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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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#384 of 423 Re: ONE MORE THING [chrisdc] by beatfarmer

Mar 18, 2005 (2:58 pm)

Replying to: chrisdc (Mar 02, 2005 12:48 pm)
Coming in late but here it goes.
 
If heavy towing is not a concern, then you might be better served with a 1500 Surburban with the 5.3 and 3.42 rear.
 
The Ex is based on the SD truck line and rides like the 3/4 ton truck it is. With the PSD or V-10 it makes a great towing vehicle. With the 5.4, it is underpowered.
 
The Sub come in 1500 1/2 ton or 2500 3/4 ton. Both have a "softer" ride than the Ex. 2500 come with either the 6.0 or 8.1 engines. The 2500 is in the same class towing wise as the Ex.
 
1500 Subs can be found with either a part time shift on the fly 4x4 system or an auto 4x4 system. 2500 Subs and the Ex are both part time systems. Neither vehicle will do well off road, due to their length and weight. The Ex is quite heavy, especially with the PSD
 
Drive both the 1500 and 2500 Subs and drive both the gas and PSD Ex. Buy the one you like.
 
WARNING!! Buying a big, powerful truck can lead to excessive purchasing of toys (boats, campers, etc). Use with caution ; )

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Apr 08, 2005 (10:28 am)

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#386 of 423 Re: Test Drive tells the tale [thylantyr] by psd1

Aug 05, 2005 (10:55 am)

Replying to: thylantyr (Dec 17, 2003 12:43 am)
You pretty much don't like the Excursion. Let me tell you that the Excursion is one of the most coolest vehicles ever and you own it in 7.3L V8 Powerstroke turbo diesel which is even better, for more power, and good speed. Because you own it in diesel you have better fuel milege which means that the fuel doesn't run out as fast. If you compare the Excursion to the Suburban I would stick more with your Excursion simply because It's more powerful you could use it for just about anything Hauling Trailers etc. and saves more fuel than the Suburban.
 
The Suburban on the other hand is a good truck but the only bad thing is, is that because it's a big truck (not bigger than the Excursion) and is a gasoline (v8) it'll struggle more with lot's of cargo than the Excursion and it'll use up more fuel for less work, this is why I would stick with the Excursion best. It's more of getting a V10 gas powered truck I mean it's very strong and fast but disposes of too too much fuel do to the amount of work that it does. Just stick with your Excursion diesel your better of and you'll save more money on fuel. It would be nice if they actually had a Suburban powered by diesel (6.6L 8cyl Duramax Diesel) but I guess they don't have any of those in diesel. It's still good though I like the Suburban but It's not as economic and powerful as your Excursion.

#387 of 423 Excursion (6.0L) by psd1

Aug 05, 2005 (11:00 am)

By the way If you want you can even trade in your Ford Excursion for the all new 6.0L V8 Powerstroke turbo diesel. This engine is supurve it's the best of it's class it's a lot better than the 7.3L and more powerful, and it's faster. I know people that own these in 6.0L and they tell me that they are so amaized on how good this engine is it's a little bit quieter than before (7.3L) and it's much better.
 
This one of course does a lot more work, and it's more economici and better.
 
Think about this

#389 of 423 Re: Excursion (6.0L) [psd1] by tdoh

Aug 12, 2005 (10:18 am)

Replying to: psd1 (Aug 05, 2005 11:00 am)
Well with diesel prices now at $3.10/gallon and up in my area (Northern California), the savings isn't as great these days...

#390 of 423 Recent trip in the Ex by starrow68

Aug 20, 2005 (10:29 am)

Been driving the '00 Excursion for almost 5 years and 45k miles of dog show weekends, light loads mostly. I have borrowed a friend's car trailer, steel, not aluminum and load on an '02 Corvette Coupe but have only done it on flat treks up to now for a couple trips. Decided to haul to the track at Reno-Fernley this past weekend and had a great trip. Took it slow within about 5mph of the speed limit in CA and then nothing over 65mph in NV, well except for a couple straight downhill runs. Going slow on return was partly a function of a guy from the track with a limping 3rd gear in a C4 Vette who had to slow going up hills. Putting close to 5k#'s on the rear really settles the Ex down, V10 with towing package, so it rides very comfortable. Most surprising thing was the mileage, filled up out by Vacaville Friday AM, lower price for Chevron, and didn't fill up again until I was inbound Sunday PM about Dixon. Got 12.5mpg, going slow probably was a major factor since I've gotten just under 14mpg when not towing but going at speed limit and maybe a little more with a full load of dogs and gear. After 30 years in Sub's, three different models all going 150k to 178k, I have to say the Ex is a comfortable hauler and so far pretty bullet proof.
Randy

#391 of 423 Re: barfy [barfy] Durango Hemi by lazylynx

Sep 07, 2005 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: barfy (Feb 26, 2004 10:02 am)
Been driving the 2005 Durango 5.7L Hemi. Filled up at freeway, drove 80mph for about 200 miles with 3 passengers and plenty of stuff in the back, filled up again, and got about 12 USmpg. Wonder what your neighbor was doing to get only 8mpg.

#392 of 423 Chevy Suburban Desil Vs. Ford Excursion Desil by chevymaster_08

Sep 11, 2005 (7:55 am)

I think that once Chevy comes out with there desil in there suburban then it will take over the excursion. The chevy rides and handels better with a less boxy looking suburban. It might take the desil suburban a couple of years to take off though just because of the new look that there comming out with. The only people that would stick with the excursion are the people that have to tow a lot a lot and the dihard ford buyers.
 
    On a side note...Why havent any of the manufactures come out with a dually suv desil?

#393 of 423 Re: Chevy Suburban Desil Vs. Ford Excursion Desil [chevymaster_08] by ahightower

Sep 12, 2005 (10:57 am)

Replying to: chevymaster_08 (Sep 11, 2005 7:55 am)
On a side note...Why havent any of the manufactures come out with a dually suv desil?
 
Dual rear wheels are used to increase payload capacity. You can't put enough weight inside the back of an SUV (probably) or use a 5th wheel trailer hitch to warrant the dually wheels. If there is some rare occasion that you put something that extraordinarily heavy in the back of your suburban or excursion, it is not common enough to make up enough market demand to profitably produce a dually SUV.

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