[onewhippedpuppy]

In-laws owned a 2000 Expedition. Bought new, only a few minor issues. However the build quality was crap, it was horribly underpowered, and was the worst riding SUV I've ever driven. I test drove 2005 models a year ago and had largely the same impression. There's not much that they do better than competing SUVs and they are SLOW, even the new ones.

I'll give the same advice I gave Steve: Nissan Armada. Better power than the Ex or pre-2008 Sequoia, much more room inside, and Toyota levels of build quality. They ironed out the issues after 2004, the newer models are very reliable. They're more money than an Ex, but less than a 2008 Sequoia. When I looked for Steve, I easily found 2008 and 2009 models with under 10k for $35k or less. You can also easily find the new bodystyle Tahoe/Yukon in that price range, they're a huge step up from the model you have. If you want to spend a lot of money, you really can't go wrong with the Sequoia either.

Go to CarMax and drive a bunch of them. We thought the Ex looked decent in pictures until we were able to touch and drive it, then we realized that it was crap. If you decide you like one, don't buy new. They are depreciation nightmares. Buy one with 10k and let someone else get screwed.