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Oct 2, 2014 | 12:19 PM

#16

Twitchyleprechaun

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From: Almost back in TX biotche

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypse

Excursions are rare(ish), but they aren't unicorns. You can still find others, don't jump on this one just because it's there

True Story.

Ebay all day long. 91 Excursions on there right now. I am still thinking about a second one. Have one as my daily and family hauler and get another one to turn back into my stupid lifted truck.

Oct 2, 2014 | 03:50 PM

#17

LivingLarge

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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Originally Posted by Tom

They want too much for a rusted out Ex. I'd sell the car and do some shopping for an Ex.

I paid less than $7K for my rust-free southern Excursion with 112,000 miles on it. Of course I had to fly to Alabama to get it.

X2, I think it's over priced also.

Tom flapping your arms to Alabama must have been exhausting.

Oct 3, 2014 | 06:26 AM

#18

Turfzilla

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From: Owensboro, KY

Seems like WAY to much money for a rusted gasser with that many miles.

Oct 3, 2014 | 06:40 AM

#19

Tom

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From: Isanti, MN

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Originally Posted by LivingLarge

Tom flapping your arms to Alabama must have been exhausting.

It was, but worth the trip to get a rust-free EX! Perhaps I'll do it again sometime.

Oct 4, 2014 | 12:08 AM

#20

Apocalypse

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From: Salem, VA

If it had the 5.4 I would say jump on it, but that V-10 is unreliable. Plus it's 4X4, you're wasting your money on that. Most people don't know this but all 4 wheels rotate when you drive down the road so there is no need for them to do it with the engine. Save money and get a 2WD

Oct 4, 2014 | 10:27 AM

#21

PROSTOCK

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From: Central Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypse

but that V-10 is unreliable.

Say what? Mine has 200K and all I've done is replace plugs once, 2 coils, belt, PVC, and alternator (x2).

Oct 4, 2014 | 11:45 AM

#22

Tom

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From: Isanti, MN

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Originally Posted by PROSTOCK

Say what? Mine has 200K and all I've done is replace plugs once, 2 coils, belt, PVC, and alternator (x2).

He wasn't being serious. It was a lighthearted plug for the 5.4L.

Oct 4, 2014 | 03:56 PM

#23

Apocalypse

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From: Salem, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

He wasn't being serious. It was a lighthearted plug for the 5.4L.

^^^^^ That. I only joke about the other motors as there is nothing smaller than mine

I still love my EX though! The 5.4 somehow pulls nicely

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Oct 4, 2014 | 05:11 PM

#24

Tom

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From: Isanti, MN

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Originally Posted by Apocalypse

^^^^^ That. I only joke about the other motors as there is nothing smaller than mine

Sure there is. Like the one in my avatar.

Oct 5, 2014 | 10:56 AM

#25

PROSTOCK

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From: Central Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypse

^^^^^ That. I only joke about the other motors as there is nothing smaller than mine

I still love my EX though! The 5.4 somehow pulls nicely

Ok, we're good on the V10, but I have a 4.6 in my Towncar with 180K on it!

(It's actually one of the most reliable cars I have ever had...after I replaced the intake...)

Oct 5, 2014 | 11:13 AM

#26

Tom

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From: Isanti, MN

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Originally Posted by PROSTOCK

Ok, we're good on the V10, but I have a 4.6 in my Towncar with 180K on it!

(It's actually one of the most reliable cars I have ever had...after I replaced the intake...)

Have the same car, fortunately the previous owner replaced the intake for me. 154,000 miles and has never left me stranded. Tows good too!

Oct 5, 2014 | 10:13 PM

#27

Apocalypse

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From: Salem, VA

The 4.6 is an amazing motor, but when it gets..... wait...

Oct 5, 2014 | 10:40 PM

#28

bigdog55

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From: Bremerton, Wa.

I was just looking on the Seattle Craigslist for '04-'05 "Ex"s and there were quite a few. I did find a low mileage early '01 7.3L PSD that I'm going to look at and it's under $9K. 4X4 and all the bells and whistles.