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Hey guys, my name is Ben and I live in Washington D.C. I currently drive an 05 Chrysler 300C but am looking to buy an Excursion Limited with the powerstroke diesel engine. I found one on autotrader with 71,000 miles going for $22,000. I was wondering if this is a good deal. I'm gonna see if I can get down to 20, but the stealership is giving me a hard time. The VIN # is 1FMSU43P84EA15296. I know on the 300c forum there are a few guys who can run the VIN # and get the vehicle history, I was wondering if there is anyone on this forum who can do the same. Thanks for all your help!
-Ben
-Ben
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From: Saraota, Florida
RUN!!! Run away!! Go Now!! DON't DO IT!!! You will fall in love with it, buy all the accessories you can, love it, hold it, stroke it, then cuss at fuel prices!! You will pull your hair out, go bald or even completely gray!
The price isn't too bad, what size engine? Do lots of research first and believe me when I say you will fall in love with it right after the first test drive. i waited 4 years to buy one but I am sooo happy I got it finally!! GOOD LUCK!!
Ian
The price isn't too bad, what size engine? Do lots of research first and believe me when I say you will fall in love with it right after the first test drive. i waited 4 years to buy one but I am sooo happy I got it finally!! GOOD LUCK!!
Ian
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From: Washington State
Hey, welcome to FTE! 
I love those 300's! Love to have a 300C Touring (the wagon) like they have in Europe. But I'd "settle" for an SRT8 I suppose. 
What you need Ford calls an OASIS. Maybe trying a new thread with that as the title will help garner attention better.
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
S — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bag
U43 — Excursion, four-door, 4x4, Limited
P - must mean 6.0L diesel (not in the FAQ)
8 - The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
4 - Year built: 2004
E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
A15296 - The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
How many miles are on that 04 PSD? You DEFINITELY want to run an OASIS on any early(ish) build 6.0L diesels.
I love those 300's! Love to have a 300C Touring (the wagon) like they have in Europe. But I'd "settle" for an SRT8 I suppose. What you need Ford calls an OASIS. Maybe trying a new thread with that as the title will help garner attention better.
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
S — 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bag
U43 — Excursion, four-door, 4x4, Limited
P - must mean 6.0L diesel (not in the FAQ)
8 - The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
4 - Year built: 2004
E — Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
A15296 - The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
How many miles are on that 04 PSD? You DEFINITELY want to run an OASIS on any early(ish) build 6.0L diesels.
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Welcome...I watched a 2004 diesel ebauer with 54k sell on ebay for $20600 a couple of weeks ago. Currently there are a couple of 05 diesels on ebay for around $25000 so price seems fair.<p>
If you really wanna steal one buy a v10. I watched a 2003 blacked out v10 4wd with dvd and 110k miles sell for $8000 as a no reserve the other day. I paid $11000 for my 2000 v-10 last year and probably would not get half for it a year later.
If you really wanna steal one buy a v10. I watched a 2003 blacked out v10 4wd with dvd and 110k miles sell for $8000 as a no reserve the other day. I paid $11000 for my 2000 v-10 last year and probably would not get half for it a year later.
