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No PSD Excursion for Me
Sorry diesel fans, but I just can't bring myself to order the PowerStroke option on my 2000 Excursion. I really did want to make the switch, but I can't justify it for the following reasons:
1. I rarely have a new vehicle more than two or three years before "new car fever" sets in. (Only my computers get upgraded more frequently!) In this amount of time, I can't recoup the $4K price difference over the V10 in fuel savings.
2. The cackle thing really bothers me. I've heard it first hand on three different trucks recently. (Perhaps because I live in a high-altitude area?) The latest - and worst - was in my bank's parking lot this morning. If these were gas engines, I'd swear the rods were trying to find their way out of the block. That's not something I want to deal with on a brand new, $40K vehicle.
3. My towing is infrequent and limited to about 2,000 pounds. The balance of my driving is highway cruising at 55-65 MPH.
4. I test drove a V10 for a second time and found it had plenty of punch for my tastes.
5. I can afford the gasoline this pig drinks.
Anyway, I am placing a factory order for an Excursion Limited 4x4 (Triton V10) in Estate Green. It will have all the toys including the 4.30 limited-slip gears and trailer-tow mirrors (nice even if you don't tow much).
I have learned a lot by reading the forums on this site and appreciate the information so many have provided. I plan to keep checking in here to see if Ford/Navistar address my concerns and if they do, perhaps I'll consider a diesel truck again in a couple of years.
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4
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