Need help finding an '05 EX
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Need help finding an '05 EX
What I am looking for is a black 2005 4X4 diesel Excursion. I want the Bench seat on the second row, limited. I want the rear air deflector, but I know I'll have to add that on later. I saw one on ebay that had 20" King Ranch rims on it and I missed it. I have seen them with Banks systems, custom exhaust and sunroofs. (listed in Phoenix and bought by a dude in Atlanta). I look on Cars.Com, Autotrader and Vehix. Need milage as low as possible (DUH, I KNOW) Want the DVD system and I know I'll have to spend more money to get it just like I want is (winch, Buskstop bumper, ect.)
Keep an eye peeled. I should have my money in about 30 days.
Thanks,
Keep an eye peeled. I should have my money in about 30 days.
Thanks,
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Need help finding an '05 EX
The guy that sold the truck, had the sunroof installed aftermarket in Arizona. It did look great. They did a really good job on the interior roof. Looked like a factory job.
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The two things this does not have that I want is the bench seat and not the quad captains chairs and I want the tube step bumpers, as opposed to the black running boards. But other than that, your right.
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The quad chairs can be swapped out if everything else checks out. Someone may even swap you boards for steps. It took me about 3 months to find the right one so be patient (was VERY hard for me!!) and the right one will come along. I'm lucky my wife is understanding - we went on several trips looking at ones which were not as advertised. I wanted a lower mileage very clean example and it was tough. Do you need the extra seat the bench provides? I wanted the quads to allow for easy access to the 3rd row and give room for 2 80lb dogs to lay down.
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Need help finding an '05 EX
Yes, patience is NOT one of my virtues. I thanks for the input. I am going to look on ebay for a set of 20" King Ranch wheels and tires. Sometimes you can find them. I'll just keep looking, because with my '01 diesel, (which I had to sell) had 240,000+ on it and showed no signs of slowing down. The diesel's will last forever if you take care of them. I don't care what Obama says, diesel's are a better alternative than hybrids for what I have to do.
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If you're willing to settle for an '04 this one may be right up your alley: http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1226494244.html
Very few of the '05 X's actually got '05 engines; for the most part they got carryover '04 engines. So this wouldn't be a far cry from what you're looking for.
Very few of the '05 X's actually got '05 engines; for the most part they got carryover '04 engines. So this wouldn't be a far cry from what you're looking for.
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The only thing on mine which I thought I would not like are the paddle mirrors and I've actually gotten used to them. I like the LED turn signal indicators. I towed my boat this past weekend and could see very well - partly due to just the width of the actual truck. The mirrors are an easy swap though - so again don't let a deal go away when it's 3 bolts and a wiring harness away from being perfect! I may swap eventually - mainly because the tow mirrors look tougher not because I need the extra visibility.
Not sure how far you are willing to drive - but Crossroads Ford in Raleigh, NC usually has a good selection of diesel Ex's. They had 5 last week and all are gone at the moment - but doesn't hurt to keep checking back:
http://www.crossroadscars.com/invent...ord&_used=true
Not sure how far you are willing to drive - but Crossroads Ford in Raleigh, NC usually has a good selection of diesel Ex's. They had 5 last week and all are gone at the moment - but doesn't hurt to keep checking back:
http://www.crossroadscars.com/invent...ord&_used=true