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Ford Excursion vs Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL - The battle of the titans

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What is this discussion about? Ford Excursion, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, SUV

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#289 of 423 Wanted Station Wagon by lambdapro

Apr 24, 2001 (8:52 am)

Just a brief followup on getting the Suburban. I have seen other folks mention that the Suburban with the coil springs on the rear is now a station wagon. Well, I wanted a station wagon, but they have not made a large station wagon since the 1996 Chevy Caprice. I would still buy a Chevy Caprice now, but the Tahoe/Suburban in a base package is the closest for me to an affordable large station wagon. I currently have four wagons and will now see if the Suburban succeeds as a large family wagon. My main gripe about the Suburban class of vehicle will be that I can't easily get to boats on top of the vehicle like I can with a station wagon.

#290 of 423 Hi lambdapro (tall rigs) by steve_ HOST

Apr 24, 2001 (8:55 am)

That's why you see so many rusted but running 4x4 Toyota Tercel wagons at the put-ins

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#291 of 423 Suburban Rack Height by lambdapro

Apr 24, 2001 (12:09 pm)

My wife is looking forward to the Suburban with boat racks on top because it will be tall enough that folks won't hit their heads on the racks. She won't let me leave racks on her current Sable for this very reason. So that is actually a big benefit of the Suburban over another station wagon for us.
Heck, if the Suburban is tall enough, maybe I can carry four kayaks on the top and sling one under the rack on each side to make six, eh?

#292 of 423 Hi again lambdapro by steve_ HOST

Apr 24, 2001 (12:37 pm)

Well, not knocking your head on the racks (esp. when they're 78 inches wide like mine) is a definite advantage, and I can speak from experience there too

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#293 of 423 Wide Racks by lambdapro

Apr 24, 2001 (2:08 pm)

Same here. The 78" wides are great. I have two wagons set up for four racing kayaks each, TLC saddles. Then I have the other wagon wet up for 7 kayak polo boats using a kayak stacker. The worst I got hurt was getting out and spearing the middle of my upper back on one of the 78" wides. I now keep old tennis balls on the ends of my bars.
I am definitely looking forward to Excursion/Suburban type height on the bars!

#295 of 423 Suburban v Excursion by jcimage

May 05, 2001 (1:06 pm)

There really is no comparison. I've spent many miles in both, actually all of Fords SUV's and 'burbs and Tahoe's. The EX is based on a f250 chasis, so If you like to ride in a lumber truck, here you go. Keep in mind if that lumber truck is loaded, it will ride much beter. The EX's steering is wild. You're always turning the wheel even when you're going straight. It's similar to a small ferry w/ fixed prop. In 1995 the suburban had it's own chasis made. It rides very nice. However, I wouldn't buy pre 2000. Brakes, transmition, brakes. 2000 and up have corrected most of it's shortcomings. The ex has a ways to go. And whats up with all of Fords seats, no comparison to the GM's buckets. Surprisingly enough the ford 2 door explorer sport had the best ride of all the fors suv's. This I'd consider. But you can't go wrong with the 'burb.
Stay far from Jeep GC. expecially the pre 99. Horrible ride, total market saturation/ depreciation. Many problems. Of course this is all imho.

#297 of 423 king of the road by palfito01

May 30, 2001 (9:36 am)

I have been driving trucks/SUV's most of the last 20 years and I think the Excursion is one of the best I have ever driven.
 
If you are driving a bunch of kids around most of the day a Suburban is fine, but if you want a truck that can take alot of abuse the Ford Excursion is the only way to go. Everyone has to remember that the Ford Excursion was designed to tow heavy trailers, not to ride like a Cadillac and transport a bunch of kids.
 
I guess, I felt like doing a little bit of venting!!!

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