03 vs 05 Excursion
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03 vs 05 Excursion
Does anyone know if there are any real differences between an early 03 model (w/7.3) and the 05 model (w/6.0), obviously other than the 7.3 vs 6.0 engine. I know the 05 has a factory rear sway bar & I think a cabin air filter for the A/C. I also heard the 05 had optional climate controlled seats insted of heat only. I currently have an 03 7.3 with 95k on it and am considering buying a newer model with less mileage before I sink a bunch of $$$ in lift, tires, etc... Plus I live on a dirt road & the cab air filter sounds real nice. I do have some concerns about the 6.0 PSD, not sure if its worth the risk. Are there any other differences between the two model years I should take into consideration, safety features, extra goodies, anything? Let me hear from you, especially the 6.0 PSD owners.
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I think it depends it depends on what ur gonna do to the engine. If u chip it, exhaust intake, etc, get the 7.3. If ur not, and ur find a 6.0 that u like, DONT forget to do any oasis before u by it because u might be buyin 1 with some problems with it.
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Originally Posted by tractorrick
Does anyone know if there are any real differences between an early 03 model (w/7.3) and the 05 model (w/6.0), obviously other than the 7.3 vs 6.0 engine. I know the 05 has a factory rear sway bar & I think a cabin air filter for the A/C. I also heard the 05 had optional climate controlled seats insted of heat only. I currently have an 03 7.3 with 95k on it and am considering buying a newer model with less mileage before I sink a bunch of $$$ in lift, tires, etc... Plus I live on a dirt road & the cab air filter sounds real nice. I do have some concerns about the 6.0 PSD, not sure if its worth the risk. Are there any other differences between the two model years I should take into consideration, safety features, extra goodies, anything? Let me hear from you, especially the 6.0 PSD owners.
The 2005 Interior.
The 2003 Interior
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2003 Exterior
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Originally Posted by aortizexcursion
The 05 does not have the sway bar as standard equipment, it was optional. Like Monsta said, there was never a cabin air filter in any year of Excursion. The 05's still only have heated seats, no cooled seats. Again like Monsta said, theres no hood blanket like on the 03's and older Excursions. The cup holders in the 2nd row flip down armrest are no longer there and the center air vent in the 2nd row is also gone. The interior is also slightly different and as I'm sure you know the front has been redesigned. Here are some pics to show the differences.
The 2005 Interior.
The 2003 Interior
<CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER>
2005 Exterior
2003 Exterior
Hope I was helpful
Andre
The 2005 Interior.
The 2003 Interior
<CENTER>
</CENTER><CENTER></CENTER>2005 Exterior
2003 Exterior
Hope I was helpful
Andre
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Originally Posted by i eat hybrids
When u say no hood blanks on 03 or older, do u mean the cover under the hood? Cause if ur sayin that, i havea 01 with a hoodblanket.
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Plus, the 05's (as pictured) have ugly black dashes and steering wheels. But the front end is much nicer looking than all the previous years. 
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Plus, the 05's (as pictured) have ugly black dashes and steering wheels. But the front end is much nicer looking than all the previous years.
Didn't you just recently change the dash on your Excursion to older color?
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Originally Posted by i eat hybrids
I think it depends it depends on what ur gonna do to the engine. If u chip it, exhaust intake, etc, get the 7.3. If ur not, and ur find a 6.0 that u like, DONT forget to do any oasis before u by it because u might be buyin 1 with some problems with it.
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Originally Posted by tractorrick
Do the 6.0's not upgrade well (chip, exaust, etc...)?
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Originally Posted by aortizexcursion
Shoot I actually prefer the 05 interior. Didn't you just recently change the dash on your Excursion to older color?
Didn't you just recently change the dash on your Excursion to older color?
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Originally Posted by aortizexcursion
The 05 does not have the sway bar as standard equipment, it was optional. Like Monsta said, there was never a cabin air filter in any year of Excursion. The 05's still only have heated seats, no cooled seats. Again like Monsta said, theres no hood blanket like there is on the 03 and older Excursions. The cup holders in the 2nd row flip down armrest are no longer there and the center air vent in the 2nd row is also gone. The interior is also slightly different and as I'm sure you know the front has been redesigned. Here are some pics to show the differences.
The 2005 Interior.
The 2003 Interior
<CENTER></CENTER><CENTER></CENTER>
2005 Exterior
2003 Exterior
Hope I was helpful
Andre
The 2005 Interior.
The 2003 Interior
<CENTER>
</CENTER><CENTER></CENTER>2005 Exterior
2003 Exterior
Hope I was helpful
Andre
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Thanks for the pics. Doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference. So far I have: no hood blanket
: no 2nd seat cup holder & center air vent
: black dash & sterring wheel
: redesigned front clip
Thanks for the info so far. Is there anything else anyone knows about?
: no 2nd seat cup holder & center air vent
: black dash & sterring wheel
: redesigned front clip
Thanks for the info so far. Is there anything else anyone knows about?