2005 Limited 4x4 6.0
Purchased 12/20/08
21k miles
Garage kept, 1 owner, DVD
$25,000

Been looking for months. By far, better shape than anything I've seen.

 

I don't think you can post a pic until you have 25 posts.....

 

Price paid - $16,500 dead on the current Edmund's "Trade In Value". I have found the Edmunds listings to be accurate.
Date of purchase - 12/18/08
Year/Engine/Trim/Drive - '05/V10 6.8L/Limited/4WD
Mileage - 35,332
Dealer or Private Sale - Private Sale
General location - Houston
Any comments:

My previous Tow Vehicle, a shorty Dodge 3/4 ton High Top Van (for an Airstream 30' Sovereign) had started to run hotter than usual on my last rally run with the Airstream. I changed out the fan clutch about a year ago on the van and did not want to sink money into a new radiator on a 100,000 mile vehicle. Therefore, I was "casually" in the market for a new tow vehicle. After looking for about a month for a low mileage High Top E-350 with a V-10, I spotted the Excur on the Houston Craigslist.

It had been driven almost exclusively by "the wife", who was basically a soccer mom with 3 rug rats aged from 6 to 12 (as can be attested to by the "permanent" orange, grape, and red cool aide stains on the rugs - these colors are low-lighted by various chocolate ice cream drippings).

It seems as if the couple just did not want their kids driven around in a vehicle out of factory warranty.

My gain.

They were asking $17,500, I offered $15,000, and we settled somewhere in the middle. Outside is flawless. Other than the multi-colored carpeting, the interior is also nearly perfect. Certainly good enough for Mary and me and the five pups to go camping in.

As the previous owners (PO's) had already purchased a new BMW of some sort to replace the Excursion, I am sure a cash offer of an envelope chock-a-block full of Ben Franklins prompted a quick transaction.

It has been my experience (especially as I get a bit older and less inclined to do "stupid stuff") that a Tow Vehicle (TV) with a tow rating which includes a 20% "Safety Factor" is a prudent way to enjoy touring this great country. The Airstream, loaded for a long trip, and some boondocking, CATScales at about 7,500 lbs, or 75% of the Limited's 10,000 lb tow rating. I run a Reese Dual Cam at this time, but I am also in the market for a Hensley Arrow. No use taking chances on the things I can control at this stage of the game.

 

If you go to User CP, everyone, including new users, can create a gallery. Upload your pictures there, then link to them if you wish. The FTE site will host them for you.

You can also use photobucket.com if you prefer, but I do not know much about that.

Welcome aboard.

Good Luck,

-JR

 

For those still looking for an X (Or a second one!), I found a killer deal at a dealer in Salem, Wisconsin. A 2004 XLT with leather and DVD and they are Asking $9998.00 Probably could pick this up for under $9k.

Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com

Someone has to pick this up.....

 

2002 Limited Ultimate 4x2 7.3 PSD
Purchased 12/27/08
193k miles Few door dings/scratches two-tone leather with rear captain chairs
Asking: 12,900
Paid: $9750.00
Texas

 

KBB retail $14,140
Price paid $9761 +$198 Dealer fees
Date of purchase 12/17/2008
Year/Engine/Trim/Drive 2001/7.3 Diesel/Limited/4x4
Mileage 139487
Dealer or Private Sale Dealer (sundance motors/ebay)
General location Denver, Colorado
Any comments:
After purchase expenses
1 glow plug $10
1 Factory key $35 + $65 programming... only had one key
2 extra remotes $25 via ebay
AAA towing -free-
I Just bought this one off ebay. You can search the item number (120363253212). I looked at it several months back but they did not accept my offer then. This time they did. They had also fixed the fuel leak and had new fuel pump installed. However I ended up having to have AAA tow it most of the way home (84 miles) due to the Passive Anti-theft System activating. (THANKS to AAA Plus/RV 100 miles free towing) Turned out that at some point it had a remote start system installed. it had since been removed and they just cut the wires and left the transducer chip from the remote start Zip Tied to the steering column. Thus it was interefering with the PATS getting the correct signal from the Factory key.... Also had to replace the #4 glow plug as the DTC was triggered... new problem but he gave me $50 off the price for it..
I like it so far, Its pretty clean with only a few minor issues. Previous owner also had installed a 4" downpipe and exhaust... that was a nice little bonus that the seller didn't catch in selling it (rancho 9000 shocks too). The tires are a bit wide for my liking 315/75r16 BFG AT's so may go for something narrower like 255/85r16... There is a slight clunk in the front going over bumps; I think a tie rod is bad. had to tighten up the steering box ball and worm drive due to excessive play. lastly the tranny downshifts a bit too easily so I plan to add a shift kit like trans go or something. No keyless entry remote was included and only got one key. though had spare remote from previous truck at home.
These little issues are why I never buy a vehicle long distance via ebay or any other source where I cannot drive it and check it out first...

