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hertfordnc
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Mar 29, 2020

Expedition or Excursion $6000 budget

Our big summer plans included overseas air travel so we are switching gears to an extended domestic road trip (assuming the dark cloud has lifted by august) At the moment we have no camper or TV but we have owned a bunch over the years. Thinking about something smallish like an older hybrid.


For a tow vehicle with this budget i can find a 12-15 yo expedition with low miles (110,000) Or a 20 yo Excursion with a V10 and 180,000 miles.

I've spent a fair bit of time face down in ford modular engines. but i know nothing of the V10 or the 4R100

Always risk with a used vehicle. Is a V10 a decent bet at 180,000 miles?

Both vehicles are overkill for what we will be towing I've always liked the Excursion and the size will come in handy in other areas.

thanks

31 Replies

  • 1/2 ton (Expedition) 3/4 ton (Excursion).

    $6000 budget for any truck is gonna be an old one with lots of miles, no matter what make or model.

    All you can do is your own due diligence on the specific rig you are looking at and go from there.

    All makes and models have **** vehicles and awesome vehicles.. Just depends on which one YOU get... ha, ha...

    Fan boys will always boast about their brand, so hard to go by that.

    More people ***** about their crappy vehicles than those that have great vehicles.

    Choose your poison wisely and go from there..

    Even in 2020 you will read about all makes and models sucking and the best thing since sliced bread.. Take you pick.

    Good luck!

    Mitch