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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I'm currently in the market for a luxury SUV that can also tow greater than 5000 lbs. I have read the October Motor trend that slammed the Navigator and praised the Mercedes. However, the Mercedes and Audi are out for me due to their relatively low towing capacity. Looking at the Navigator, Escalade, QX56 and the LX470. From what I've seen, here are the issues: Navigator- poor interior components/styling, power fold-flat 3rd row, low HP QX56- love it or leave it styling, poor reliability Escalade: great interior, plenty of power, crappy removable seats LX470- poor towing, outdated design, poor towing, great reliability I don't think there's a perfect choice here. I would choose the Infinity if the reliability was better. I've seen pretty favorable reviews for the redesigned Expedition- I wonder why the Navigator was rated so low? |
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Oct 26, 2006 11:10 pm) The biggest complaint seems to be that it doesn't have enough HP. Remember the competition bar is a lot higher for the Navigator than it is for the Expedition. Enough power for the Expedition seems to equal not enough for the Navigator - according to some people. But that's something you should judge for yourself with a test drive. It's not like it's underpowered. They also don't like the really retro gauges. Have to agree with them on that one. |
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Is the 2007 Navigator out? The Lincoln website seems to imply it's still on its way.
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Oct 27, 2006 5:37 am) |
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My local dealer has it's inventory posted online and they have TONS of them available already. The pricing for this suv will be VERY competitive. I'm sure rebates and incentives are forthcoming. Considering all of it's features, the Navi has always been and will continue to be a decent "value" for a lux barge. Not sure where I should post this, but, does anyone know if this SUV has a back-up camera along with the sensors? How about front sensors? |
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Oct 26, 2006 11:10 pm)  ss as they don't fold flat, but I'm otherwise very happy with the Denali. Fuel economy...well, none of them do well and people buying these sorts of vehicles probably don't much care.  I'd take a look at the Denali...I ended up getting it for several thousand below invoice and think I got a good deal. Regards, PMMD
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Replying to: pmichaelmd (Nov 09, 2006 2:41 pm) 1. I like the exterior design. The power running boards and the chrome strip down the side is a bit high on the cheese factor but the exterior is not a show-stopper for me. 2. Interior: The blond wood is excellent. However, the interior plastic is of such poor quality that it defies explanation. It looks painted. The right side of the dash has a huge swath of it over the airbag and it's just hideous. I don't mind the throw-back gauges but they are hard to read. 3. Ride. Acceleration is adequate. Felt less stable at all speeds, with more vibration and wind noise, then the Yukon Denali I rode in. Wallows around like a pregnant dog. 4. Interior room. Second row was much better than the Denali. Third row was cramped but easy enter/exit. Fold-Away seat required a very high load level which seemed to diminish the interior space. In general, fit and finished were far below what I would expect in a 59K SUV. I would buy a fully loaded Yukon Denali for 53K anytime over the Lincoln..
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Oct 26, 2006 11:10 pm) |
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Nov 14, 2006 10:03 am) Interesting; I owned two Navigators, now I have an Escalade - and I feel just the opposite. Isn't that odd? Every time I drive the Escalade (which isn't that often), I wish I had my Navigators back because they handled and rode so much better..... Makes me wonder if it's just the nature of the beast's size. |
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Replying to: ckelly14 (Oct 26, 2006 11:10 pm)
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