The $146,000 Excursion

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Apr 19, 2012 | 03:12 PM

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BuiltFordTough!

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I dont know but it probably has something to do with preventing a grenade from blowing your legs off! You can pick it up at any Advance Auto Parts.

Wench I belive

Apr 19, 2012 | 03:26 PM

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Wench I belive

You mean WINCH? I believe not. Im pretty sure its a way to keep the doors from being blown off so the guy in the skimask with the AK-47 cant drag you out of the car and then shoot you.

Apr 19, 2012 | 03:33 PM

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You mean WINCH? I believe not. Im pretty sure its a way to keep the doors from being blown off so the guy in the skimask with the AK-47 cant drag you out of the car and then shoot you.

You are correct on both accounts:
Armor plating as mentioned and....

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Apr 19, 2012 | 03:40 PM

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interesting read:

Becker Automotive Design

Apr 19, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Studawg

interesting read:

Becker Automotive Design

And from that, check out the used ones. They have more Excursions.

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Apr 19, 2012 | 09:29 PM

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Not like I posted this some months ago

:P

Looks like they've upped the price though...

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:44 PM

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I want to know what the "Becker Independent Rear Suspension" is all about.

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:47 PM

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The interior looks damn ugly to me. I would think it's the king of Dumass riding around in it.

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Apr 19, 2012 | 11:51 PM

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The interiors look better on some of their other Excursions that are for sell.

Apr 20, 2012 | 06:03 AM

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I am sure it looks better in person also. The increase in price must be the pile of receipts that he shows in the eBay ad.

Apr 20, 2012 | 01:16 PM

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How 'bout this one. Could be yours for only $167,950.00. Pretty cool looking though.

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