Posted: 10/2/2004 4:02:11 PM EDT
| Looking at the Ford Excursion, heard different things about it, anyone have any opinions. Or should I just get a Suburban |
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Check out Toyota Sequoias and 4Runners, well built with lots of options for the price. I don't like suburbans anymore because I can't fit in the back or middle row. To damn close to the front seats. I have to sit like a frog, it is very uncomfortable. (The front seats however, are very comfortable.) My dad has an Expedition that I fit in very nicely and he absolutely loves it, check those out too. |
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If you want or need big, get the excursion. Prefereably get one with a diesel engine, especially if you are going to tow with it, OTOH if you just want one for riding around the V10 is an option. For you gas meizers out there...it's a fucking building on wheels, of course it doesn't get 40mpg, but it will surely crush your painty waisted civic in micro seconds. Viva la crumple zones! |
No chance. *edit* Unless you either 1) Get ROBBED on the price of an Expy or 2) Get a basemodel suck ass Cayenne. Usually a combination of both 1 and 2. *edit again* But yes, it is VERY sweet!!! |
Excursion is based on the super duty P/Us. It's as big as a F250. They are huge on the inside. Intended to compete with the 2500 Suburban. When it first came out, it was cheaper than buying an Expedition. The sticker on the loaded model was in the low forties. I thought they were being discontinued. Personally, I'd go with the F250, if I were buying a Ford. |
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Transmission in the 3/4 Chev's is hands down one of the best transmissions made (4L80E). The Ford's has improved (4R100) but is big dollers if she goes. Don't get a 1/2 ton Suburban, especially if you are going to tow, they won't cut it, engine or trans. The Rule: Always change your transmission fluid every 12000-15000 miles no matter what your owners manual says!! |
Ha 6-8mpg in my light and small Trans Am. |
| I bought a 2004 Excursion Limited with a 6.0 power stroke diesel back in May. I have about 4200 miles on it now and couldn't be happer with it. It's the largest SUV out of the top auto manufactures. I can haul 8 adults in this thing with total comfort. Around town I've been getting about 15 MPG. On a highway trip from NY to NJ I got 22 MPG. With the diesel this things beats just about any other Large SUV out there and many smaller gasser models.. :) It wieghs over 8000 lbs wet and has a 5 speed automatic. It has a range of between 800 and 900 miles if you're doing straight highway. The fuel tank holds an impressive 44 gals! |
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Hard to beat the Excursion with the diesel if you need something big. My parents *just* bought an '04 Expedition, Eddie Bauer package. Nice vehicle. Has the DVD playa. My wife and I own an '03 Explorer XLT 4.0L V-6. Also an excellent vehicle. Hwy mileage is about 21mpg. |
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if you must buy an excusions DO NOT get one in gasoline form........................diesel or NOTHING i'd go suburban with an 8.1L but i'm prejudiced........................... BTW, sarge.....................the expedition you RAVE about all the time gets 10mpg?!?!?!?!?!? my 4x4 2500HD 8.1L allison tranny crew cab 7000lbs truck gets 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good lord!!!!!!!!!!! |
Must be a combination of your being Catholic, your horrible driving habits, and the Kali gasoline. I have a 4.6L Super Crew 4x4 that weighs over 5,000lbs. I drie primarily in the city and like and asshole (always) and I still manage to get 14-15mpg on a bad day. 17mpg +/- on the road depending on terrain. A 5.4 should only be 1-2mpg less than that. |
Funny, it's on their website. Excursion You'd better call them and let them know.  |