Went to look at a new _ _ _ _ today.....

SPEED · 07-27-2004, 07:04 PM

Went to the local Ford dealer today to see how much the new Excursions are going for. I thought they would be throwing them at me for real cheap since the gas prices are so high in Cali, but no way....the stcker for a fully loaded Eddy Bauer 4x4 Excursion was over $52k!!! No way could I make that kind of payment, nor would I even think about it....maybe if I was getting top $ for my Lariat supercrew 4x4, and they were gonna knock off about $15k on the new one, but they only wanted to take off about $5-6k and ream me on my truck! Stinking nuts if you asked me!

So here's my dilemma....My family has outgrown our truck now that we are fulltime 7-deep (not mormons either, lol), and we need a larger cage. We thought about an Astro van like ZMoe bought recently, but after filling it up with people, there's not much room for all our stuff for long trips. We could add a top carrier, but that seems like it would be a PITA :dunno :headscratch .

We could go with a 12 passenger Ford van...still need to look at them, but I like the seating of the Excursion better for long trips.

We could get a used Excursion, or Suburban I guess, but run the risc of getting a money pit.

Any idea's?

SPEED.

mrXBma · 07-27-2004, 07:07 PM

Check your Pm I might be able to help

SPEED · 07-27-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mrXBma

Check your Pm I might be able to help

thanks, back at ya. :thumbup

mrXBma · 07-27-2004, 07:54 PM

Back at you . The Ford econo vans are nice and roomy and can fit alot of people for a track event :wave

Jay fooey · 07-27-2004, 08:44 PM

also keep in mind of the GMC Savana & the Chevy Express vans

you can check the out at www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com

ZMoe · 07-27-2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SPEED

We thought about an Astro van like ZMoe bought recently, but after filling it up with people, there's not much room for all our stuff for long trips.

Yeah mine only seats 8. Well... 6 technically. Previous owner cut the 2 rear corner seatbelts. :wtf :thumbdown

SPEED · 07-27-2004, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay fooey

also keep in mind of the GMC Savana & the Chevy Express vans

you can check the out at www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com

I'll check them out Jay....can you get the Family disc?

SPEED · 07-27-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEED

We thought about an Astro van like ZMoe bought recently, but after filling it up with people, there's not much room for all our stuff for long trips.

Yeah mine only seats 8. Well... 6 technically. Previous owner cut the 2 rear corner seatbelts. :wtf :thumbdown

That's weird :headscratch

Jay fooey · 07-27-2004, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay fooey

also keep in mind of the GMC Savana & the Chevy Express vans

you can check the out at www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com

I'll check them out Jay....can you get the Family disc?

I get a GM Employee discount, and my immediate family (father/mother/sister/brother) no cousins, aunts or uncles...
the best I can tell you is if you buy from my dealership, I'll give you the $50 they give me for referring you, I know it's not much ... other than that, do what I do when I buy stuff like bikes and cars, is to know the retail price and shop around find the lowest price and see if they will beat the lowest price that's you've found. keep in mind dealers want to sell you a vehicle, and will play Monte Hall / lets make a deal with you. maybe see if they'll match a low price and tell them to throw in a tow hitch & harness or you like the polished rims on this other Yukon XL can you throw those in to seal the deal ?

the Yukon XL is the GMC version of the Chevy Suburban, it is Exactly the same vehicle, except the front grille looks different.

TahoesHateMe · 07-27-2004, 10:39 PM

Like I said at the Ford dealer I like the GMs more. I was playing on there website. Suburan LT 2 wheel dribe with a 6.0 325 hp v8 for 40. GM has been offering rebates that will come from the factory on top of any dealer discount for can get them to give. :thumbup

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SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,931 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	Went to look at a new _ _ _ _ today..... Went to the local Ford dealer today to see how much the new Excursions are going for. I thought they would be throwing them at me for real cheap since the gas prices are so high in Cali, but no way....the stcker for a fully loaded Eddy Bauer 4x4 Excursion was over $52k!!! No way could I make that kind of payment, nor would I even think about it....maybe if I was getting top $ for my Lariat supercrew 4x4, and they were gonna knock off about $15k on the new one, but they only wanted to take off about $5-6k and ream me on my truck! Stinking nuts if you asked me! So here's my dilemma....My family has outgrown our truck now that we are fulltime 7-deep (not mormons either, lol), and we need a larger cage. We thought about an Astro van like ZMoe bought recently, but after filling it up with people, there's not much room for all our stuff for long trips. We could add a top carrier, but that seems like it would be a PITA :dunno :headscratch . We could go with a 12 passenger Ford van...still need to look at them, but I like the seating of the Excursion better for long trips. We could get a used Excursion, or Suburban I guess, but run the risc of getting a money pit. Any idea's? SPEED. __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

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mrXBma Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So cal Posts: 927 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (32)	Check your Pm I might be able to help

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mrXBma Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So cal Posts: 927 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (32)	Back at you . The Ford econo vans are nice and roomy and can fit alot of people for a track event :wave

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TahoesHateMe Track Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 6 (20)	Like I said at the Ford dealer I like the GMs more. I was playing on there website. Suburan LT 2 wheel dribe with a 6.0 325 hp v8 for 40. GM has been offering rebates that will come from the factory on top of any dealer discount for can get them to give. :thumbup