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scott young
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• Lexington, KY, USA |
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 Posted:1/18/2005 13:31 |
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Kris,
Welcome....
I would lean towards the V-10. Driving that short of a distance on a daily basis will kill your diesel. I have a 02 Ex and I couldn't be happier with it. My V-10 will pull anything I ask it to without even breaking a sweat...
Let us know what you end up with..
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linc libby
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• North Waterboro, ME, USA |
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• Registered on 9/12/2004 |
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Posted:1/18/2005 15:44 |
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I must say the excursion that I have has a v-10 and I tow and can load the thing to the moon with every thing that comes along with having kids and a dog it seems like you have more than enough room for every thing you would bring anywhere, I have owned diesels in the past and maintnece is very expensive over that of a gas . I run 20" tires on it in the summer and it looks good also I have added a k& n fipk and a gibson catback to it I get around 13 miles to the gallon the 4 wheel drive comes in handy when on wet grass its heavy and I would not like to get it stuck. |
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:1/18/2005 19:19 |
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| Quote: | I am a newbie here on this site as of yesterday. Have been looking at and wanting an Excursion for over a year now.
I am interested in the diesels for gas mileage and power, but if I buy one, I only have about two miles to work (i know, i should walk, but i have to haul things) and it would be my daily driver for most of the year.
So it seems like a V10 would work, but also a diesel, so I am not sure. |
Kris,
Welcome!!
I'd recommend the V10 for your situation. I see that you're in Wisconsin. That probably means cold winter + snow. A 2-mile commute is not long enough for a diesel to get to operating temp during the winter time. A full winter of a diesel being driven 2 miles without getting warmed up is not the best scenario. The V10 makes more sense, in my mind.
Either way you go, it will be a great vehicle that will tow the SHO without a problem!!
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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rozett
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• Limington, ME, USA |
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• Registered on 1/10/2003 |
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Posted:1/18/2005 19:51 |
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Kris, welcome to the forum. You find a lot of folks here who are pleased to help out.
I have a v10 and love it. I regularly tow a 10k pound trailer (firewood) over hilly terrain and it does everything I ask. I chose the v10 for a number of reasons.....
1. I don't do a lot of long distance driving.
2 . About 50% of my driving is short trips into town. Not good for any motor, but especially a diesel.
3. The 7.3 diesel available when I bought mine is very noisy. The 6.0 is better.
4. I buy vehicles slightly used and keep forever. So the higher resale value of the diesel is not a factor.
5. When I looked at the higher initial cost, higher maintenance, and higher fuel price vs. better mileage, I decide it didn''t work for me.
All that said, there are many folks here that are very happly with their diesel X and wouldn't trade it for the world. So, think about your driving characterisitcs and judge for yourself. The only thing I would argue against is buying the 5.4 v8. This is a 7000+ pound vehicle and I think you will find the v8 version under powered. But if you want a 4x4, it doesn't come in v8 form anyway.
Buy one. You'll love it. 
//bruce
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
ART brakes, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, SD grille, V10 badges, Sylvania Silverstars, clear corners, and Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285s. |
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Kickinsho
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/17/2005 |
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Posted:1/19/2005 22:00 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | I am a newbie here on this site as of yesterday. Have been looking at and wanting an Excursion for over a year now.
I am interested in the diesels for gas mileage and power, but if I buy one, I only have about two miles to work (i know, i should walk, but i have to haul things) and it would be my daily driver for most of the year.
So it seems like a V10 would work, but also a diesel, so I am not sure. |
Kris,
Welcome!!
I'd recommend the V10 for your situation. I see that you're in Wisconsin. That probably means cold winter + snow. A 2-mile commute is not long enough for a diesel to get to operating temp during the winter time. A full winter of a diesel being driven 2 miles without getting warmed up is not the best scenario. The V10 makes more sense, in my mind.
Either way you go, it will be a great vehicle that will tow the SHO without a problem!!
