Bought the wife a newer car..

[Duncan]

V-10 probably.

7.3, but I am sure they where just trying to pull a fast one and price it out as a V10. And I bet they get away with it more often than not.

[FATHERFORD]

7.3, but I am sure they where just trying to pull a fast one and price it out as a V10. And I bet they get away with it more often than not.

Still, trashed 5.4 models sell more then 3k...

With the 7.3 that thing is easy 10k+, even with ripped leather and the rear quarter looking like that.

[Duncan]

Still, trashed 5.4 models sell more then 3k...

With the 7.3 that thing is easy 10k+, even with ripped leather and the rear quarter looking like that.

I paid 10k for it nearly 8 years ago. Its a solid truck, I have not had to do anything to it (mechanically) other than an alternator, two batteries, and the UVC wiring harnesses so I am glad they didn't offer me what I was willing to part with it for...which was 6k. With our three kids and their friends, and the wife uses it for one of her part time jobs (her friend runs a wedding planning business and she enjoys arranging the flowers, they also use it to move a bunch of wedding stuff to and from the weddings) it comes in handy.

[SSMAN]

Nice car!

[JimD]

Nice car!

X2 i like it!

[bcoop]

I paid 10k for it nearly 8 years ago. Its a solid truck, I have not had to do anything to it (mechanically) other than an alternator, two batteries, and the UVC wiring harnesses so I am glad they didn't offer me what I was willing to part with it for...which was 6k. With our three kids and their friends, and the wife uses it for one of her part time jobs (her friend runs a wedding planning business and she enjoys arranging the flowers, they also use it to move a bunch of wedding stuff to and from the weddings) it comes in handy.

I'll give you $4000 and a half chewed stick of gum.

[Pro88LX]

That SHO is sick!

[Rreemo]

I really like those new Taurus'. Livernois is known for making some majic happen with the new EcoBoost SHO's too....Supposidly a tune and exhaust will tip em into the high 12's



BTW - I like the Excursion too....always loved those with the 7.3, and a shitty high mileage one will still pull $8-10K easy. My brother bought one brand new in 01'....he and his family have been all over the country in that thing...hell it's even been across Canada and Alaska....last time I talked to him about it, it had just turned 280K, it's had regular maintenance, a couple alternators, all new front suspension at 200K, and one transmission a little under 200K....but otherwise an outstandingly reliable truck. My brother tows a big ole tractor on a 24' trailer with that thing too....for years now.

[Duncan]

I'll give you $4000 and a half chewed stick of gum.

Depends on the flavor...if it still has any

[Duncan]

Nice car!

X2 i like it!

Nice car!

That SHO is sick!

Thanks! It is good times.

[Duncan]

I really like those new Taurus'. Livernois is known for making some majic happen with the new EcoBoost SHO's too....Supposidly a tune and exhaust will tip em into the high 12's



BTW - I like the Excursion too....always loved those with the 7.3, and a shitty high mileage one will still pull $8-10K easy. My brother bought one brand new in 01'....he and his family have been all over the country in that thing...hell it's even been across Canada and Alaska....last time I talked to him about it, it had just turned 280K, it's had regular maintenance, a couple alternators, all new front suspension at 200K, and one transmission a little under 200K....but otherwise an outstandingly reliable truck. My brother tows a big ole tractor on a 24' trailer with that thing too....for years now.

Hmm....I do like lowered look, but its pretty damn comfortable as is and I am sure lowering it would result in a stiffer ride. I should just leave it alone cause I am sure lowering it would just lead to modifying it more.

Yeah, I plan on owning the Excursion until it dies completely which hopefully wont happen before another 200k. It even gets 18mpg around town, no need to do away with it just yet.

[Duncan]

Took the Taurus to the track Friday (11/16/12)

Airaid CAI, everything else is stock;

60ft = 2.1101
330ft = 5.7558
1/8th = 8.8526
mph = 80.16

I will say that I dont care for the FWD based AWD system in these things (on the track anyway). If the front tires spin too much, the computer will not send any power to the rear wheels so you cannot brake boost very high at all (unless there is something wrong with mine...may have it looked at)