Might Trade the expy?

[TexasAngel34]

Was thinking of maybe trading the expy for the excursion.... Curious what the diff is other then size... Gonna go look at a few today... I really like how much bigger they are... What are the good and bad bewteen the 2 though... I really like my 1st gen expy .... What do you think my expy would be worth if i sold it???? comments please

 

[toms89]

Other than size.. Fuel mileage and parking maybe. LOL...

You can get a V10 or powerstroke in the excursion. I would guess the excursion would hold more value as well because there are far fewer of them available. Expeditions are not in short supply... lol.

Alaskanexpy would be a good one to ask as he owns both.

 

[jjbusa]

I wanted to do the same.

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[TexasAngel34]

ohhh a V10... i like the sounds of that lol

 

[alaskanexpy]

yup i own both, personally thats the best way to have it. but i know thats not a option for many.

i have owned 3 V10 4x4 excursions all with 3:73 gearing(sadly) they are wonderful trucks!!! the V10 is very reliable, its basically just a 5.4 with 2 more cylinders. i have been daily driving a excursion since march 2009 putting over 50k miles combined. i can park it anywhere..never found a spot it cant be stuffed.

differences, the excursion rides much more truck like, steering is not as light. also the excursions really need the springs swapped out for F-250/F-350 springs to make them ride/handle decently. yes it is bigger in every way..taller, wider, longer. takes alittle getting used to.

comparing the trucks MPG i see a consistant 1-2mpg less the my 5.4 expedition.

there is a ton more info if you go here
Excursion - King of SUVs - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums



btw i own all 3 a 2001 explorer, 98 expedition and 2002 excursion so i have all sizes covered

 

[panda24619]

i really want a 7.3 excursion. but even with 200k miles people want gold for them. so ill have to wait.

 

[sgtowing]

i really want a 7.3 excursion. but even with 200k miles people want gold for them. so ill have to wait.

I agree 100% on both points.

 

[alaskanexpy]

yeah the 7.3s hold value like crazy. even the 6.0s are not cheap.

personally i have no want and secondly no need for a diesel. the huge price point over the V10, extra maintenance cost, higher repair costs, cold weather issues made the gasser a no brainer and i've been so very happy with the V10.

you can find a nice lower mile V10 for around $10k depending on your area. prices for them are all over the board. my 2002 still books for what i paid for it in 2010 with 25k more miles on it!

 

[tallsville]

i wouldn't mind an excursion almost bought one instead of my 03 expy. I like the fact that with the excursion you can put a newer front end of a 250/350. The 09 front ends look good on an excursion.

 

[TexasAngel34]

hmmm ok thanks for all the insight and advice , alot to think about, i love my expedition

 

[tojohnso]

I wanted a 7.3 myself. Unfortunately, too many I saw were lifted or they wanted way more than book. Settled on an '11 EL that I love. It's a little shorter in length and I believe ground clearance. But the ride is great and it tows my travel trailer well.

To value your current truck - go to kbb.com and NADA.com and check it out. My 1999 I sold went for $3K to a friend of mine. Probably could have gotten closer to $4K with it's 170K miles, but wanted a quick sale.

 

[Lightnig]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the Excursion is based on the 250/350 super duty as compared to the Expedition being based on the F150.


I too would absolutely love an Excursion with the 7.3. Had one for a few years when I worked as a tradesman and firmly believe it is the best diesel made ever/yet...

 

[alaskanexpy]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the Excursion is based on the 250/350 super duty as compared to the Expedition being based on the F150.


I too would absolutely love an Excursion with the 7.3. Had one for a few years when I worked as a tradesman and firmly believe it is the best diesel made ever/yet...

yes the excursion is a super duty based truck. it actually sits on a modified f-250 regular cab 137" wheel base frame. the changes are mostly in the rear for the 44 gallon fuel tank and third row seating/cargo area.

 

[FordandPolaris]

44 gallons... that is crazy. Alaskan have you ever had problems with the front suspension in the excursion starting to wobble a lot at speed? I had a buddy who said his old F250 would get this bad wobble if he hit a bump just right doing highway speed.

 

[alaskanexpy]

44 gallons... that is crazy. Alaskan have you ever had problems with the front suspension in the excursion starting to wobble a lot at speed? I had a buddy who said his old F250 would get this bad wobble if he hit a bump just right doing highway speed.

like death wobble? no, you dont hear of it much with leaf spring trucks(all 4x4 excursions use leaf springs all around) the 05-up super dutys have had issues with this in the past. i dont know anyone personally that has had the issue.

all i've had to do is ball joints in my old 2004 excursion. prolly should do them soon on my 2002 but they arnt bad yet (knock on wood)

i run mine way to fast very often, smooth as butter at 100+

the 44 gallon tank is AWESOME! even at 8 mpg i can go 340+ miles. but at 14.5 mpg i can get over 600 miles on one tank.

 

[panda24619]

even with the 6.0 they use leafs? i didnt know that.

 

[sgtowing]

Google Ford death wobble. It's enough to make your a$$ pucker. I had an 05 F550 wrecker that developed that problem. I had to replace the front track bar. According to the dealer, there is a design flaw and certain vibrations cause frequences and the suspension can not recover without bringing the vehicle to a stop. Here's the catch 22. Braking can actualy make the shaking WORSE. The best way to get it to stop is take your foot of the throtle and let it coast.

 

[alaskanexpy]

even with the 6.0 they use leafs? i didnt know that.

all 4x4 2000-2005 excursions used leaf springs all around.

all 2WD's had coil front springs.