RFOneWatt
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BEAUTIFUL Ride!
Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..
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Mickeyfan0805
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RFOneWatt wrote:BEAUTIFUL Ride!
Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..
Problem is, they'd have to up the payload with it. Not sure there's much point in a larger engine on an EL Expy if it is still limited to 1,500 pounds of payload.
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All I can say is Ford sure builds beautiful trucks...
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otisroy
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His and hers...
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RickSo
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RFOneWatt wrote:So Which vehicle do you like better? And by what margin?
Are there any specific things that really jump out in your opinion?
Well I really like how quiet the new Ford is. The Ford seems a little more stable hauling the trailer but, rides with a bit more chop to the ride. The GMC gets better fuel mileage....the Ford is new and should get better with more miles on it. I don't have the power and transmission update done yet so right now I like the Allison better. The interior of the Ford is quiet and rattle free.....the GM has never been squeak or rattle free from day one. I will have to put on a few more miles on the Ford to make a better comparision.
NickMan wrote:That is one hell of a beautiful truck.
Thanks for the nice comments.
Rick
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Snarfman
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locknload223 wrote:My 2000 Excursion PowerStroke.
How do you like the Excursion? Been looking to get into the TT life and with 5 of us the Excursion with the diesel seems a better choice than maybe a Suburban. What kind of fuel mileage you get towing and not towing? I believe from what people say to try and stay away from the 6.0 and get the 7.3 diesel. Just curious. Thanks
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locknload223
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RFOneWatt wrote:BEAUTIFUL Ride!
Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..
Thanks!!
Snarfman wrote:locknload223 wrote:My 2000 Excursion PowerStroke.
How do you like the Excursion? Been looking to get into the TT life and with 5 of us the Excursion with the diesel seems a better choice than maybe a Suburban. What kind of fuel mileage you get towing and not towing? I believe from what people say to try and stay away from the 6.0 and get the 7.3 diesel. Just curious. Thanks
I love it. Aside from the soft factory springs it's an awesome family/tow rig. I'm updating the springs to the stiffer F250 springs, which is a popular mod and will take care of the 'soccer mom' ride quality Ford shot for. I do have an airbag kit in the rear along with an add a leaf from the lift so the rear is set up well for towing.
Look for a 2000-2003 7.3, I can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard regarding the 6.0. Sure many people have had zero issues but I wouldn't want to take that kind of chance. With a few mods the 7.3 can make a ton of power and torque. Mine feels very light on it's feet for an 8K lb truck. I often find myself playing with cars half my weight. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
The biggest difference besides the diesel option between the X and Suburban is the chassis. The X just a full body bolted to an F250 chassis. Real suspension (although softer for comfort, easily fixed) with a solid front axle. The size may scare you at first but it's a quick adjustment. My wife used it as a daily driver for a while and warmed up to it quickly.
I don't have mpg with our new TT yet but we got 14 mpg towing my 4Runner out to Moab. With me driving I can get around 18 mpg hwy. Another point is, I feel my family is much safer in this than anything else. You won't be dissapointed with an Excursion.
Some boards to check out,
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum29/
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f13/
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RFOneWatt
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RickSo wrote:..the GM has never been squeak or rattle free from day one. I will have to put on a few more miles on the Ford to make a better comparision.
That's been my experience with every GM (and Chrysler) vehicle I've ever owned - SQUEAKING in the interior. (cars and trucks in all price ranges.)
I've never had a problem in my Ford vehicles. I'm extremely anal about things like that. (Just ask the missus):
Me: "What's rattling in the door over there?"
Wife: The Scanner
Me: Wrap that in some paper towels or something.
I guess this happens when you are in a vehicle for such extended periods of time. You become very aware of every little noise. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
Glad you like the interior! I'm sure in time you'll grow to love the rest of the vehicle. Keep us posted!
@Mickeyfan0805 - 1500!?! Wow. I didn't realize it was that low.
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I don't think I've posted here, if this is a repeat I apologize.
First, original tow vehicle when I pulled the new TT home in the fall of 2003 - 1987 F350 stake body dump, dually, 4sp creeper gear manual, 4.10 limited slip rear end, 460ci with 4 barrel carb. Doesn't like to go over 55mph, actually doesn't like the highway at all. A beast that I am still using today for work:
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Second. Had planned on buying a newer tow vehicle, and bought this the next year after buying the TT -- used 2000 F250 7.3 diesel extended cab, 2 wheel drive. GREAT truck, doubled my fuel mileage from the F350 gasser. I was warned (in these forums) about the cab, and sure enough within 3 years my growing kids out grew the cab. That is my son on the boat, 3 years later he couldn't fit behind the front seat:
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So, third. Bought what I should have bought all along (isn't that always the way?). Got a great trade in for the 7.3 diesel, and a really good deal on the 2008 F250 crewcab, 5.4, auto, tow command, 2 wheel drive. Truck has been great so far. We've put miles on it, and the kids ask to take the truck now whenever we go on a long drive as a family:
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After 2 decades of snowplowing, I got out of that work (thank God!), and found I just didn't need 4 wheel drive.
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