Rick Beaupre
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• Narragansett, RI, USA |
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• Registered on 3/4/2004 |
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 Posted:3/6/2004 06:13 |
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Guys,
I have a chance to buy a brand new 04 Ex or a used 00 Ex with low mileage, both are diesels. I'm torn because of the reliability factor on the new 6.0. I like the 6.0 because it is quieter. I just don't know if I'm willing to deal with all of the bugs in the 6.0, and after reading some threads, it seems Ford hasn't completely worked out this engine yet. Kind of like Microsoft back in the late 80's. The 7.3 on the other hand seems tried and true, just louder. I was moving towards buying the 00 Ex and then putting some modifications on it. 4" exhaust, updated air intake, ATS turbo, super chips, Bilstein suspension upgrades, etc. Am I making the right decision by going with the 00 Ex? Your feedback is much appreciated. THANKS! |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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 Posted:3/6/2004 09:21 |
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| Quote: | Guys,
I have a chance to buy a brand new 04 Ex or a used 00 Ex with low mileage, both are diesels. I'm torn because of the reliability factor on the new 6.0. I like the 6.0 because it is quieter. I just don't know if I'm willing to deal with all of the bugs in the 6.0, and after reading some threads, it seems Ford hasn't completely worked out this engine yet. Kind of like Microsoft back in the late 80's. The 7.3 on the other hand seems tried and true, just louder. I was moving towards buying the 00 Ex and then putting some modifications on it. 4" exhaust, updated air intake, ATS turbo, super chips, Bilstein suspension upgrades, etc. Am I making the right decision by going with the 00 Ex? Your feedback is much appreciated. THANKS! |
Since it's an '04 X, I would 100% go with the '04 over the '00. The 6.0 certainly has a lot more power and is much, much quieter than the 7.3. Plus with the enhancements in the interior, it makes for a mighty fine vehicle. The early '03s with the 6.0L were most problematic.
-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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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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Posted:3/6/2004 19:23 |
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Eric is correct. Buy the '04, they run strong and are quiet.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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Rick Beaupre
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• Narragansett, RI, USA |
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Posted:3/8/2004 20:37 |
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Thanks everyone. You've confirmed my decision...04. Just needed some reassurance since I'm not familiar with these trucks. This forum is great. May be picking it up this week if they have it in stock. I've found that many dealers don't carry diesels in stock and have to be special ordered...damn. I drove one a week ago and it was an incredible ride. |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:3/9/2004 08:51 |
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COME ON DOWN to Texus --- they're all over down hearyah 
The stock engine is a strong engine...
with tremendous potential for mods ....
+100 Hp and +220 ft-lbs for < $400 and 10 minutes for starters !
YEE-HAA 
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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Rick Beaupre
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• Narragansett, RI, USA |
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Posted:3/15/2004 15:12 |
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Picked up my new 2004 Ex PSD last week in Publo Gold. She is a real beauty. |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:3/15/2004 17:45 |
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Congrats...
now we need pics in your gallery...
That's a new color I've not seen...
but that's not suprising...
my wife allows me to pick ANY color -
as long as it's black 
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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