I own a 2000 Excursion Limited with a 7.3 Powerstroke. I have a chance to upgrade to a 2003 Limited with the same 7.3 Powerstroke. Should I wait to do the 6.0 or not? I have 77,000 miles on my 2000. When is the best time to to get rid of my "baby"? I wouldn't want to get in a situation that she's not worth much on a trade in
Thanks all,
Jake
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2003 4 x 4 Excursion PSD Limited
I'm just a peasant boy looking for some advice. I would not want to make this into debate about the two engines. Sorry if I did. I have been here at this forum for a couple years and always took this site like gospel(sp?). Maybe I asked the wrong questions. How does the 2000 X's 7.3 compare to the 2003 7.3 and should I consider the 6.0...
I'm mostly wondering about when my 2000 will decline in price. I'm sorry if I caused any problems.
Jake
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2003 4 x 4 Excursion PSD Limited
First of all the 2000 7.3 is really stronger than the 2003 7.3. In 2002 IH switched from forged rods to powerder coated which is what's in the 6.0 Powerstroke. The 03's have the better looking headlights, better cup holders, different engine coolant, and a tranny temp gauge, plus more things I can't think of now.
I would think your 2000 Excursion has already done most of the depreciation it will do for a while. In the first couple years the Excursion's are supposed to depreciate by 55%, ouch! If your rig has only 77,000 miles it's just broke in!!!
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99(4/99)F350 PSD 4X4 crew cab long bed dually lariat isspro triple pod air bags with compressor
99(6/99)F250 PSD 4X4 X-cab short bed xlt 5in str8 piped air bags autometer ultra light triple pod junk yard pcm running 22 psi 250k miles bought 8/15/01 w/40k miles first diesel
00(12/99)Excursion PSD 4X4 limited
65 Mustang 289 V8 4brl 69 GTO 400 4spd 99 Neon R/T
04 and 09 PJ 15k dump trailer 04 H&H 9K tilt bed 98 Haulmark 7x14 enclosed
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First of all the 2000 7.3 is really stronger than the 2003 7.3.
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I have read all about powdered versus forged rods, but what I haven't read are stories about people blowing their powdered rods. Forged rods may be stronger, but powdered seem to be doing just fine. OK. If you want to run 1000 hp, nitro, propane etc., go to forged rods.
I posted this over in the 7.3 forum, but my '03 runs much stronger than my early '99. Later PSD's have a bigger HPOP, turbo and injectors. There were also on-going improvements to the 4R100 (see Brian's website for pics of the parts). I'm not sure when all of these changes kicked in. You might already have most of them on an '00.
For me, 6.0 versus 7.3 was not about an engine choice, it was about money. I've got a 7.3 in the barn and about $3000-$4000 in my pocket, so that makes me happy with my 7.3 choice.
If you want to get some pop for your money, you'll have to go to the 6.0. I doubt that an '03 7.3 will run/feel that much different from your '00.
You might have some trouble finding an '03 7.3. They probably only made 3000-4000 before the switch over to the 6.0.
Sorry if I offend anyone, but there is no way I'd buy a used '03 6.0.
And mine has 24,000 miles [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] and my buddies has 18,000 miles [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] on his 2000 Excursion.
Have a great week,
John [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
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2000 Excursion Limited PSD 4X4 Dark Satin Green/Medium Parchmant Born 7/00 In-Service 10/00 All Factory Options except Transfer Skid Plate
Well... I "think" I'm going for the 2003 Limited with the 7.3! It has all the bells and whistles I'm looking for. I can even use the large Diesel pumps now Amen on that! I'll let you all know tomorrow If the deal goes through
Thanks all...
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Y2K, 155,000 miles, mine's broken in. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] I'd also be interested in a used Y2K EX for my son. The miles would not be a concern as long as it is well cared for and was properly maintained. Dale
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7.3 Excursion, it's a diesel thing.
Chicago MOB member.
Well... Here she is! I'm getting it tomorrow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
7.3L V8 POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS,
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
INCLUDING TV & DVD, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS,
POWER MIRRORS, POWER LOCKS, TILT WHEEL,
FRONT/REAR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING,
DUAL POWER/HEATED LEATHER SEATS, MEMORY DRIVER'S SEAT,
TOW PACKAGE, KEYLESS ENTRY...
And much more. I'll post a picture ASAP.
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2003 4 x 4 Excursion PSD Limited
You guys with the 2000 Powerstroke Excursion that are still in full factory warranty should be ashamed of yourself's!!! Seriously, those trucks are still like brand new I bet. At least they still have some good resale value anyways.
Most people who buy and run diesel rigs usually rack up the miles off setting the extra $ for the diesel upgrade. Lot's of people agree that any truck that gets over 40,000 miles per year would benefit from a diesel. A diesel vehicle getting 5 mpg or more than a gasser is reason enough to buy the diesel.
Seen a diesl Excusion on autotrader with 190K and they still wanted $18K for it.
True, most guys with the powder coated rods will never see a problem with durablity but the forged are a little stronger. Actually, can only recall a couple people with bent/broken rods on 2002 up Powerstrokes on the net and they were running big hp.
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99(4/99)F350 PSD 4X4 crew cab long bed dually lariat isspro triple pod air bags with compressor
99(6/99)F250 PSD 4X4 X-cab short bed xlt 5in str8 piped air bags autometer ultra light triple pod junk yard pcm running 22 psi 250k miles bought 8/15/01 w/40k miles first diesel
00(12/99)Excursion PSD 4X4 limited
65 Mustang 289 V8 4brl 69 GTO 400 4spd 99 Neon R/T
04 and 09 PJ 15k dump trailer 04 H&H 9K tilt bed 98 Haulmark 7x14 enclosed
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