I have found an Ex but...It is a 2003 with a 6.0! Are there any 2003 with the 6.0 that you would consider purchasing? This is a dark green EB with quad captains, DVD, 4X4, 34k miles, asking $33K. Would you look at the engine build date, latest PCM flash etc?
Since my 03 was bought back, no, I wouldn't buy one. The later 03 motors, like my truck, had the updated injectors. And those seem pretty good. But the true 04 motor, which no 03's have, has something like 200 changes from the 03 motor. Doesn't give you that warm fuzzy about the old motor, does it?
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20k miles, strong like bull, no leaks, no problems, never been back to the dealer. Mar 03 build. Don't be askeerd!
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I don't know what in the blazes you are talking about, but you illustrate my point. The '03s are like Jekyl and Hyde. The ones that run good, run very good. The ones that run bad, run very bad.
The problem is, you can't tell the difference until after you bring it home and live with it for a while.
I have an 03/03 XLT Ex. Bought it used w/17k miles on it. Not one problem, it has just over 25k now. Love it, best rig I've had. Wouldn't trade it and reccomend them to everyone. My brother has a 7.3 Ex. with Banks power pack, mine is stock and keeps up! His isn't lifted and has 285's, mine has a 4" with 315 BFG mud terrains.
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2007 F-350, XLT, 172", Silver, 8" CST suspension, 38.5" Xtreme All Terrains on 20x10 chrome Weld SandStorms, Mag-Hytech diff and trans covers, 4.88 gears, 5" Magnaflow, AFE intake, SCT X-cal 2 (Diesel Innovations), Kenwood cd w/ Sirius, 74 gal. tank/toolbox combo, Amp steps, light bar w/ 4 Lightforce lights, air bags, Putnam 15k hitch
2003 4x4 Excursion XLT, 4" Pro Comp lift, 315 Nitto Terra Grappler A/T, 16x10 Eagle 114's, stock!
2006 Weekend Warrior FSC3200, Billet Edition w/ Hensley Arrow
2004 and 2005 Raptor 660's
2006 YFZ 450 and 2006 Rhino SE
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I don't know what in the blazes you are talking about, but you illustrate my point. The '03s are like Jekyl and Hyde. The ones that run good, run very good. The ones that run bad, run very bad.
The problem is, you can't tell the difference until after you bring it home and live with it for a while.
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I must disagree with the "extreme" statement (either Jekyl or Hyde). My 03 X w/6.0 had two injectors replaced in the first 10k miles under warranty. The only problems I've had to pay for are replacing the serpentine belt 500 miles ago and the alternator 7000k miles ago. Not bad, but not perfect either.
The truck currently has 53k on it and is running great. Just don't think it's fair to say that folks are either going to get a great one or a horrible one...lots of gray in the middle! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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2003 X Limited 4x4, 6.0 w/5sp TorqShift, modified K&N FIPK, SCMT, 4" turbo back MBRP exhaust, Ranchhand w/4 KC Daylighters, Rancho steering stabilizer, Rancho RS9000X shocks, Magellan GPS, XM Radio, BD Power X-Monitor guages, Fumoto, remote start/cool down, Air Lift front/rear airbags, rear Hellwig sway bar, LANDYOT radius rods, Amsoil, Amsoil bypass oil filter, ART front rotors/pads, powerflow mud flaps and TEXAS "God Bless America" plates.
Pulling a 39', 11k lb Terry Quantum AX6 TT w/Hensley Arrow.
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