Need help making a decision.....
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Need help making a decision.....
Hello fellow ford owners,
I am certainly new here and wanted some help making a decision. I have been searching for a second vehicle for quite some time now, i currently work for a local sheriff's department and have a take home car. I have come across a 2000 Excursion Limited with the 6.8L V10 with 181,000 miles for a really good price. it looks in pretty good shape, besides some normal dings and dents (especially being a black color), wheels are pitting pretty badly.
I did notice it was purchase from a dealers auction, so naturally i have some concerns.
1) Reliability
2) mileage being that high, what am i going to expect to replace/rebuild?
3) should i completely stay away....
I did notice it was purchase from a dealers auction, so naturally i have some concerns.
1) Reliability
2) mileage being that high, what am i going to expect to replace/rebuild?
3) should i completely stay away....
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Get the vin
Do a carfax and oasis report from a ford dealer.
I have an 02 V10 and as long as the maint was performed regularly then mechanically it may be fine pending what the reports say. Mainly the homework on this will the answer.
Do a carfax and oasis report from a ford dealer.
I have an 02 V10 and as long as the maint was performed regularly then mechanically it may be fine pending what the reports say. Mainly the homework on this will the answer.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
From: Stafford, VA
Hello fellow ford owners,
I am certainly new here and wanted some help making a decision. I have been searching for a second vehicle for quite some time now, i currently work for a local sheriff's department and have a take home car. I have come across a 2000 Excursion Limited with the 6.8L V10 with 181,000 miles for a really good price. it looks in pretty good shape, besides some normal dings and dents (especially being a black color), wheels are pitting pretty badly.
I did notice it was purchase from a dealers auction, so naturally i have some concerns.
1) Reliability
2) mileage being that high, what am i going to expect to replace/rebuild?
3) should i completely stay away....
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 2
From: Summit, MS
Being a 2000, A concern would be spark plug blowout. With 181k on it, I would assume a tune up has been done, just wouldn't hurt to get in there and do another one, or at least check all cop's and plugs for torque(easier said than done on a 6.8 I know) but nothing a saturday in the driveway and a 6 pack can't take care of.
Junior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
As long as it checks out ok, and is just a 2nd vehicle, you should be ok.
I retired from a Sheriff's Office and always had a take home car. Always kept a decent running 2nd though for the wife kids, and "just in case" times
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Damonkr
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Mar 25, 2010 09:04 AM
