I agree with you guys. I honestly thought he'd be gone by now. Not even an offer. One lookie loo, one inquiry, and that's it. I am not sure what's up, but he may be around for awhile. I might just keep him and buy my wife an Excursion at this point. I have so much into him and he runs so well that seeing him go is going to be TOUGH. I had one kid come look and kick around and waste 2 hours of my time only to tell me it;s not what he's looking for. Yeah, I coulda choked him. I hate selling stuff....HATE it.

 

If there is any way you can keep it, I would. I sooo regret selling mine. I felt I had to at the time, with unemployment pressure, and the need for project cars with my kids, not to mention self imposed PMS. But as I look around now at what's available in my area, I really had a good thing. You have a good thing with Ike, no question.

Are there reasonably priced V10 Excursions in your area? I'd also recommend the Chevy suburban/GMC Yukon XL 1/2 ton with the 5.3, or the 3/4ton with the 6.0L (or 8.1). Especially if it would help you keep Ike. I still have an '04 Yukon XL 5.3 1/2 ton and very happy with it. I had an '02 chevy suburban 3/4 ton with 6.0L, and it did a find job towing my current travel trailer (after adjusting my expectations from the BWST, for sure). Both of these types of rigs sell in my area at bargain prices.

 

What he said right there. I really like my new truck, but I sure miss my Superduty.

 

Whadja get? I have been waiting with breath held LOL

You guys may be right and I sure appreciate it. I'm mulling it over.

 

I went to the dark side.

 

Can't see it, there's a Dodge in the way

 

I just had a 2019 Ram Big Horn 4wd supercab as a rental all of last week (5.7 Hemi). With my long-term very strong dislike for Chrysler products due to family history with them, I have to admit that the Ram I drove was very nice indeed. It rode well, handled well, the engine felt strong and sturdy, and it was quiet in the cab. That said, I do not believe I would consider purchasing one just because of my long-term prejudices, and I think there are equal or better options otherwise without me having to challenge my prejudices. Regardless, just because of my price point for a used vehicle purchase, it would be 4-8 years before I could consider a 2019 year model anyway. That said, I'm still pointed towards a '13-'14 F250 with the 6.2.

 

Ooohhhh...12V. Sexy!!!

That engine was my first choice but the SD was my first choice in truck so the 7.3L won.

 

Nice!!!! Nothing wrong with those trucks....as long as you don't do the big azz sticker on he back window LOLOL!!

 

Nice truck HD, you can never go wrong with P-pump Cummins, Love It!

 

Thanks guys. It's actually a 24 valve with a VP44 pump. 102k miles in great shape, inside and out.

 

nice find RamRidah...ill update my response later when normal wake up, but theres a part that always fails. Equivalent to our cps but deals with fuel. My brothers' buddy has an 03(newer model, same motor), and keeps 2 of them in the glovebox. The 1st breakdown/repair, he was informed about it

 

Today is a sad day for me.

Dropped of my truck at the repair shop earlier this week from the accident I had last month (not my fault). I Just got off the phone with my insurance company and my truck is going to be totaled. Apparently the damage was a lot more extensive than expected once they started taking it apart yesterday.

My 11 years of tumultuious 7.3L ownership is coming to a bittersweet end. Unlike Tugly, it is not in the cards for me to continue as an active owner of this fraternity.

I was actually getting close to having the truck in a place to spend some time enjoying it after 3 years of chasing leaks and problems. Since it has turned out to be a futile effort I almost wish this had happened a few years ago before I spent a small fortune to chase leaks and keep it running.

As much as I would love to keep my truck running, I am not in the position to buy my truck back as a salvage or start anew with a "fresh canvas" on another 7.3L. I still have lots of stuff in boxes in the garage that I never got to (ATS rear springs, OUO traction bars/blocks, and a Detroit locker) that will hopefully end up in a good home and defray some of the lost investment in the truck.

It has been a wonderful ride and I don't regret one penny of it but it's time to walk away from the blackjack table and cut my losses.

This has been the best forum I've been a part of and plan to stick around and provide some perspective and experience (and possibly some witty banter) until I no longer feel welcome. I say that because the first glance at my possibilities none of them will be a diesel and not all of them are a Ford product.

 

Oh, that's terrible. Sorry to hear of it, it's like a damn funeral. Hopefully you will find yourself something that works well for you.

 

Thanks. Maybe now I'll have the time to finish the write-up on my injector replacement that I did over a year ago.