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

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#362 of 423 I own both by sjhflipper Oct 25, 2003 (11:06 pm)
I have a 2001 Excursion Limited and I just bought a 2003 Z71 1500 Suburban for my wife. Both are 4x4s and are loaded. If you compare vehicles you must compare an Excursion with a 2500 Suburban. Next you can buy a diesel Excursion for the same price as a 2500 gas Suburban. I get 18.2 miles to the gallon with my (7.3L) Excursion (3.73 rear-end) 70 mph and the Excursion has a 44 gallon tank. That's over 800 miles per tank. Also, I can buy diesel for 151.9 compared with 189.9 for unleaded. The Suburban (5.3L / 3.73 rear-end)has 31 gallon tank and gets 16 miles per gallon 70 mph. Don't forget the diesel excursion is warranted to 100,000 miles and will last a lot longer than a gas engine. Also, with my comparison I have a 1500 Suburban not a gas guzzling 2500. The maintenance is a little more on the diesel, however, do it yourself and an oil change will cost you only $20 more on the diesel. My wife's Suburban is gadget friendly and has a lot to offer the driver. Onstar, XM sat radio, drivers information center that is out of this world, memory seats, 3-way lumbar support, dual heated front seats with 3 temp settings on your back and butt, 3 zone climate control and so much more I can't possibly mention them all. I just drove the suburban 700 miles and it was amazing. Here is the bottom line, the Excursion is a man's truck I wish it had the electronic features that are standard in the LT Suburban (Ford is dropping the ball we want computers that tell us everything and are at our finger tips (Ford get with the program)), however, I like the way Excursion drives and the confidence I have in the longevity of the diesel engine and ruggedness in the F250 frame. My wife on the other hand loves her Suburban (if only GM would put a diesel with the allison tranny in the suburban) and equally enjoys the fact that her Z71 drives like a car. Oh by the way, when we make extended trips together with both vehicles I tow the Suburban behind the Excursion, for the same reasons I listed above with regards to the diesel engine and MPG. Hopefully this offers some insight from a two SUV family. To all you earth friendly psychos, I'm confident that my family and friends will survive an impact with your Honda insight... how about you?
#363 of 423 re: I own both by tidester HOST Oct 26, 2003 (9:20 am)
To all you earth friendly psychos, I'm confident that my family and friends will survive an impact with your Honda insight... how about you?   This is not the place to fight the "SUVs vs. the World" battles. Take it over to the I don't like SUVs, why do you? discussion.   tidester, host
#364 of 423 sjhflipper by li_sailor Oct 26, 2003 (10:11 am)
...the fact that her Z71 drives like a car.   LOL! I guess that's compared to the Excursion   BTW...have either of actually driven a car?   ...I tow the Suburban behind the Excursion... Hopefully this offers some insight from a two SUV family.   Posting that certainly offers some insight into you   I'm confident that my family and friends will survive an impact with your Honda insight... how about you?   Oh, who cares. It's not like they're, you know, human or anything.
#365 of 423 Thank you, Tides...... by nvbanker Nov 07, 2003 (6:57 pm)
but it appears you killed the thread, unfortunately. I was really enjoying reading this cocophany of testosteronism. In my early days, a driveway with a Cadillac & a Lincoln in it was a house where somebody refused to be outdone! I think towing a Burb with an Excursion tops that easily!
#366 of 423 nvbanker by li_sailor Nov 07, 2003 (9:14 pm)
With 13 posts since January and no posts for 6 months, I think it was dead already.
#367 of 423 NVB/LI_S by tidester HOST Nov 07, 2003 (9:47 pm)
I think it was dead already.   Agree!   Besides, none of these folks ever showed up for the party at I don't like SUVs, why do you?.   tidester, host
#368 of 423 Our Experience by phkck Nov 09, 2003 (2:26 pm)
We owned an Excursion 00 V-10 4WD Limited. We recently purchased an 03 Suburban 1500 V-8 4WD LT. In between we did have a Chrysler mini-van. For a long highway trip the Excursion is something we miss. The seats are great, you pack whatever you want and go. The step in height is what killed our joy with the vehicle. Trying to load our two daughters was an exercise on a daily basis. Heck, at 6'2" I had to step on the running board to get in! The V-10 was a strong runner, even in the mtns of Colo I had no problem keeping up with traffic (read above the speed limit). But the gas mileage penalty was excessive as we of often would get 10mpg. Best day we could coax 13-14 on highway but not usually. The mini-van we tried but there was just not enough room for the stroller and groceries. We needed a vehicle that could get our family of 4 to the airport, pick up 2 adults and luggage and still be comfortable. The Suburban has a great step in height, only slightly higher than the mini-van and overall gas mileage is better (13.5 - 14.5) My wife and I find the around town ride and handling better. Still think the Excursion is a great vehicle, just was not working for us.
#369 of 423 Test Drive tells the tale by thylantyr Dec 16, 2003 (11:43 pm)
Test driving Suburban then Excursion tells the tale and the consumer can decide what is best for them. I consider both of these vehicles totally different.   Suburban - 2000 pounds lighter, 5.3L V8 runs well, comfortable ride, no fear of driving fast on the freeway during rush hour ~70-90 mph, but too much bad press on the internet about the engines.   Excursion PSD - Heavy beast, feels like a giant box with wheels, rough ride, fear of driving fast on the freeway during rush hour >70 mph, feels clumsy on turns, but it has diesel!   Both vehicles lack modern internal design and utility. Both require removed of 3rd row seats to haul sheets of plywood.   Both GM and Ford need to moderize the interiors, perhaps they can learn from the new Nissan Pathfinder Armada, this new vehicle is interesting. It's only a 1/2 ton SUV, but it's optimzed for people comfort. Second row leg room is better than GM or Ford offerings, the powertrain is best in class, it's suspension is excellent, no removal of seats to haul a sheet of plywood and it's shorter in length by a large margin. It's optimized!, but it's ugly - hehehe   Suburban would be my large family vehicle for long trips, heavy tow capability and lots of cargo.   Excursion w/PSD would be my large family vehicle for short trips, heavier tow capability and lots of cargo.   Armada would be my family vehicle for long trips, medium tow capability (even though they claim 9100 lbs towing), 4x8 plywood hauler, and small cargo, funnest to drive and best 2nd row leg room of all SUV's. Replies to this message: psd1 (Aug 05, 2005 9:55 am)
#370 of 423 Test Drive tales.... by jgkii Dec 17, 2003 (9:29 am)
In general, I agree with your comparison of the Sub vs Excursion, but your inclusion of the Armada is a bit off. Nissan has certainly raised the bar with regard to interior refinement in a large SUV, but it's a more direct competitor to the Tahoe or Expedition. With the 3rd row seating in use, there is precious little space for cargo in the Armada. Both the Excursion and the Suburban are far more useful for those who need/want to transport BOTH people AND stuff. Just my 2 cents worth.
#371 of 423 Future of Excursion........Diesel Suburban by scott1256 Jan 20, 2004 (11:17 am)
Sounds like Ford has given the Excursion several more years in the line-up. This makes sense as all the basics for the frame and driveline are from the F250 and F350.   Also, there have been rumors of the new Duramax diesel being available in the Suburban 2500. Any news on that front?

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