new excursion limited v10
02-10-2006, 06:41 AM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
Originally Posted by Panic Button
Have a 2000 V10 and a 2002 Diesel, 15mpg towing & 19mpg with the diesel they are blowing smoke up your a**!! More like 16 non towing and 11-12 towing. V10 gets 8 towing and 13-14 around town, both MPG towing 10K Cig...
I have the 6.0. The 7.3 doesn't enjoy the same fuel efficiency.
02-10-2006, 06:43 AM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
If you buy an Ex, do the DIY Superduty suspension upgrade. Front springs/rear blocks. Lifts it about 3" in the front and levels it. makes a much better, more stable ride and a big difference towing. Plus you can put 315/17 tires on it (Hummer H2 size)
02-10-2006, 07:09 AM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
I pulled my Tiger to Florida and back in November about 3200 miles and averaged 12 MPG with a GM Duramax. Normal in town driving is around 16 MPG.
02-10-2006, 11:14 PM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
357sr1man I will be more than happy to race your buddies modded Excursion with my modded duramax duall any day and lay a GRAND on it. wont even have to do it in secret let the public see it.
02-11-2006, 08:25 PM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
Originally Posted by JPD Motorsports
357sr1man I will be more than happy to race your buddies modded Excursion with my modded duramax duall any day and lay a GRAND on it. wont even have to do it in secret let the public see it.
02-14-2006, 09:23 AM
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Re: new excursion limited v10
I dont think its as cut and dry as people think.
Lets do some math based on some of Trouty's findings
V10 14mpg Hwy
Diesel 18mpg Hwy
Current Gas Price (Tampa) $2.30
Current Diesel Price (Tampa) $2.65
Cost of gas based on 100,000 miles $16428.00
Cost of Diesel based on 100,000 miles $14722.00
Diesel Cost Savings over Gas $ 1706.00 ( Based on 100,000mi)
Diesel Option cost over V10 $5100.00
Net Loss for Diesel $3394.00
5 year old resale on Ford Diesel Truck (NADA) $19075.00
5 year old resale on V10 Truck $15500.00
Difference $3575.00
Net Net Cost savings of owning a Diesel truck over gas (5 years/100000mi = $181
This does not include Additional cost in maintance etc.........
So one must ask is it that much of a difference, and how many of us actually keep a truck that long?
Lets do some math based on some of Trouty's findings
V10 14mpg Hwy
Diesel 18mpg Hwy
Current Gas Price (Tampa) $2.30
Current Diesel Price (Tampa) $2.65
Cost of gas based on 100,000 miles $16428.00
Cost of Diesel based on 100,000 miles $14722.00
Diesel Cost Savings over Gas $ 1706.00 ( Based on 100,000mi)
Diesel Option cost over V10 $5100.00
Net Loss for Diesel $3394.00
5 year old resale on Ford Diesel Truck (NADA) $19075.00
5 year old resale on V10 Truck $15500.00
Difference $3575.00
Net Net Cost savings of owning a Diesel truck over gas (5 years/100000mi = $181
This does not include Additional cost in maintance etc.........
So one must ask is it that much of a difference, and how many of us actually keep a truck that long?
