The Ford Expedition was a great car that not everyone could afford to buy. Starting at a little over four million pesos, it was already like buying two Ford Ranger Raptors or a reasonably priced house in the suburb. Still, people who could afford it do.

Ordinary mortals like us think politicians like the Expedition to project power and prestige.  Perhaps those who bought it just like Ford's testament to safety and security, space? Or maybe they bought them because they could.

In this nitpicker's guide, I will highlight some aspects of the Expedition that make us go 'wow' before I reveal those little gremlins that will bother you at night, like a mole that grew which might bring some disease. Here's the Nitpicker's Guide to the Ford Expedition.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. The elephant… can probably fit in the 3440 liters of space inside the Expedition when the seats fold flat at a touch of buttons. The vehicle is spacious. It seats eight and quite comfortably at that, even the third row, which usually seats two lanky adults or tiny and thin children. Here, you can seat adults, three in a row for the second and third rows and two in front, including the driver. Real estate defines luxury, and you can appreciate all that acreage in the Expedition.

That real estate occupies space on the road. As you know, roads in the country are getting wider as the network is being developed, like the twisty country roads of Bohol and the straights of the Bicol region. But the streets always seem too narrow in the cities, where congestion is high. It's like threading a needle, especially with the motorbikes and the tricycles darting about. Would you risk your car in these situations? Road presence is always something, and trust me, when I drive a big enough PPV, the road parts like Moses on the Red Sea. The questions are: 'Are you or your driver skilled enough to navigate the tight streets in this moving city block?' And 'Are you willing to risk it?' Let's not talk about the potholes even.

Speaking of space, the second row, if you bought this to be chauffeured around, is the place to be. It has a view of the large sunroof, audio controls, and even a socket for charging small appliances (yes, but let's think laptops).

It seems to have everything you need but not everything you might. See, we are simple people. Since MTV's Pimp My Ride was on the air, LCD screens have defined luxury travel. And in the Expedition, there are none in the second row, surprisingly, because for its price, I would have expected at least one dropping from the ceiling and using the plug to connect my PS5.  Perhaps the 12-inch LCD screen in front would suffice if or when the new Expedition lands in the Philippines. Hmmm…..

Lastly, some things I cannot compare with anything but make a list, like small rear wipers that are disproportionate to the size of the glass, the low fuel efficiency (but hey, what do you expect), and the all-electronic functions from moving and folding seats and the automatic step board, which is a great thing, until the electronics start to have a mind of their own.

To end, I am just nitpicking too much, arguing about nothing. I mean, if you are to buy an Expedition, you expect all of these things already. No car is perfect, just the perfect car we choose for ourselves.

Bonus tip: Ask if the new Expedition will be released and hold your money. You don't like looking 'new old' when others get their hands on the new model. It's like finally getting an iPhone X when the 14 is about to come out. Think about it!

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