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·I wanted to post this thread to offer and receive some feedback on a fairly common piece of equipment here in the states.
First, up until recently I was driving a Mercedes ML430 with upgraded all terrain tires and a Bosch suspension.
About two weeks ago I was on vacation and decided to look at a bigger SUV as the family could use the space on longer trips and I like the idea of purchasing a camper.
I evaluated the sizes and capacities and decided on three primary criteria:
1. The SUV must be truck based
(I have owned 17 SUVs since 1990 ranging from the Range Rover 4.6 to the Jeep Grand Cherokee and after being involved in three high speed rollovers and four collisions I require the truck frame)
2. It must seat at least 6 people.
3. It must be able to tow at least 6,500 lbs.
The wife and I borrowed five trucks/SUVs from various dealers then drove and tested each one as follows:
1. Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 and 2500 with the new 8000 series motor.
2. Ford Expedition with the 5.4l motor.
3. Ford Excursion with the V10 motor.
4. Chevrolet Tahoe with the 5.7L motor
5. Dodge super cab 2500 with the turbo diesel
We selected the Excursion in the "limited" upper line maximum leather trim package with the 4.30 ring and pinion, limited slip rear differential, towing and entertainment packages.
The choice was unanimous, even my 5'1" mother in law chose the Excursion, we all loved it and felt that once you made the move to the truly large SUV like the suburban it was the Excursion that really put all of the pieces together properly.
We liked the much maligned (auto writers/gun writers missing the truth, any correlation?)Excursion due to the great power and smoothness of the Triton V10 motor, the smooth ride, and very comfortable seating.
I am now in the process of having upgrade (wider/larger) all terrain tires put on, a Warn M15000 winch, and an air locking front differential.
While an Excursion is arguably an odd purchase for a BMW M5 trade in, I must say that I really like this truck/SUV.
It is very mild mannered and I have learned over the years to park away from other cars/crowded lots to avoid damaging the BMW and Mercedes so I do not find the length troublesome and the Excursion is fairly nimble.
We were able to pack a ton (literally) well 1,600 worth of gear into it and drive "up north" with the whole family very comfortably and safely.
Do any of our other readers have an Excursion?
If not, what type of SUV do you drive?
Oh, and yes I kept the Mercedes for my wife to drive.
First, up until recently I was driving a Mercedes ML430 with upgraded all terrain tires and a Bosch suspension.
About two weeks ago I was on vacation and decided to look at a bigger SUV as the family could use the space on longer trips and I like the idea of purchasing a camper.
I evaluated the sizes and capacities and decided on three primary criteria:
1. The SUV must be truck based
(I have owned 17 SUVs since 1990 ranging from the Range Rover 4.6 to the Jeep Grand Cherokee and after being involved in three high speed rollovers and four collisions I require the truck frame)
2. It must seat at least 6 people.
3. It must be able to tow at least 6,500 lbs.
The wife and I borrowed five trucks/SUVs from various dealers then drove and tested each one as follows:
1. Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 and 2500 with the new 8000 series motor.
2. Ford Expedition with the 5.4l motor.
3. Ford Excursion with the V10 motor.
4. Chevrolet Tahoe with the 5.7L motor
5. Dodge super cab 2500 with the turbo diesel
We selected the Excursion in the "limited" upper line maximum leather trim package with the 4.30 ring and pinion, limited slip rear differential, towing and entertainment packages.
The choice was unanimous, even my 5'1" mother in law chose the Excursion, we all loved it and felt that once you made the move to the truly large SUV like the suburban it was the Excursion that really put all of the pieces together properly.
We liked the much maligned (auto writers/gun writers missing the truth, any correlation?)Excursion due to the great power and smoothness of the Triton V10 motor, the smooth ride, and very comfortable seating.
I am now in the process of having upgrade (wider/larger) all terrain tires put on, a Warn M15000 winch, and an air locking front differential.
While an Excursion is arguably an odd purchase for a BMW M5 trade in, I must say that I really like this truck/SUV.
It is very mild mannered and I have learned over the years to park away from other cars/crowded lots to avoid damaging the BMW and Mercedes so I do not find the length troublesome and the Excursion is fairly nimble.
We were able to pack a ton (literally) well 1,600 worth of gear into it and drive "up north" with the whole family very comfortably and safely.
Do any of our other readers have an Excursion?
If not, what type of SUV do you drive?
Oh, and yes I kept the Mercedes for my wife to drive.