Keith Ruff
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• Manahawkin, NJ, USA |
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 Posted:9/6/2005 16:55 |
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I hear ya, got 3 kids that HAVE TO BE SEPERATED, else they beat each other up during the travels. Also tow a travel trailer, so need the power. I've got a VCP system also which helps keep the kids happy. What else can we do but suck it up? Doesn't make sense to trade my 01 Ex for an 05 Expedition and go and finance probably $20K to get 1-4 mpg increase.
For the Ex owners reporting 16-17mpg's, you must not either have 4x4 or the 4.30 differential correct? That's what I have and I have never seen more than 14 mpg's. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:9/6/2005 20:20 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | For the Ex owners reporting 16-17mpg's, you must not either have 4x4 or the 4.30 differential correct? That's what I have and I have never seen more than 14 mpg's. |
16-17 MPG averages are going to be from Diesel-powered Excursions.  |
Get us on the freeway non-towing at 60-65 MPH and we'll hold down 20+ MPG on pump diesel.
Did you get those rotor studs in Eric?
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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Posted:9/6/2005 20:50 |
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Hey buddy!! How was the Poker Run?? I hope you all had a good time!! LOL-You going to Rock the Bay? I wish I was....still dont have a ride, but we are waiting to see what happens with the base closures 1st....LOL!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
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Cha Arlint
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• Moore, OK, USA |
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• Registered on 1/24/2005 |
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Posted:9/6/2005 20:52 |
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Being single & owning the EX for completely selfish reasons (  ) I'm gonna hold on to mine for a long, long time. It's my hobby truck and I don't drive her much....I have a Harley for the commuting.
Most of my EX expenses are due to upgrades and not gasoline....boy, you sure can dump a bunch of money into these babies, can't you? |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:9/6/2005 23:28 |
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| Quote: | | Doesn't make sense to trade my 01 Ex for an 05 Expedition and go and finance probably $20K to get 1-4 mpg increase. |
You won't see much over 1 mpg.
My 03 Expy (former) got 14 highway . (Well, we don't have highways here just two lane 55 mph country roads). My 05 Excursion gets the same. My lightly modded 00 woulda got better.
My 05 F-150 with the 3V only averages 15 and it is probably lighter than an 05 Expy.
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Pumper253
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• Myrtle Beach, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 10/14/2004 |
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Posted:9/7/2005 06:37 |
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This story will probably hit all the wire services later today (Wednesday) but it is fuel for thought:
From NY NEWSDAY: "Consumer Reports magazine said gas mileage in its tests of 303 cars and trucks was lower than U.S. government ratings for 90 percent of the vehicles, including gasoline-electric hybrids touted for fuel efficiency.
The shortfalls "included most makes and models" among the 2000 to 2006 vehicles it tested, Consumer Reports said in its October issue. For some, actual fuel efficiency was 35 percent to 50 percent lower than the Environmental Protection Agency ratings, according to the magazine, published by Consumers Union of Yonkers."
Starts you thinking that EX owners are getting the shaft by being told their vehicles are bad. |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/7/2005 07:47 |
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Nothing like stating the obvious.... Huh 
Suprised the Senate didn't spend $100K or $200K to "derive" at that obvious "discovery" 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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Tantrum
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• Bergen County, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 7/26/2005 |
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Posted:9/7/2005 08:44 |
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Hey Scott
Poker Run was a blast....do I have a picture for you 
We formed a GL "Hit Squad" and took over. It was all in fun and fun we had.
Not going to make Rock the Bay. This weekend is the NYC Superboat Races, Im sponsoring a 32' Doug Wright keep an eye out for AGLWeldingSupply.com. We will be at Liberty State Park friday and saturday. The only other runs I had planned were Lake George (Columbus Day) and the Hot Toddy run (TBA Long Island) but the wife is do with our first baby Nov 7th. So its all alittle up in the air.
Ill email you the pic if I can find your address.
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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Posted:9/7/2005 14:43 |
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Thats awesome buddy!!! I would love to see a pic/pics of the run! I will email you my addy!! Hope no one broke anything major this weekend!!
Take care brother!! Talk at ya later!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
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