What's better than a 6.0L Excursion?

[rrrr]

Why, a NEW 6.0L Excursion, of course. I traded in my '03 Ex today for a new one.
The '03 was a early build, it had been reflashed and had injector changes and so on. After it developed an oil leak, I decided it was time to visit my good pal, the Fleet Manager.
He was pretty cool about the whole deal, and tomorrow I am picking up the new Ex. I am completely confident the early problems with the 6.0L have been fixed. Actually, I would not have purchased the 6.0L Ex in January '03 except I had totalled my '00 V-10 Ex. Ooops!
So after tomorrow I will be driving a new monster torque, 17 city MPG, zero-to-sixty animal. Payments are only $60/month more with zero down. I think they treated me OK.
Just in time to drive to CBBB!!!! Seeya at the Avi..... :D :D

[SoCalOffshore]

Good luck. Or you could have purchased just one Suburban. :D

[rrrr]

Originally posted by SoCalOffshore
Good luck. Or you could have purchased just one Suburban. :D
Ahhh, no matter old the world gets, there will be that argument that surpasses anything the Chinese have produced over thousands of years..... :D
You will always be instantly able to Identify a 6.0L Ex........
It's the Ford towing a boat that passes your Sub like it was a four banger Kia...
:D :D

[XtrmWakeborder]

Originally posted by rrrr
Ahhh, no matter old the world gets, there will be that argument that surpasses anything the Chinese have produced over thousands of years..... :D
You will always be instantly able to Identify a 6.0L Ex........
It's the Ford towing a boat that passes your Sub like it was a four banger Kia...
:D :D
whoa whoa whoa...can't the sub be bought with the 8.1....Now thats a real man engine lol

[SeaRayPat]

Its bummer you didnt wait for all new 2005 Excursion it will be based on the new F250 and it is going to rock..and why didnt you get the diesel instead of the gas motor......huge power and better milage.just a thought but have fun anyway

[rrrr]

Originally posted by SeaRayPat
Its bummer you didnt wait for all new 2005 Excursion it will be based on the new F250 and it is going to rock..and why didnt you get the diesel instead of the gas motor......huge power and better milage.just a thought but have fun anyway
The '05 body change for the Super Duty will not be extended to the Excursion, that decision is going to be made for the '06 Ex (if they build it).
I did get the stinky motor, the 6.0L is a diesel engine. It's da bomb LOL.

[MagicMtnDan]

Congratulations on buying the second best truck brand you could have purchased ;)

[JustMVG]

Well thats great rrrr, but getting a brand new tranny for nothing from the dealer is pretty good too, mine went out on my V10 Ex 01, and the warranty would have expired in October so i am glad/sad that it happened now, i'll pm you with the dirty details.
So are you going to be here in October??

[Big_Gunz_]

Congrat on the new EX. Been looking to get the same one so keep us posted on how it does.

[C-2]

Originally posted by SoCalOffshore
Good luck. Or you could have purchased just one Suburban. :D
After jumping ship and getting a Ford, I no longer have to cross my fingers while towing up Chevy Hill (or the rest of the trip for that matter).
C-2<------ Glad I jumped ship, but will NEVER vote for Kerry.

[skygod73]

Now add a 4" exhaust and a Predator and you will sh*t at how fast these things are. A high 13s 1/4 mile 8,000 lb diesel for $700 more. A 6.0 liter rice eater!

[Jrocket]

Originally posted by MandMVG
Well thats great rrrr, but getting a brand new tranny for nothing from the dealer is pretty good too, mine went out on my V10 Ex 01, and the warranty would have expired in October so i am glad/sad that it happened now, i'll pm you with the dirty details.
So are you going to be here in October??
He has a different trans.

[ty34984]

i have a 8.1 3/4 ton suburban and ill tow with the best of them and i have never had a tranny problem :)

[rrrr]

Originally posted by ty34984
i have a 8.1 3/4 ton suburban and ill tow with the best of them and i have never had a tranny problem :)
Passes everything but gas stations?
:D :D

[RiverOtter]

Originally posted by ty34984
i have a 8.1 3/4 ton suburban and ill tow with the best of them and i have never had a tranny problem :)
Probably will not :D

[BarryMac]

i have a 8.1 3/4 ton suburban and ill tow with the best of them and i have never had a tranny problem
Passes everything but gas stations?
:D :D
amen to that, 11 miles to the gallon on a good day...
gjb

[ty34984]

11 mpg you wish .....9 but it pulls like a (&(&^*%%

[rrrr]

My old Ex was showing 16.8 average on the fuel 'puter when I turned it in, and I drive like an idiot. Towing the boat (5,500 lbs) it got 13 sumthin'.
We took it to New Mexico last summer, got almost 20 while driving 80-90 MPH most of the time.
Diesel is $1.75 here, regular is $1.90.
Life is good. :D :D

[RiverOtter]

I know there has been a thread on why GM won't put the Duramax in the Burb. I can't believe GM will keep ignoring the consumer demand for a Dmax Burb. I have an 02 Z71 burb. It gets 16.8 on the way to the beach running 85 to 90. My biggest peeve is not being able to hold overdrive at 75 while towing? Will the Dmax in the SD's do this?

[gramps]

the DuraMax is GREAT!!!! Mine gets 18 - 20 going down the freeway.........

[v-drive]

Are they going to continue making the Excursion. My boss is going to buy a new Escalide for his wife and I'm having a fit over it. After being a GM person for years I bought a F150 and have never been happier and also have countless friends that have done the same with no complaints. v-drive

[al cole'holic]

..a 6.6L Duramax? :D

[jackpunx]

Originally posted by al cole'holic
..a 6.6L Duramax? :D
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust.. if it wasnt for chevy's Tools would rust..lol

[rrrr]

I'm back from the dealer! The new Ex is, uh, like the old one. :D :D
Rides nicer and the engine seems to be quieter. Ford threw in a neat little accessory kit for the DVD..... a wireless remote and two wireless headphones.
I'll be driving to Laughlin on my own, I'm sure my wife will be in the back watching movies all 1100 miles..... :D

[gramps]

Ford threw in a neat little accessory kit for the DVD..... a wireless remote and two wireless headphones.
Ford must be finally trying to catch up with GMC, my 2003 Duramax came with those..............

[Jrocket]

Originally posted by al cole'holic
..a 6.6L Duramax? :D
Duramax is a great engine,one of the better JAPANESE diesels made.:D

[Jrocket]

Originally posted by gramps
my 2003 Duramax came with those..............
Your diesel came with head phones? LOL:D