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I'll take you up on that bet... I could use some extra cash!
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I'm not sensitive! I'm not I'm not I'm not. 
I just want the OP to get the right advice as he looks for an Ex. If everyone had to spend $5k on a used 6.0 to keep it running, they'd never sell at all.
I just want the OP to get the right advice as he looks for an Ex. If everyone had to spend $5k on a used 6.0 to keep it running, they'd never sell at all.
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If you spend the money you know you'll never have a problem. If you don't... you might have problems. If there was a "spark plug blowout bulletproofing" for the gassers maybe everyone would recommend that when first buying a v10...
If you want to take your chances with yours then go for it... don't have to get upset because someone else chooses not to...
I'd personally never buy a 6.0 for the sole reason that I can have a great condition V10 with reasonable mileage for 1/3 of the price of a similar 6.0... that's alot of gas money I can put into my V10 before the crappy mileage starts making me the loser.
If you want to take your chances with yours then go for it... don't have to get upset because someone else chooses not to...
I'd personally never buy a 6.0 for the sole reason that I can have a great condition V10 with reasonable mileage for 1/3 of the price of a similar 6.0... that's alot of gas money I can put into my V10 before the crappy mileage starts making me the loser.
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I never thought about upgrade the Leaf Springs, then want a better ride so V/B or mod B came along, then shocks, the steering stabilizer (haven't address the ball joints or steering box yet). Then I want backup camera, it could cost less than $100. But why not get a navigation, DVD, backup camera in one unit, that was almost $1K in parts. Then upgrade the roof top rails so I can install a roof top carrier... The spending spree will never end when you buy an Excursion of any engines. 6.0L just cost a little more, that's all
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I know there are tons of 6.0's that have been trouble free, but after my experience with my current EX, I highly recommend if you buy one have 5k put aside just in case. If you don't need it great! But always smart to plan on the already proven to be crap parts and possible replacement.
Would I buy another 6.0? Yes! The power compared to all other Ex motors are night and day. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get to 500 hp, I'm still amazed on the power compared to my V10.
Most of you here know that the EX is more of a hobby to me, I absolutely love all V10, 7.3 and 6.0.. But my perfect fit for my style of driving is the 6.0.
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I have $7500 in under the hood repairs... About $4,500 was not by choice...
after my experience with my current EX, I highly recommend if you buy one have 5k put aside just in case. If you don't need it great! But always smart to plan on the already proven to be crap parts and possible replacement.
after my experience with my current EX, I highly recommend if you buy one have 5k put aside just in case. If you don't need it great! But always smart to plan on the already proven to be crap parts and possible replacement.
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From: Parker, CO
I wouldn't buy a car that required me to have $5k in the bank. I'm sorry that some have gone through expensive situations with their used Excursions but it seems rather ridiculous to buy a car that needs a $5k slush fund. If you really feel that way, don't buy a 6.0.
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I learn a long time ago that when buying a used vehicle, be prepare to spend about $500 on maintenance each year. That's was more 20 years ago, now a day it would be $1,000 a year. It might be new tires, alternator, starter, ball joints, shocks, U-joints, transfer case, front hub, water pump. Of course (hopefully) not all at the same time; but it will happen.
Have you change all the fluids yet? How much did it set you back on the differential fluids? What about coolant flush, how much was that?