Best Year Excursion
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I have a 2000 7.3 but what i don't have is powedered metal connecting rods.
. I do not like the gem on top of the fuse box on the 2000. Its alright unless you get a windshield leak you dont know about. You see any rust forming on your parking brake lever assembly, make sure you take a good look, pull the a pillar trim and look in with a flashlight. All depends on how its taken care of actually. Dont care for the carpet material on back of the front seats and the web type map pockets. I changed those out with later model seat covers from the seat shop.
. I do not like the gem on top of the fuse box on the 2000. Its alright unless you get a windshield leak you dont know about. You see any rust forming on your parking brake lever assembly, make sure you take a good look, pull the a pillar trim and look in with a flashlight. All depends on how its taken care of actually. Dont care for the carpet material on back of the front seats and the web type map pockets. I changed those out with later model seat covers from the seat shop.
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Solid logic for the win!
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[QUOTE=WE3ZS;16061308]
Intermittent use?, I'm not sure what that qualifier here would mean, are you saying that a gasser isn't fit for normal daily driver use?
Based on the OP's planned usage (seasonal boat towing, ocasional hunting, not a daily driver), the gaser might be a good option since we all know diesels don't love to sit.
There's nothing wrong with daily driving a V-10, other than knowing you are inferior to every other diesel you pass.
How are those down shifts on sustained uphill grades? I know, I know, your 4.88s are a game changer . . . but a turbo is just plain fun. 
There is nothing sweeter than watching my RPMs remain flat and the boost roll on, as I climb a grade with a trailer.
All that said, I am considering a V-10 (likely a 4x4 CCLB with a cab over camper) to leave at the Denver airport in offsite long term parking over the Summer. It will get used 3-4 times, but will sit for 3-5 weeks between trips.
Intermittent use?, I'm not sure what that qualifier here would mean, are you saying that a gasser isn't fit for normal daily driver use? Based on the OP's planned usage (seasonal boat towing, ocasional hunting, not a daily driver), the gaser might be a good option since we all know diesels don't love to sit.
There's nothing wrong with daily driving a V-10, other than knowing you are inferior to every other diesel you pass.
How are those down shifts on sustained uphill grades? I know, I know, your 4.88s are a game changer . . . but a turbo is just plain fun. There is nothing sweeter than watching my RPMs remain flat and the boost roll on, as I climb a grade with a trailer.
All that said, I am considering a V-10 (likely a 4x4 CCLB with a cab over camper) to leave at the Denver airport in offsite long term parking over the Summer. It will get used 3-4 times, but will sit for 3-5 weeks between trips.
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[QUOTE=jamfandango;16063172]
Intermittent use?, I'm not sure what that qualifier here would mean, are you saying that a gasser isn't fit for normal daily driver use?
Based on the OP's planned usage (seasonal boat towing, ocasional hunting, not a daily driver), the gaser might be a good option since we all know diesels don't love to sit.
There's nothing wrong with daily driving a V-10, other than knowing you are inferior to every other diesel you pass. How are those down shifts on sustained uphill grades? I know, I know, your 4.88s are a game changer . . . but a turbo is just plain fun.
There is nothing sweeter than watching my RPMs remain flat and the boost roll on, as I climb a grade with a trailer.
All that said, I am considering a V-10 (likely a 4x4 CCLB with a cab over camper) to leave at the Denver airport in offsite long term parking over the Summer. It will get used 3-4 times, but will sit for 3-5 weeks between trips.
OK, now I understand it better.
And I really do try to not feel any animosity toward all of the deezles I pass on those long highway grades while tooling along at 65 in OD with 11k hanging off the hitch.
Intermittent use?, I'm not sure what that qualifier here would mean, are you saying that a gasser isn't fit for normal daily driver use? Based on the OP's planned usage (seasonal boat towing, ocasional hunting, not a daily driver), the gaser might be a good option since we all know diesels don't love to sit.
There's nothing wrong with daily driving a V-10, other than knowing you are inferior to every other diesel you pass.
How are those down shifts on sustained uphill grades? I know, I know, your 4.88s are a game changer . . . but a turbo is just plain fun. There is nothing sweeter than watching my RPMs remain flat and the boost roll on, as I climb a grade with a trailer.
All that said, I am considering a V-10 (likely a 4x4 CCLB with a cab over camper) to leave at the Denver airport in offsite long term parking over the Summer. It will get used 3-4 times, but will sit for 3-5 weeks between trips.
OK, now I understand it better.
And I really do try to not feel any animosity toward all of the deezles I pass on those long highway grades while tooling along at 65 in OD with 11k hanging off the hitch.
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I am still looking but haven't found the right vehicle. If I can't find a Excursion I might get a F350 6.0 crew cab instead. There seems to be a lot more of them out there and the prices are significantly cheaper. Thanks for all of the help guys.
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I feel your pain, I think I was shopping for almost 3years before I found mine...
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