Doug Tweedie
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• Milwaukee, WI, USA |
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 Posted:3/7/2005 09:07 |
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I currently have a 03 GMC high-top conversion van which I love. But I am buying a 30' travel trailer and I will be right at the limits of the van. So the search is on for a new tow vehicle. Have found a 03 X, limited 7.3 with 43000 miles on it, has quad buckets and dvd, etc. Listed for 34k, the V20 is an 04 with 20000 on it, it is also a limited, lists at 32000. This will be the family truckster and my commuter, 10 hwy miles each way to work, as well as towing the TT.
I live in WI, cold winters, concerns on the PSD would be no where to plug in at work on cold days. Had bad experience with a GM diesel in the 80, the 80 gas engine converted GM engines...still have nightmares.
That is my only experience with diesels. Planning on keeping whatever I get for a 7yrs or so. I put on about 15k miles a yr.
Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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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:3/7/2005 10:12 |
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Welcome to the Excursion Forums Doug 
Based on the year,trim,mileage and location for the 7.3L I'd stay in the 30k-34k range.
The V10 Limited I'd stay in the 30k-34k range as well but I consider the winter roadrash vehicles can take on up there.
We have several Excursion members that live up that way with Diesels and they fare pretty well during the winter but some use motor oil that is designed for the cold/severe cold climate areas and north for easier startup when not plugged in.
Eric may chime in with his feedback as he's up in your neck of the woods.
The Diesel gets my vote for all climates 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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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:3/7/2005 15:20 |
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| Quote: | I currently have a 03 GMC high-top conversion van which I love. But I am buying a 30' travel trailer and I will be right at the limits of the van. So the search is on for a new tow vehicle. Have found a 03 X, limited 7.3 with 43000 miles on it, has quad buckets and dvd, etc. Listed for 34k, the V20 is an 04 with 20000 on it, it is also a limited, lists at 32000. This will be the family truckster and my commuter, 10 hwy miles each way to work, as well as towing the TT.
I live in WI, cold winters, concerns on the PSD would be no where to plug in at work on cold days. Had bad experience with a GM diesel in the 80, the 80 gas engine converted GM engines...still have nightmares.
That is my only experience with diesels. Planning on keeping whatever I get for a 7yrs or so. I put on about 15k miles a yr.
Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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Doug,
Welcome to the club.
Diesel for you, hands down. 15k miles per year, 10 highway miles to/from work, and towing all sound like a perfect fit for the diesel.
I'm up in Minneapolis...no outlets in the roof-top parking lot at the office and my 7.3L X starts up on the first try all winter long. Been doing so for 4+ years now. 136k miles and counting! If you drive it every day during the week and get her up to operating temp, the cold weather starts will be a piece of cake. It's when it sits for a long time out in the cold that you'll want to consider plugging in.
My garage is not heated, but it is insulated. The temp is fine even during the brutal winter months when the temp is way below zero...still no need to plug in.
You'll love the mileage of the diesel, too. I average 16 MPG. 17-18 on the highway...my best is 19.5 MPG. The 44 gallon tank will take you a long ways!
-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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DoubleX
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• Colmar, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/3/2005 |
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Posted:3/7/2005 20:44 |
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Doug,
I have both a 2002 V10 and a 2005 6.0 Diesel. The V10 at best, for me, gets 10 MPG city drving, on a trip to Florida, I'm in PA, I got about 15 MPG. The diesel I haven't even used a tank of fuel yet, so I can't comment on it's fuel economy. I tow a Jayco Kiwi 23B, it's GVWR is 4950. Now I've only had my 2005 since last Monday, but I can tell you I definately think it's the better of the two.
The first reason is the brakes, the diesel stops, period. The V10 stopping has always been a challenge.
The second reason is the overall feel of the diesel, it sits much heavier on the road.
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