Selling my rig
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From: Granada Hills, CA
We are looking for one right now to replace my 07 Expy EL and I am hoping for a deal like that or maybe even cheaper. But 6 mo ago would even happen.
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I am not selling because of fuel prices, but I agree it is sad to see this happening to this country.
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From: Rochester, NY
Not sure what part of CA you are in, but here is an 05 Limited V10 with 48K asking $20K
cars.com: 2005 Ford Excursion Limited
A lot of the Gold Limiteds were rental vehicles, but since this one has the towing mirrors it probably isn't, and you might very well have the towing package with the rear sway bar.
Be sure to jack the front wheels and check the ball joints and test for a vacuum leak in the 4WD by putting the heat on full on the floor, then putting it in 4wd. If there's a vacuum leak, then the heat will flip to the defrost vent.
Happy hunting.
cars.com: 2005 Ford Excursion Limited
A lot of the Gold Limiteds were rental vehicles, but since this one has the towing mirrors it probably isn't, and you might very well have the towing package with the rear sway bar.
Be sure to jack the front wheels and check the ball joints and test for a vacuum leak in the 4WD by putting the heat on full on the floor, then putting it in 4wd. If there's a vacuum leak, then the heat will flip to the defrost vent.
Happy hunting.
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From: Cottageville, WV
I bought mine to go out west to Yellowstone with a 24' travel trailer. My 96 F250 Crewcab just does not have enough room for 6 comfortably for the 6000 mile round trip. I got an 03 V10 limited 4x4 with 66500 miles for $14,850. It is the right time to buy.
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From: North Providence, RI
The Excursion and the asking price is NOT the issue right now.
I am afraid people are going to see where these fuel prices stop before investing in a large SUV like your Excursion. If fuel was a very stable $3.00 a gallon, I would give you $29,500 right now without question. With the strong possibility of diesel going to $6.00 a gallon I would have to pass on what I see as a good deal.
I posted a subject a few months ago asking how many people were going to sell out of their Excursions because of the rising fuel prices. Not one person said they were. But now I see people left and right wanting to sell out. It's so sad this has happened in America.
I am afraid people are going to see where these fuel prices stop before investing in a large SUV like your Excursion. If fuel was a very stable $3.00 a gallon, I would give you $29,500 right now without question. With the strong possibility of diesel going to $6.00 a gallon I would have to pass on what I see as a good deal.
I posted a subject a few months ago asking how many people were going to sell out of their Excursions because of the rising fuel prices. Not one person said they were. But now I see people left and right wanting to sell out. It's so sad this has happened in America.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Granada Hills, CA
Not sure what part of CA you are in, but here is an 05 Limited V10 with 48K asking $20K
cars.com: 2005 Ford Excursion Limited
Be sure to jack the front wheels and check the ball joints and test for a vacuum leak in the 4WD by putting the heat on full on the floor, then putting it in 4wd. If there's a vacuum leak, then the heat will flip to the defrost vent.
Happy hunting.
cars.com: 2005 Ford Excursion Limited
Be sure to jack the front wheels and check the ball joints and test for a vacuum leak in the 4WD by putting the heat on full on the floor, then putting it in 4wd. If there's a vacuum leak, then the heat will flip to the defrost vent.
Happy hunting.
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From: Stuart, FL
I just put 29.5 gallons in the Ex at 4.50/gal. :-( Even though I hardly drive the beast I figured I would fill it up now since diesel isn't getting any cheaper. But I won't be selling it. I only have another 12 years and it will be a classic!
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From: North Providence, RI
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From: Ontario, CA
Dad always used to say "It costs just as much to keep the tank full as it does empty!" I am trying to fill mine before it hits half-tank. Last week, no such luck!! It took nearly 30 gallons. But I'll not be giving it up. Making a trip this weekend to Santa Barbara for the daughter's 25th birthday, and will have 3 adults and 2 teenagers riding there, and another teen and 9 YO coming back. We'll all fit comfortably in the Ex, and there are not a lot of vehicles that can make that claim!!! I'm keeping mine!!!
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From: Ontario, CA
But I will be topping off here in Ontario, and I won't think about filling it 'til I get back!!!
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From: Spokane, WA
I just had a customer in my tire store the other day looking at an '05 Limited PSD with 15K on it for $39,000. It was supposedly immaculate with 6-inch lift etc. He actually came in to see what it would cost to lower it back down because his wife didn't like the lift. There's buyers out there, just be patient. Like most of you, we're keepin' ours. Can't be beat for road trips.