Finally Test Drove a V10 Excursion
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Finally Test Drove a V10 Excursion
I finally was able to get a friend's V10 2000 4x4 XLT Excursion out for a ride.
Well, he wants $6k (85k miles) and here are the issues:
- steering box is most likely needing to be replaced
- 2 bad tires
- rust on passenger's front door bottom
- tailgate won't open on the remote
- overdrive switch is bad
- cruise does not work
- interior is filthy
- driver's seat is all tore up
- some tears in 2nd row seats
- front grill has a crack
I did like the ride and power but I don't think this is the right truck for me at this time.
So we shall see what other opportunities arise in my area.
Well, he wants $6k (85k miles) and here are the issues:
- steering box is most likely needing to be replaced
- 2 bad tires
- rust on passenger's front door bottom
- tailgate won't open on the remote
- overdrive switch is bad
- cruise does not work
- interior is filthy
- driver's seat is all tore up
- some tears in 2nd row seats
- front grill has a crack
I did like the ride and power but I don't think this is the right truck for me at this time.
So we shall see what other opportunities arise in my area.
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From: Ouray, CO
There is '03 in virginia for 13k nothing needs fixing.
It is in mint shape 4x4and v10 limited.
Member vasheriff only 55k miles.
If you want a clean ex to keep a long time you can't beat low miles and 3yrs younger!
It is in mint shape 4x4and v10 limited.
Member vasheriff only 55k miles.
If you want a clean ex to keep a long time you can't beat low miles and 3yrs younger!
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From: Lynden, WA
Looks like he's in Indiana, pretty much part of the "rust belt" it sounds like. If I had a "friend" that was trying to sell me an X described like the one the OP was testing out, I don't think we'd be friends long. Sounded like a pice of sh**..................
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I just haven't met anybody lately who subscribes to the theory that get you what you pay for in a good used low mileage Excursion though.
I test drove a brand new Suburban LTZ $55,000 on Saturday, and honestly I like the feel of my Excursion a lot better. The Excursion doesn't drive as badly as a worn out 1955 Chevrolet pickup, but it also doesn't drive like a girly girly Suburban either. The Suburban simply feels and drives like a tall fat Cadillac sailing over every crack in the road.
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looking for now
I am just looking around for now. Since this truck was local and I knew the owner I figured I would take it out for a ride and get the feel for it.
With also owning a 03 Expy and possibly doing a trade, etc I am most likely going to be looking for a lower priced unit.
I appreciated him letting me get the keys for a couple hours and seeing the truck and its features, charactersitics, etc.
With also owning a 03 Expy and possibly doing a trade, etc I am most likely going to be looking for a lower priced unit.
I appreciated him letting me get the keys for a couple hours and seeing the truck and its features, charactersitics, etc.
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