Two Questions for eveyone out there:

1. When is the 05 available for sale?

2. Are there many changes for 05?

Thanks Everyone.

 

The only change that I have heard of is possibly new color choices.........there may be others that I have not heard of.....

 

There is a new standard engine in all models. It is a 301hp 3 valve 5.4L engine. The 4.6L has been dropped.

There is a new Limited version with monotone paint all around, power fold mirrors, and special designed seats.

The navigation radio is now a single DVD based system with much better coverage, and also includes a 6-disc in-dash changer.

Several of the option packages are grouped a little differently than last years models.

There are some new paint colors available. The Arizona Beige trim has now changed to Pueblo Gold.

Job 1 is set for August 2nd, so they should start rolling out on dealers lots in mid to late August.

I have had one on order since May 25th with no build date as of yet.

 

Thanks. Great info.

 

about time they upped the HP on the expedition... 260 wasn't
cutting it.

301hp is decent, but it could really use another 30-40hp.

 

Torque is much more important than horsepower in a truck or large suv.

 

Dealer called me today, my '05 is scheduled to be built the week of August 2nd and should arrive at the dealership by the end of August.

 

Here's an update on the '05 Expy.


http://media.ford.com/newsroom/featu...?release=18418

 

Wow, the 05 looks great. I can't decide between a Yukon Denali XL and an Expedition. I think the improvements to the 05 X put it over the top in comparison to the Yukon Denali line. The X is safer, better MPG and rides much better. Besides the extra 22" in the rear, I can't think of anything that is better in the GMC.

Rich

 

Will it be available with the floor mounted gear shifter, as it is in the F-150 FX4 & Lariat.

 

From all the info I've read I have not seen any mention of a floor or console mounted gearshift. I think it will remain on the steering column.

 

I see that the Navigator is going to get a 6 speed tranny, anyone hear if the Expy is going to get it too?

 

The Expy and the Nav will have the same engine (3V 5.4L), but the Expy is still stuck with the 4 speed transmission. It's too bad, the 6 speed would have been nice in the Expy!

 

they aren't mutually exclusive.

just move the torque curve up a bit to pick up the hp and stick in some 4.30 gears to cover what you might need at 1500rpm.

-d