FordExcursions.com Forums
CoolStrategist
 |
|
• Atlanta, GA, USA |
|
• Registered on 1/11/2005 |
|
• 79 posts |
|
|
|
 Posted:2/14/2005 14:53 |
|
|
Ok...I just bought a 2003 V10 Limited 4x4 in December and love it. It is my first real "truck" and don't know much other than what I have read the last two months. Now my wife wants one. Here are my choices:
1. 2003 Tan Limited 4x4 V10; 70K miles; no extended warranty (no other special options)
2. 2004 Red XLT 4x4 5.4L; Quad Seats; 12k miles; some warranty left (no other special options)
Both of these are listed at $22k.
I obviously already have a V10 if I need heavy towing so what would you do and why??
My wife will primarily be driving this newer X in town with my eleven year old daughter (and her friends) and 1 year old twins when I am working etc. This would be 10-30 miles max per trip, less than three days a week.
I would like to hear the thoughts of folks who know more than me!
**************************************************
Black 2003 4x4 Limited V10; 285/75 BFG Dueler Revos; Viper 791xv Remote Start and Alarm with voice module; Hellwig Rear Sway Bar; Go Industries Rancher Grill Guard; Limo Tint; Rancho RS9000X Shocks; Line Of Fire LED Lights; WeatherTech Dark Window Deflectors; 2005 Heated, Signal, Running light TTT mirrors; PIAA 550 Driving/Fog Lights; PIAA 9007 Headlights w/upgraded wiring harness (bright!); PIAA 9005 fogs; Optima Yellow Top battery |
|
E. Long
 
 |
• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
|
• Atlanta, GA, USA |
|
• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
|
• 2,229 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
|
Posted:2/14/2005 15:14 |
|
|
How long do you plan on owning the 2nd X and how many miles per year do you plan to put on it?
Without knowing your answer to the above questions, I would still opt for the V10. Limited trim package, more power, better resale than the V8...even though it has 70K on it already.
-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 |
|
CoolStrategist
|
|
• Atlanta, GA, USA |
|
• Registered on 1/11/2005 |
|
• 79 posts |
|
|
|
|
Posted:2/14/2005 15:31 |
|
|
| Quote: | How long do you plan on owning the 2nd X and how many miles per year do you plan to put on it?
Without knowing your answer to the above questions, I would still opt for the V10. Limited trim package, more power, better resale than the V8...even though it has 70K on it already. |
Well since I will have two X's I will split duty. So no more than 8-10k miles per year, per vehicle on the one I have and the one I am going to buy.
I would like to have both X's at LEAST 3 years.
**************************************************
Black 2003 4x4 Limited V10; 285/75 BFG Dueler Revos; Viper 791xv Remote Start and Alarm with voice module; Hellwig Rear Sway Bar; Go Industries Rancher Grill Guard; Limo Tint; Rancho RS9000X Shocks; Line Of Fire LED Lights; WeatherTech Dark Window Deflectors; 2005 Heated, Signal, Running light TTT mirrors; PIAA 550 Driving/Fog Lights; PIAA 9007 Headlights w/upgraded wiring harness (bright!); PIAA 9005 fogs; Optima Yellow Top battery |
|
Matt Cawson
 |
|
• Caledonia, MI, USA |
|
• Registered on 10/20/2004 |
|
• 82 posts |
|
|
|
|
Posted:2/15/2005 10:32 |
|
|
|
Hope you have one BIG @#$ garage!!! |
|
David Rush
 |
|
• Greenville, SC, USA |
|
• Registered on 4/11/2004 |
|
• 233 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
 Posted:2/18/2005 20:15 |
|
|
|
Run, don't walk to the V10. There have been instances of transmission problems witgh the V8--gear hopping. Too much truck for that engine! It really isn't as robust as you would like in an Expedition |
|
|
|
