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Apr 18, 2016 | 07:30 PM

brnfish

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High mileage Excursion

My Excursion has 309,000 miles on it . I am fixing to take a 1200 mile round trip drive and would like your thoughts on taking this vehicle. Thanks.

Apr 18, 2016 | 07:32 PM

LivingLarge

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If it's well maintained that mileage wouldn't stop me. It's all about the maintenance!

Apr 18, 2016 | 07:38 PM

Toynut

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I have 436,000 miles on mine and I would drive it any place.

Apr 18, 2016 | 08:03 PM

brnfish

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High mileage Excursion

Great to hear. I have been the only person to drive since brand new.Always regular maintenance.

Apr 18, 2016 | 08:14 PM

mecdac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brnfish

My Excursion has 309,000 miles on it . I am fixing to take a 1200 mile round trip drive and would like your thoughts on taking this vehicle. Thanks.

Since we know nothing about your vehicle and it's idiosyncrasies, the above comments are accurate, maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.

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Apr 18, 2016 | 08:22 PM

Resto Guy

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I say go for it. My motto is carry lots of tools or a good credit card.

Apr 18, 2016 | 08:26 PM

Toreador_Diesel

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My 2001 "Rudolph" has 423K on him
"The Monster" my 2005 Excursion just turned over 210K today, I wouldn't hesitate to take EITHER on a road trip anywhere. Whether it's to San Antonio or The Dominion of Canada 2,000+ miles away, it wouldn't hesitate to take either.

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Apr 19, 2016 | 04:51 AM

Twitchyleprechaun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brnfish

My Excursion has 309,000 miles on it . I am fixing to take a 1200 mile round trip drive and would like your thoughts on taking this vehicle. Thanks.

I just crossed over 310k and I have a 14,000 mile travel schedule between now and the end of August. I'll be pulling my 33ft TT the whole time.

If it has been properly maintained, then you should be good to go. Things break from time to time and unfortunately it tends to happen on long trips...at least it does for me... When I hit the road again I am going to look at the member map and have people on stand by.