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#1
Totalled
So here I was sitting in traffic coming through Atlanta. Its stop and go when suddenly in my rearview someone is coming up behind my way too fast.
BOOM.
Girl behind me didnt even hit her brakes, and slammed into my back doing more than 45. So, my excursion saved me. Im not damaged, and it LOOKED like only simple damage front and back. Except, she hit me so hard there is "excessive frame damage" and her insurance company is calling it a total loss.
So 2002 Excursion V8 Gas - worth approximately 8k. Forget how well I keep it up, and how it looked brand new, and how much I love it. Im now being handed 8k and being forced to go find a new car.
FML.
So, here I am. The only thing I didnt absolutely LOVE about my truck was the gas mileage.
I was told or read somewhere (maybe here) that the Diesel excursions could be tuned to get well over 20 mpg. Is this true? I love my truck and will probably be looking to replace it with another Excursion. What should I look for? I found a 2003 not to far away, 4wd v8 diesel for about 12k.
Is there a certain one I should look for? What kind of mileage should I expect? I already know I cant find another 9 seater
I'd love any advice you guys can give
BOOM.
Girl behind me didnt even hit her brakes, and slammed into my back doing more than 45. So, my excursion saved me. Im not damaged, and it LOOKED like only simple damage front and back. Except, she hit me so hard there is "excessive frame damage" and her insurance company is calling it a total loss.
So 2002 Excursion V8 Gas - worth approximately 8k. Forget how well I keep it up, and how it looked brand new, and how much I love it. Im now being handed 8k and being forced to go find a new car.
FML.
So, here I am. The only thing I didnt absolutely LOVE about my truck was the gas mileage.
I was told or read somewhere (maybe here) that the Diesel excursions could be tuned to get well over 20 mpg. Is this true? I love my truck and will probably be looking to replace it with another Excursion. What should I look for? I found a 2003 not to far away, 4wd v8 diesel for about 12k.
Is there a certain one I should look for? What kind of mileage should I expect? I already know I cant find another 9 seater
I'd love any advice you guys can give
#2
I would demand that they sell it back to you for 1-2k if they are pulling that kind of crap. You can at least recover the interior and any other small things you have upgraded over the years. Really hate to hear about it and glad to hear you walked away safe (I bet a Smart car would have fared just as good ) and hope everything works out for you
#3
So here I was sitting in traffic coming through Atlanta. Its stop and go when suddenly in my rearview someone is coming up behind my way too fast.
BOOM.
Girl behind me didnt even hit her brakes, and slammed into my back doing more than 45. So, my excursion saved me. Im not damaged, and it LOOKED like only simple damage front and back. Except, she hit me so hard there is "excessive frame damage" and her insurance company is calling it a total loss.
So 2002 Excursion V8 Gas - worth approximately 8k. Forget how well I keep it up, and how it looked brand new, and how much I love it. Im now being handed 8k and being forced to go find a new car.
FML.
So, here I am. The only thing I didnt absolutely LOVE about my truck was the gas mileage.
I was told or read somewhere (maybe here) that the Diesel excursions could be tuned to get well over 20 mpg. Is this true? I love my truck and will probably be looking to replace it with another Excursion. What should I look for? I found a 2003 not to far away, 4wd vb diesel for about 12k.
Is there a certain one I should look for? What kind of mileage should I expect? I already know I cant find another 9 seater
I'd love any advice you guys can give
BOOM.
Girl behind me didnt even hit her brakes, and slammed into my back doing more than 45. So, my excursion saved me. Im not damaged, and it LOOKED like only simple damage front and back. Except, she hit me so hard there is "excessive frame damage" and her insurance company is calling it a total loss.
So 2002 Excursion V8 Gas - worth approximately 8k. Forget how well I keep it up, and how it looked brand new, and how much I love it. Im now being handed 8k and being forced to go find a new car.
FML.
So, here I am. The only thing I didnt absolutely LOVE about my truck was the gas mileage.
I was told or read somewhere (maybe here) that the Diesel excursions could be tuned to get well over 20 mpg. Is this true? I love my truck and will probably be looking to replace it with another Excursion. What should I look for? I found a 2003 not to far away, 4wd vb diesel for about 12k.
Is there a certain one I should look for? What kind of mileage should I expect? I already know I cant find another 9 seater
I'd love any advice you guys can give
Hope you are able to find something to your liking.
#4
Sorry to hear about the EX, glad your ok.
I'll be driving through Atlanta on Sunday, but I'm going to have Mark plow thru first or at least stop the traffic to clear the road for my ex.
I have the 6.0 with 5inch lift and 35's on my last road trip averaging 75 mph I averaged 18.5 mpg. The range is great, much better than my previous ex 6.8....
I'll be driving through Atlanta on Sunday, but I'm going to have Mark plow thru first or at least stop the traffic to clear the road for my ex.
I have the 6.0 with 5inch lift and 35's on my last road trip averaging 75 mph I averaged 18.5 mpg. The range is great, much better than my previous ex 6.8....
#5
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You can get more from the insurance company, if it is worth more! you need to find similarly equipped X`s with the same mileage in the same condition and print out the prices. if you put up a decent fight you should be able to get 1-2 grand more if any other available X averages out to that much.
#6
Sorry to hear about the EX, glad your ok.
I'll be driving through Atlanta on Sunday, but I'm going to have Mark plow thru first or at least stop the traffic to clear the road for my ex.
I have the 6.0 with 5inch lift and 35's on my last road trip averaging 75 mph I averaged 18.5 mpg. The range is great, much better than my previous ex 6.8....
I'll be driving through Atlanta on Sunday, but I'm going to have Mark plow thru first or at least stop the traffic to clear the road for my ex.
I have the 6.0 with 5inch lift and 35's on my last road trip averaging 75 mph I averaged 18.5 mpg. The range is great, much better than my previous ex 6.8....
I will have to use different techniques/explosives depending on the final route.
For the small jobs.
We aim to please.
#7
Do not take the first offer! get comparable trucks with close to the same milage and condition, factor in any new parts you have receipts for. When my '00 was totaled they tried offering me $9,500 for it, i said NO WAY i could not find another in the same condition in state. They ended up paying me $12,700. The best part was i only paid $7,800 for it two months before the wreck haha
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#8
Hell, use my ad for price comparison lol:
2001 Ford Excursion $8,000 Possible Trade - 100610474 | Custom Sport Utility Classifieds | Sport Utility Sales
Mine is just up there for kicks honestly and is usually 9k, but I lowered it to **** off a guy a few weeks back. If someone had cash in hand I would sell but I wouldn't take any less than 9k. Once my new wheels and tires are on and the running boards are on I'm not going to sell it at all.
2001 Ford Excursion $8,000 Possible Trade - 100610474 | Custom Sport Utility Classifieds | Sport Utility Sales
Mine is just up there for kicks honestly and is usually 9k, but I lowered it to **** off a guy a few weeks back. If someone had cash in hand I would sell but I wouldn't take any less than 9k. Once my new wheels and tires are on and the running boards are on I'm not going to sell it at all.
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yeah, Ive already gathered receipts and such and Im trying to find another 9 seater for price comparison, so i can boost up the price some.
As far as waiting for the right truck... I'm game, but I cant just walk in the meantime.. Im a single dad with 5 kids. I cant not have transportation...
As far as waiting for the right truck... I'm game, but I cant just walk in the meantime.. Im a single dad with 5 kids. I cant not have transportation...
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