an Ex with aftermaket springs or ones from an f250 or f350, is a totally different riding vehicle, much more firmer, stable.
i would choose that ride over stock for towing/everyday driving

searchallcraigs? never heard of it, but i just checked it out and it seems to be a basic google search. I would suggest allofcraigs.com, which uses all advanced search parameters.

just my opinion

That's what I have! I love my '03 Excursion 4x4 Eddie! Crap.....it only has 30,000 miles too.....our nanny drives our boy to the mall/school in it now when not hauling the boat. I think we will have this thing for some time. The '03 had a few recalls on it but once those were fixed we've had no problems except for a small anoying oil leak.

if you were looking at an 03 just pull the history and you would see if it was a lemon, but usually if it did'nt go bad in the first 30k you had a good one.

I have had a couple of Excursions after a couple of 3/4 ton Suburbans. Your Suburban with the 8.1 is still one of my favorites. Almost feels like a sportscar in comparison because the Excursion is wider/longer, but for highway towing I prefer the Excursion for those same attributes.

Absolutely love our current truck. 2002 V10 Black Limited with quad captain chairs (makes 3rd row much more accessible) and all the options. Towing our Intrepid which is roughly all-in 7,500LBS (had it weighed at a Certified Scales) we get about 8.5MPG. Unloaded anywhere from 12-14MPG. I agree on the market. It is absolutely all over the board in terms of price points.

You have probably seen these already, but just in case:

Are you a stereo nut?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190390520823

Are you a privacy nut?
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ctd/1704340110.html

02 Excursion 7.3 Limited. I will never sell and will probably buy another as a reserve.

Got an 02 Limitd V10 Gas and love it. It's has 29K on it. Sorry Not for Sale. Good Vehicle. Very smooth running motor. No issues other than crappy MPG.

Your information are very useful..Thanks
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You might try Wholesale inc in Madison or Goodletsville, Tn. They sell wholesale to everyone. The price you pay is the same as the dealer pays. Looked at an '05 Ex and it went for $32k. The next day the dealer up the road had it for $36k.
ANyway, they might be willing to look for a particluar vehicle for you. . They can direct you to their website.
Ask for Mr. Ferguson. He's one of the owners and I went to church with his parents.

This may help get you started.
Wholesale 416 W Main St
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-7225
Ken