Sell or Fix? Advice Requested
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Trailering
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sell or Fix? Advice Requested
Hey folks!
Haven't posted in quite a while. Unfortunately, this time is because I may need to get rid of my Excursion.
I'm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and have a 2000 2wd with the 7.3l and ~370k on the clock. The engine runs very well, but the transmission completely let go on Saturday evening. I've got it at a reputable shop (J & D Diesel), and they quoted ~$4,000 for a rebuilt transmission, fully installed.
I'm having a hard time spending that cash, and wonder if it's time to move on. Diesel fuel prices sure don't help. I don't know what I could expect to get for a running 7.3l that needs a trans.
I would appreciate any advice you can offer. If you're in South Florida and know somebody who might be interested, send me a message.
Haven't posted in quite a while. Unfortunately, this time is because I may need to get rid of my Excursion.
I'm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and have a 2000 2wd with the 7.3l and ~370k on the clock. The engine runs very well, but the transmission completely let go on Saturday evening. I've got it at a reputable shop (J & D Diesel), and they quoted ~$4,000 for a rebuilt transmission, fully installed.
I'm having a hard time spending that cash, and wonder if it's time to move on. Diesel fuel prices sure don't help. I don't know what I could expect to get for a running 7.3l that needs a trans.
I would appreciate any advice you can offer. If you're in South Florida and know somebody who might be interested, send me a message.
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Trailering
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
If I get out of the Excursion, I'm likely finding a smaller gas SUV or crossover. It'll be something that gets better mileage.
So you're thinking it could still be worth $8k-$10k if it's a good runner?
So you're thinking it could still be worth $8k-$10k if it's a good runner?
Laughing Gas
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A trans (especially in a 2wd) isn't that hard to R&R on your back in the driveway.
Go down to Harbor Freight and get you one of these;
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-60234.html
and ****** that puppy out.
Taking the trans in and out yourself with drastically reduce the cost (probably by half or so). Then you can either enjoy your EX or sell it for top dollar.
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Go down to Harbor Freight and get you one of these;
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-60234.html
and ****** that puppy out.
Taking the trans in and out yourself with drastically reduce the cost (probably by half or so). Then you can either enjoy your EX or sell it for top dollar.
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Trailering
Joined: May 2019
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
A trans (especially in a 2wd) isn't that hard to R&R on your back in the driveway.
Go down to Harbor Freight and get you one of these;
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-60234.html
and ****** that puppy out.
Taking the trans in and out yourself with drastically reduce the cost (probably by half or so). Then you can either enjoy your EX or sell it for top dollar.
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Go down to Harbor Freight and get you one of these;
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ack-60234.html
and ****** that puppy out.
Taking the trans in and out yourself with drastically reduce the cost (probably by half or so). Then you can either enjoy your EX or sell it for top dollar.
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More Turbo
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You have to under stand the source of these values... A forum that people own excursions. They are usually going to give you an over priced value. Realistically you are looking about 10k for a running 7.3 in excellent condition with those miles. Any scratches, dings, rust is going to lower that.
With the transmission people are going to have to take a gamble on if anything else is wrong so you got a quote of $4000 to fix, I would knock off another $2000 just in case other issue come up. So max I would ask in $4000 for the rig as is.
As a buyer this would still be a huge gamble. If everything works out then most you will be up is $2000 but this doesn't include time lost due to getting vehicle repaired.
I would post on facebook market place and see if you even get any hits for $4000. I am betting there won't be too many door knocks. But if there is, jack that price up, the buyers will stop bugging when you hit your limit.
With the transmission people are going to have to take a gamble on if anything else is wrong so you got a quote of $4000 to fix, I would knock off another $2000 just in case other issue come up. So max I would ask in $4000 for the rig as is.
As a buyer this would still be a huge gamble. If everything works out then most you will be up is $2000 but this doesn't include time lost due to getting vehicle repaired.
I would post on facebook market place and see if you even get any hits for $4000. I am betting there won't be too many door knocks. But if there is, jack that price up, the buyers will stop bugging when you hit your limit.
