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My first vehicle was a 2003 V10 Ex 4x4, learned to drive in an Ex. Would not have wanted anything else.
My parents wanted something that they knew if I got in an accident I would be okay. Also, the Ex wasn't the definition of a speedster so he wanted to limit me that way... My dad always said he couldn't put a price on safety, so the Ex was the way to go in his opinion.
My parents wanted something that they knew if I got in an accident I would be okay. Also, the Ex wasn't the definition of a speedster so he wanted to limit me that way... My dad always said he couldn't put a price on safety, so the Ex was the way to go in his opinion.
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Wow... my dad made me buy my first vehicle, an early 90s model hardbody 5 speed single cab. Was $700 and for protection I wore my seatbelt and drove safely. Also I wasn't allowed to drive anywhere but work and school, joyriding cuts WAY down on accidents 
Also I want to add that my dad has plenty of money. Not talking about LivingLarge money, but pretty close to it. So don't think it was a "It's all we could afford" kind of thing. Had I chosen to go down a less righteous path and follow in his footsteps he would have given me anything. I chose to be a good person and stay as far from his ways (legal as they were) as I could. My little brother had a Viper last year... paid for by my dad. He was kicked out of the Army for punching an officer in Iraq. My dad loves that little ****-up.
Also I want to add that my dad has plenty of money. Not talking about LivingLarge money, but pretty close to it. So don't think it was a "It's all we could afford" kind of thing. Had I chosen to go down a less righteous path and follow in his footsteps he would have given me anything. I chose to be a good person and stay as far from his ways (legal as they were) as I could. My little brother had a Viper last year... paid for by my dad. He was kicked out of the Army for punching an officer in Iraq. My dad loves that little ****-up.
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Wow... reading back over that I didn't realize you had but damn... I retract what I said. My dad was 100 pounds of **** in a 2 pound bag. Get something your son can be proud of and will protect him. Personally I think it's a little to much truck for a teenager but part of me is also jealous I hope you find the EXACT Excursion you are looking for and you both are happy with it 
I hope you find the EXACT Excursion you are looking for and you both are happy with it
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Wow... reading back over that I didn't realize you had but damn... I retract what I said. My dad was 100 pounds of **** in a 2 pound bag. Get something your son can be proud of and will protect him. Personally I think it's a little to much truck for a teenager but part of me is also jealous I hope you find the EXACT Excursion you are looking for and you both are happy with it
I hope you find the EXACT Excursion you are looking for and you both are happy with it 
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My only concern with your plan is my memories of my wife and I in the front seat of a 65 GMC. We didn't have kids until 3 years after we were married but at that age the EX would have been like having an apartment. LOL Otherwise it looks like a great vehicle. It could be a great project for the two of you. The EX has somethings that need upgrading to make it a completely awesome vehicle. New leaf springs, shocks, tires. All kinds of mods if you look through the forum. My youngest daughter bought an 87 Chevy pickup and we're fixing it up. Great way to spend time together.
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My only concern with your plan is my memories of my wife and I in the front seat of a 65 GMC. We didn't have kids until 3 years after we were married but at that age the EX would have been like having an apartment. LOL Otherwise it looks like a great vehicle. It could be a great project for the two of you. The EX has somethings that need upgrading to make it a completely awesome vehicle. New leaf springs, shocks, tires. All kinds of mods if you look through the forum. My youngest daughter bought an 87 Chevy pickup and we're fixing it up. Great way to spend time together.
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As for trips, my wifes car gets 35 mpg but we take the Ex every time.
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What parts do you mean? A lot of parts can just be ported over from F250s/F350s of the time, so there should still be plenty of parts kicking around. And as more and more die junkyards normally have lots of parts.
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I think the article meant just parts in general. The guy was arguing why a suburban over an excursion...he said parts would be around forever for a suburban, but not so for the ex.
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I guess it would depend on the year suburban you would be getting... As they get older, just like the Ex, parts are going to become more and more scarce I assume. Even though suburbans are still in production, as model years are upgraded so are components; an older suburban might pose just as much as a problem parts wise as an Ex as time goes on in some respects.
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I guess it would depend on the year suburban you would be getting... As they get older, just like the Ex, parts are going to become more and more scarce I assume. Even though suburbans are still in production, as model years are upgraded so are components; an older suburban might pose just as much as a problem parts wise as an Ex as time goes on in some respects.
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