Jasegun
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- 2004 Expedition
This forum has been a great resource in helping me make decision between a 2013 fully loaded Limited or Sport. I was initially very confused on the options, but things have been clarified to some degree in reading the 2013 Sport threads.
I am leaning towards a fully loaded Sport (White Platinum) and in fact it is on order. I have had the opportunity to see and drive a Limited but not a Sport. I would like some clarification if possible on the following with regard to the Sport versus Limited as I still have the option of a fully loaded Limited (Note I love the look and performance aspects of the Sport but I want technology and luxury):
Sport Seating/Charcoal Black Interior: Is the quality and color of the "Charcoal Black Perforated Leather" that comes with the Sport identical to the Charcoal Black "luxury leather" that is an option on the Limited? In other words, are the two charcoal black interiors exactly the same? I would think so but wan tto make certain that the Limited is not somehow more "luxurious" seating in terms of the leather or seat design/comfort.
Ambient Lighting: Can I expect the ambient lighting on the Sport to be identical to the Limited in terms of the areas of lighting, colors etc? I believe this is identical but want to make absolutely certain because I like the ambient lighting.
HID Headlights: I know the Sport does not come with HID headlights. I drove a Limited at night and loved the HID. I have seen threads with various opinions on how to install HID. The money for the parts and install is not an issue. Assuming i get good feedback, I want to order the parts and have the HID taken care of at the dealership before I leave. i just want to make certain that the modification will cause the lights to function identical (or nearly identical) to the HID on the Limited. I have seen some threads that suggest its just a bulb change but others indicate more is necessary. In your opinion, can this be accomplished with HID almost as if it was factory HID (as in the Limited?). If so, what vendor would you recommend to get it right? Finally (and I have not seen an absolute answer to this question), will the install of HID at all affect the way the lights on the Sport have the "black out" look?
I like a luxury SUV with all of the options . . . I can live without Park Assist, Power Fold third row, lane keeping assist, heating steering wheel, rain sensing wipers and auto high beams as long as the Sport on the inside is otherwise identical to the Limited in terms of technology, luxury, look and feel. Also, I need to have some level of comfort that te HID situation can be worked out, which seems to be the case in reading the most recent threads.
Sorry for the long thread but this is important - thanks!
Jason
I am leaning towards a fully loaded Sport (White Platinum) and in fact it is on order. I have had the opportunity to see and drive a Limited but not a Sport. I would like some clarification if possible on the following with regard to the Sport versus Limited as I still have the option of a fully loaded Limited (Note I love the look and performance aspects of the Sport but I want technology and luxury):
Sport Seating/Charcoal Black Interior: Is the quality and color of the "Charcoal Black Perforated Leather" that comes with the Sport identical to the Charcoal Black "luxury leather" that is an option on the Limited? In other words, are the two charcoal black interiors exactly the same? I would think so but wan tto make certain that the Limited is not somehow more "luxurious" seating in terms of the leather or seat design/comfort.
Ambient Lighting: Can I expect the ambient lighting on the Sport to be identical to the Limited in terms of the areas of lighting, colors etc? I believe this is identical but want to make absolutely certain because I like the ambient lighting.
HID Headlights: I know the Sport does not come with HID headlights. I drove a Limited at night and loved the HID. I have seen threads with various opinions on how to install HID. The money for the parts and install is not an issue. Assuming i get good feedback, I want to order the parts and have the HID taken care of at the dealership before I leave. i just want to make certain that the modification will cause the lights to function identical (or nearly identical) to the HID on the Limited. I have seen some threads that suggest its just a bulb change but others indicate more is necessary. In your opinion, can this be accomplished with HID almost as if it was factory HID (as in the Limited?). If so, what vendor would you recommend to get it right? Finally (and I have not seen an absolute answer to this question), will the install of HID at all affect the way the lights on the Sport have the "black out" look?
I like a luxury SUV with all of the options . . . I can live without Park Assist, Power Fold third row, lane keeping assist, heating steering wheel, rain sensing wipers and auto high beams as long as the Sport on the inside is otherwise identical to the Limited in terms of technology, luxury, look and feel. Also, I need to have some level of comfort that te HID situation can be worked out, which seems to be the case in reading the most recent threads.
Sorry for the long thread but this is important - thanks!
Jason