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Trailering
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
You have to under stand the source of these values... A forum that people own excursions. They are usually going to give you an over priced value. Realistically you are looking about 10k for a running 7.3 in excellent condition with those miles. Any scratches, dings, rust is going to lower that.
With the transmission people are going to have to take a gamble on if anything else is wrong so you got a quote of $4000 to fix, I would knock off another $2000 just in case other issue come up. So max I would ask in $4000 for the rig as is.
As a buyer this would still be a huge gamble. If everything works out then most you will be up is $2000 but this doesn't include time lost due to getting vehicle repaired.
I would post on facebook market place and see if you even get any hits for $4000. I am betting there won't be too many door knocks. But if there is, jack that price up, the buyers will stop bugging when you hit your limit.
With the transmission people are going to have to take a gamble on if anything else is wrong so you got a quote of $4000 to fix, I would knock off another $2000 just in case other issue come up. So max I would ask in $4000 for the rig as is.
As a buyer this would still be a huge gamble. If everything works out then most you will be up is $2000 but this doesn't include time lost due to getting vehicle repaired.
I would post on facebook market place and see if you even get any hits for $4000. I am betting there won't be too many door knocks. But if there is, jack that price up, the buyers will stop bugging when you hit your limit.
There's part of me that wants to get the rebuild & install for ~$3700, and then take my time choosing another vehicle over the next year while the transmission is still under warranty. This would at least buy me some time.
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Cargo Master
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Do a reman tranny from Ford, you'll have the 3 year warranty. I did in 2016, and it's still going strong.
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Trailering
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ford/Jasper are both 3yr warranty and ~$4200 installed.
Local shop rebuild is 1yr warranty and ~$3700 installed.
Cargo Master
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From: Rock Hill, SC
My mechanic suggested that, but also said he's unable to source a Ford rebuild anywhere right now. It's about the same cost to get a Jasper that also has a 3 year, 100k warranty.
Ford/Jasper are both 3yr warranty and ~$4200 installed.
Local shop rebuild is 1yr warranty and ~$3700 installed.
Ford/Jasper are both 3yr warranty and ~$4200 installed.
Local shop rebuild is 1yr warranty and ~$3700 installed.
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Trailering
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thank you for that info. I'm not sure why my guy said there wasn't anything available, but I'll check with him tomorrow.
Anyone have experience with Jasper? Negligible price difference from the Ford unit. Same 3 year warranty.
Anyone have experience with Jasper? Negligible price difference from the Ford unit. Same 3 year warranty.
Laughing Gas
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From: Columbus Ohio
Sure you could get rid of it...
BUT, besides any of that, you will 100% sorry if you let go of your Excursion! NOTHING compares to it. Get a new tranny, or rebuild it and continue to drive it. In the next year or two, park it and keep it for towing/long trips and drive something around daily thats better on fuel, thats what I do!
BUT, besides any of that, you will 100% sorry if you let go of your Excursion! NOTHING compares to it. Get a new tranny, or rebuild it and continue to drive it. In the next year or two, park it and keep it for towing/long trips and drive something around daily thats better on fuel, thats what I do!
Veteran/Sheepdog
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From: Western AR
Jasper is not what it used to be.
Rust free, with a new Ford transmission, interior in good shape your 7.3l will bring well over $10k. I get people asking me all the time if I'd sell mine when they hear that 7.3 at the fuel stations and grocery stores. The 7.3s ARE in demand despite the diesel prices.
Rust free, with a new Ford transmission, interior in good shape your 7.3l will bring well over $10k. I get people asking me all the time if I'd sell mine when they hear that 7.3 at the fuel stations and grocery stores. The 7.3s ARE in demand despite the diesel prices.
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$4000 seems steep for a transmission rebuilt to OEM specifications. Although, with inflation and "supply chain issues", that may be the going rate at the moment.
You mentioned south Florida, there are places near Atlanta that do good work and then there is BTS in AR if you want to go premium rebuild if you plan to keep the Ex.
You mentioned south Florida, there are places near Atlanta that do good work and then there is BTS in AR if you want to go premium rebuild if you plan to keep the Ex.