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CAR REVIEWS AND RATINGS
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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
 ( 100 )
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| Comfort: |
( 100 )
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| Performance: |
( 100 )
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| Quality: |
( 100 )
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| Appearance: |
 ( 80 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
Cup Holders, Road Feel, Comfort, and engine power when needed........ |
Least favorite feature: |
The interior dash design is a little dated, but grows on you. |
Advice to buyer: |
Give this SUV a real good look before buying an Expedition. |
Detailed review: |
Before buying the Yukon I looked at the Expedition, very carefully. There were a number of items that should be considered if your interested in the Expedition, which I realized after driving one for a few days.
First is that the body on the Expedition is very high off the frame making it a little scary when putting a baby in the vehicle. Not to mention the wind plays with the vehicle alot on the highway. The ride really did not impress me, I found it to be very stiff and rigid. On the highway the 5.4L engine seems to be a little weak in accelerating especially when merging on to the highway. At highway speeds the truck always reminds you that your in a truck. The last item is for those men (or women) who are over 6' tall, getting into the truck I found my knee always hitting the side of the instrument panel.
Another drawback that should be considered are the headrests. Being a tall person, the headrests do not give any protection incase of a rear collision. This is due to the fact that the headrests and captain's chairs are intergrated and can NOT be adjusted.
I find the Yukon has a much more comfortable ride, and the power when you need it. Getting in an out of the Yukon with a baby is much easier. GROUND clearance between the two is very close, I think it may be a 1/2 |
Also considered: |
1998 Ford Expedition
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Vehicle purchased: |
1998 GMC Yukon
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
Kosta Davos |
Email address: |
kdavos@pallasonline.com |
Location: |
Newton, Massachusetts |
Other vehicles owned: |
1995 Nissan Maxima
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Review submitted: |
August 24, 1998 |
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