Bean0307
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• Lancaster, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/5/2005 |
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 Posted:12/5/2005 11:14 |
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Hey everyone new here! Thinking about buying a 6.0l excursion after this winter. Just wanted to get opinions. I always wanted a diesel excursion or f-250. My problem is it's going to be my daily driver. I drive to work about 5 miles but the truck will run for about 20 min depending on traffic and such and then the same going home and then to dinner etc. at work it will be in our main garage protected from elements. but at night it will rest outside in the driveway. On weekends I usually take trips and drive around a good bit up hills and down the highway depending on where I'm going soo the truck will get its good runs on the weekends. I've read that I shouldn't buy a diesel for small commutes. But with my extra activities and running around I say I usually put 200+ miles on my car a week hopefully more with the truck and if diesel prices fall..... to what they were. Should I conceder buying a 6.0l or should I go with gas ? My one buddy said i should be fine b/c of my weekend trips but my other friend says i should get a gas truck ( I personally think he would be jelous if i bought an X. ) Opinions Please!!  My boss has a 00 7.3 f-250 and does pretty much the same thing as i maybe more miles per day but he does the same daily drive to work and no problems.... 
- Right now i have a 2001 Mustang GT w/ 33k miles 5spd loaded and yellow. Originally a show car but became my daily driver..... just feel i need a bigger better suited daily driver. I'm looking to buy an X and keep her for about 4 yrs if not more since they are an all weather all season truck. |
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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:12/5/2005 14:36 |
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For your situation, you can really go either way. It sounds like you really want the diesel and are looking for a clear reason as to why it would be bad for your driving characteristics. If you are driving 20 minutes per day (regardless of distance) and you can get the diesel up to operating temp, then it will be fine. You then reap the benefits of diesel fuel economy and really nice aftermarket performance mods. The weekend trips in the mountains will be a piece of cake, too (as it would for the V10, I'm sure).
I have a 2000 X with a 7.3L PSD. I don't tow or haul regularly and it's a daily driver. But I put on over 2500 miles per month, so longetivity was an important consideration for me as was fuel economy. Yes, diesel prices are high now ($0.21 higher than 87 octane in my area this week), but I drive a lot of highway miles and the 17+ MPG I see is great for long trips (less stops at gas stations).
-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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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:12/5/2005 15:19 |
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If you want to buy ANY NEW Excursion diesel or otherwise - u best hurry since no more are being made....
I've had 3 Ex's - 2 of 'em 6-oh Ex's and loved the 03 Ex....
and the much improved 05 Ex is even betta !!!
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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Bean0307
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• Lancaster, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/5/2005 |
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Posted:12/5/2005 19:21 |
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I'll be looking into a 04 late 03 model with around 25-30k miles. Eddie or Limited model. 6.0l though my bosses 7.3l gets 12mpg city and 18hwy where as reading the 6.0 is around 15 city and 20-24 hwy depending on mods and how heavy your foot is. It might not be the most size practical but I had looked into jeep's with v8's and they are 13-18 and hummers 9 -10 soo i can't go wrong with a 6.0 PSD........ now I just gotta wait this winter out. Around here prices seemed to jump over night on SUV's with the call of snow. I found a X 6.0 limited with 33k miles listed for 25,900 a few weeks later i now find a 6.0 limited with the same miles for 35,000 now the market on cars around here has really gotten worse I know of a dealership that sold 2 new cars and 10 used in two months and this is a high volume dealer.......... I'll wait till spring and spring my self a X or F-250 still not sure yet. Thanks for the input !!! I'm glad forums like these exist because you can read and get opinions before you buy. Hense why i bought a yellow mustang..... yellow mustang registry. com was a huge help. As for the excursion going away at the end of 05.... I think something "sleeker" is coming. you can only have a body style run for so long 99-2005 is a good run, heck the mustang went from 99-04. |
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gawent
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/2/2005 |
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 Posted:12/6/2005 09:42 |
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I have a 2004 X Limited 4x4 PSD and love every inch of it! I had some electrical problems in the harness from day one that have been fixed for 12,000 miles and runs like a dream. I have 31,500 on it now. Even though I have had some problems I would buy again in a heartbeat (hell I just had it yesterday because the alternator finally died. I say finally because my battery light has been flickering intermitently since I bought it but would never do it for the dealer).
So in closing I have to say two things: Buy what 'you'  want life is short (I have always wanted a Ford SuperDuty Diesel and now have one and hopefully will have it till it dies) 
Second: Be careful in your selection and make sure you have Oasis reports run and check them out from bumper to bumper. Make sure all recalls have been performed.
After you buy one you will have one problem though! Getting that goofey a$$  grin off of your face every time you are sitting behind the wheel listening to that sweet turbo whistle! 
Cheers!
2004 X Limited 6.0 PSD 4x4 - Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway, Timbren Rear Load Boosters, ISSPro Guages: Tranny, Boost, Pyro A-Pilar Mounted, Prodigy Brake Controller, Hensley Arrow Hitch System, PSD Badges
17,400 lbs. of CAT certified combined weight rollin' down the road in style!
1997 Exploder XLT 4x2 V6 DOHC (going, going,...) |
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Aug250
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• Miami, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 4/15/2005 |
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• 76 posts |
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Posted:12/6/2005 16:18 |
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Bean 20-24 is at 55mph. Please don't believe everything you read. You will probably see 14 to 15 city 17 to 18 highway realisticly. With some mods you may pick up 1 or 2 but nothing that drastic.
BTW enjoy your Ford Valdez I do.
2005 EX 6.0 4X4 EB, 3" DR, 33" MT ATZ's, Landyot RR, Hoodblanket, Weather stripping mod, Zoodad, MBRP, Outlook, Midland CB, more to come... |
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Bean0307
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• Lancaster, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/5/2005 |
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• 3 posts |
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Posted:12/13/2005 10:17 |
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Thanks for the info guys, I'm still in the thinking mode. Hense why I didnt post asap. Still thinking about buying one. Right now I'm getting about 12-13mpg in my mustang going through town, and 29 on the hyw. Now of course with a big truck my driving style would be diffrent because i can't rev and down shift and all that fun stuff. I'm not worried about the gas mileage so much as I want comfort and a truck that will last me 4+ years. and for mods, banks 6 gun kit will be one of the first things installed if not the edge system. |
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