Excursion
Hello everyone , I am currently hauling our 34' Jayco with a 99 f350 crew 7.3powerstroke. I am considering switching to the excursion even though it is more of a 3/4 ton truck. In the perfect worl...
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Lantley wrote:dodge guy wrote:
4.30 was the only factory option available with the V-10. The V-10/4.30 is just as capable as the 7.3. I too wanted a diesel X, but couldn't justify the $7k premium the diesel was commanding. I am not sorry about my choice. I get an avg of 7.9 mpg towing. Yes the X will run in second gear in the mountains......that is where it was designed to run!
Interesting that $7K premium never goes away. I don't really now what the price of new Excursions were. However if the diesel was a $7K option when new. The used pricing reflects how well diesels hold their value.
Diesels are more expensive both new and used for a reason. It's not all just hype. They do provide a better towing performance.
I agree a V10 with 4.30 gears is very capable and it will get you there, however if you are towing heavy especially in the mountains the diesel wins hands down. There is a day vs. night difference.
I had 2 identical Excursions at one point a V-10 and a 7.3.
The 7.3 was clearly the better performer, which is why the 7.3 still commands a premium 12 years later.
When I bought my X back in 06 I paid $19k the same X with a diesel was $5-7k more. and now 9 years later my X is worth around $11k, if it had the diesel it would be around $15-18k. but in the end, I still don`t have a need for the diesel and am not sorry I went gas!
