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Looks Good but the EL does not replace the Excursion. Should put up a better fight against the Suburban.
I'll have to go and look at them when they hit the showrooms.
I like the styling, it is improved over the current Expy. The IRS is a nice feature for ride quality. A six speed tranny is another nice upgrade.
I almost bought an Excursion at the very end of the build cycle and wish I would have. I like the rigidity of the Super Duty frame over the light duty frame.
For most folks though, the Expy or Expy EL is enough. Nice job Ford.
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I think it looks pretty nice. But like others, I prefer my Excursion. Things I thought the EL would have are driver doors like the Super Duty and a V-6 PSD....It said it had a new frame design, maybe the engineers thought of that when designing it...
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Good looking vehicle only I'm keeping my Excursion until they put a V10 in the Expedition.
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Well even though I just bought my 2003 expy 4 months ago, I am already looking to buy this one once I need a new truck. Damn, I knew I should have waited.
I'll give a thumbs up. Lots of upgrades from my '03. Since they stretched the rear, why not stretch the front to fit the V10?l (just a dream I know) I agree the stretched EL version is definately not a replacement for the Excursion, but to have the additional room behind the last row would be a big plus in my book. Are those optional chrome clad wheels the same as the current Navigator's??
Maybe they'll build a 3/4 ton version if demand calls for it. Yum...V10 or PSD in that lovely package. .....
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With that entire vehicle bra removed, that truck is pretty sharp!! Thanks for the pictures and article!
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