 

2000 XLT V10 4x4
$6800-wholesaler friend
65K miles
Black/gray cloth
430 lsd
perfect interior
one dent under passenger taillight-fixed
roof rails removed and roof paint saved!
surprisingly excellent paint condition(except fo the rear hatch handle cover; the clear coat is flaking!?)
no leaks(except for a corroded rear diff cover)
1 owner Oasis/carfax/dealership confirmed
I hate the wheels...maybe they can be polished?

I used to own Suburbans and was skeptical about changing, but I'm pleasantly surprised! It doesn't even wander like a lot of posters here say they do....not sure why not.
Scott

 

2003 XLT 7.3L 4x4 CC SB Auto
KBB Retail Excellent Condition - $22,000
$15k OTD Dealer Redding CA
88K miles, gray cloth, 3.73, Nice interior, No Dents / white paint, Fake Chrome 16" rims

This dealer had about 5 1999 - 2003 4x4 7.3L trucks on his lot. This was the nicest and after driving a few others, I was sold on this one.

Only down side to this purchase... it has a Salvage Title. This was from a Theft Recovery. Locks are clean, steering column not damaged. Prior owners most likely couldn't afford the vehicle anymore, drove it to somewhere, parked it, and called the police and insurance. 30 days after reporting if vehicle is not found it is written off and issued as Salvage.

 

$6101.00
05-20-2009
2000 V10 Limited
105,500 miles
EBay
Miami, FL
DVD, ALPINE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

 

Price paid 21,000
Date of purchase june 2008
Year/Engine/Trim/Drive 2005 v10 limited 4x4
Mileage 19k miles at purchse
Dealer or Private Sale carmax
General location laurel md
Any comments


jeff

 

2004 Excursion Limited 4wd
6.0ltr PSD
76K miles
One Owner
Interior and exterior in excellent shape
$16,650.00
Phoenix, AZ - Absolutely NO rust or corrosion whatsoever!
Purchased 12/15/2008

Mods: Oil by-pass filtration, coolant by-pass filtration, idle mod

I looked at craigslist, ebay and autotrader in determining what a fair price was. Having sold cars in the past (short stint thank God), I think KBB and NADA had their place at one time, but with today's access to information are obsolete. Besides, KBB and NADA have never offered to buy or sell by vehicle for me.

I did replace the overhead console in the truck. The trip computer died within a month of buying the truck and I accidentally broke the door off of the sunglass holder while wrestling with a passenger (no further explanation will be given here). Got a quote from the dealer of $824.00. Bought one in auction on ebay in perfect condition for $96.00 and installed it in 20 minutes myself.

 

Price paid: $12,000

Date of purchase: 3/24/2009

Year/Engine/Trim/Drive: 2004, V10, XLT, 4X4

Mileage 80,400

Dealer or Private Sale : Local Dealer

General location: Anchorage, Alaska

Any comments

its in much better shape(pretty much perfect) compared to the older 00/01s i was looking at also the truck still books here for $15,900 and its pretty loaded with DVD, ajustable pedles, backup sensors. i wanted a limited but i couldnt pass up the price and the options i found on this one.


here she was on the lot, day i bought it

 

Thought I would drag this old thead out of the wood work "When there were bargains" to be had in Excursions.

Check today's prices compaired to some of these prices.

 

In April of 2009 I paid $10,900 for a 2003 XLT V10 with 68,000 on it. I asked on this site if this was a good price. Most replies told me I should be able to get the vehicle for $8,000 or less. I replaced the tires ($800) and was told that one of the ball joints is starting to show signs of wear (quoted $700 to replace both sidess with moog greasable ball joints). The dealer did do some AC warranty work after I showed him that he gave me an incorrect Oasis report (thanks to this site) and the real oasis showed some ac problems. I continue to look on Craigs list and have yet to find a comparable truck in this price range in the midwest.