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Thanks for your reply. Out of curiosity, since I know nothing about diesels..............what exactly is a decent amount or time, or mileage that a diesel should be driven for the consideration of warming up the engine?
I ask only because I am not one of those people who jump in my car and drive off without warming it up. I like to warm my car up in the driveway for at least 10 minutes before I take off with it, in winter that is. I am more interested in a diesel than a gas engine, but I don't want to buy one if it will work against me in the end, so to speak.
Hope I am not sounding too stupid here.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Kris
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'93 SHO Ultra Red ATX
Hope to add an Excursion in the near future |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:1/20/2005 07:17 |
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| Quote: | Thanks for your reply. Out of curiosity, since I know nothing about diesels..............what exactly is a decent amount or time, or mileage that a diesel should be driven for the consideration of warming up the engine?
I ask only because I am not one of those people who jump in my car and drive off without warming it up. I like to warm my car up in the driveway for at least 10 minutes before I take off with it, in winter that is. I am more interested in a diesel than a gas engine, but I don't want to buy one if it will work against me in the end, so to speak.
Hope I am not sounding too stupid here.
Thanks for your thoughts. |
Unlike a gas engine, a diesel will not get up to operating temperature by simply idling in your driveway. The Excursions do have an automatic "high idle" function that if it sits for a minute while below operating temp, it will kick into "high idle" and will hover at about 1,200 RPM. Good enough to get it relatively warm, but not to the point where it's at operating temp and blowing nice hot air at you inside the cab. The high idle gets disabled as soon as you press the brake down.
It's not unusual for me to have mine run for about 20 minutes on a cold day before I take off in it. By cold, I mean below 0 temperatures.
I have a 5-mile jaunt out of town before I hit the highway. I typically give it a minute or two to warm up in the morning while I sit in the driveway and choose a CD to listen to for the commute into the office. By the time I hit the highway, I'm almost at operating temp. Shortly thereafter when I'm running at highway speeds, it warms up quickly...within the first mile.
For your situation, it would really depend how cold it gets in the winter time. If my commute was 2 miles, I would have to let my X warm up for at least 15 minutes to ensure it got to operating temp for a 2-mile commute. Seems like a lot of extra TLC, to me, but if it's normal for you to have it sit for 10 minutes, then you might be OK. It really does depend on how cold it is.
Hope this helps.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Kickinsho
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/17/2005 |
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 Posted:1/20/2005 17:44 |
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Eric,
Thank you for the information. I guess with all that has been said, I will definitely be interested in the diesel. I can definitely do the TLC, as I do that now with the three SHO's I have. They are not easy vehicles to take care of. We also have a '29 Model A that has been with my hubby for 35 years now. If you like a vehicle, then you just take care of it.
Now to do a little more searching, learning, and pricing.
I really appreciate all the help. See ya around on other threads, I assume.
Kris
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'93 SHO Ultra Red ATX
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Brian Barnett
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• San Antonio, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/6/2004 |
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Posted:1/20/2005 18:32 |
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I suggest checking Ebay, I see lots of great EX's there cheap. with the cost of fuel these days, people dont want to buy the Ex, but if your like me, I dont give a bleep about fuel, I care only for the quality of the ride, and I love my Ex. good luck and post pics when you get it!! welcome to the club!
It really is all about size!!!!!! |
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Kickinsho
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/17/2005 |
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Posted:1/20/2005 21:02 |
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| Quote: | | I suggest checking Ebay, I see lots of great EX's there cheap. with the cost of fuel these days, people dont want to buy the Ex, but if your like me, I dont give a bleep about fuel, I care only for the quality of the ride, and I love my Ex. good luck and post pics when you get it!! welcome to the club! |
Thanks, ebay is definitely one of the places I will go. I have bought two cars that way already and couldn't have been more satisfied.
later....................................
Kris
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'91 SHO Plus Wht/Blk MTX
'93 SHO Ultra Red ATX
Hope to add an Excursion in the near future |
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