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Ron Volpicelli
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• Yonkers, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 1/1/2005 |
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 Posted:1/1/2005 22:25 |
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Looking to purchase 4x4 Excursion with V8. Can anyone tell me how's the fuel economy? How about power - does the 5.4 L have enough?
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flyfishingguru
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• Annapolis, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 12/31/2003 |
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• 120 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
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Posted:1/2/2005 09:45 |
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I have a 5.4L and have been pleased. It doesn't have the power of a v10, but the 5.4L suits me just fine and I really don't tow anything heavy or with much frequency. Oh yeah, the gas mileage is pretty decent too as I routinely get 13-16 mpg. I did do some upgrades like an air intake and exhaust system which I am certain is responsible for 90% of the numbers I get. (Although not lately with winter blend gas)
If you are going to tow or need an obscene amount of torque, get yourself a diesel. My buddy did a ton of mods to his and the thing goes like hell. Whatever flavor of EX you get , let us know and send along a few snapshots. Welcome to the forum! 
Scott
2003 Excursion XLT , Fabtech 6" Lift Kit,,Gibson Catback Exhaust ,K&N Air Intake, Alpine/Infinity/XM System,Roof Clearence Lights, "C" BETR Mirrors,Thule Roof Rack, Eddie Bauer Grille, Husky Floor Liners , American Racing Outlaw II 16x8 Wheels and 33" Goodyear ATS Tires |
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scott young
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• Lexington, KY, USA |
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• Registered on 9/30/2004 |
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• 29 posts |
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Posted:1/3/2005 20:17 |
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I have an 02 EX. I wanted the PSD but wife did not want a stinky smelling car. I would not get the V8. It is too small to push the mighty beast. I had an Expedition with the same engine 5.4L and it barely got that truck moving along. I would highly recommend the V10. I consistantly get 11-13 mpg in the city. Do yourself a favor, get the V10, you'll regret the small V8. |
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flyfishingguru
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• Annapolis, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 12/31/2003 |
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• 120 posts |
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Posted:1/3/2005 21:03 |
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I agree that the V8 leaves a lot to be desired but with some mods like exhaust and an air intake, the truck has a lot more umpf than it did stock. If I did it all over again, or should I say when, I will most definately get a diesel. There is nothing wrong with a V10 if gas instead of diesel is what you prefer. Of course with gas as much as .50 a gallon less over diesel ( Here in MD 1.69 vs 2.21), maybe the choice is easy.
50 cents x 44 gallons= OUCH!
Scott
2003 Excursion XLT , Fabtech 6" Lift Kit,,Gibson Catback Exhaust ,K&N Air Intake, Alpine/Infinity/XM System,Roof Clearence Lights, "C" BETR Mirrors,Thule Roof Rack, Eddie Bauer Grille, Husky Floor Liners , American Racing Outlaw II 16x8 Wheels and 33" Goodyear ATS Tires |
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