To trade or not to trade.....that is the question.
 

So with the Sonic sold and the new biz funded....there is no big boat in my future for a bit.

I still have and daily my 2001 Excursion 4x4 with a 7.3L. Sadly this year has been the year **** wanted to break. I have pumped about $4k so far this year and the breaks are getting done this month with new rotors and all.


So I have been thinking of letting her go as I don't need that much truck anymore.

I got offered an 02 2500 Suburban. 6.0L 2wd loaded with all features. They also offered to cut me a check for $3k.

So my truck for theirs, tags and taxes paid, and a check for $3k......ya or na.

Current truck

http://i66.tinypic.com/jg7ey8.jpg

Possible new truck
http://i64.tinypic.com/2469e3c.jpghttp://i68.tinypic.com/2ype051.jpg



I would take the cargo carrier and sell it too

If you really like the Excursion, keep it. They are drying up, and if you have one that you trust and have maintained, it's worth holding onto.

I would not give up a PSD Excursion for a 6.0L GM anything.

I love it.

I trust it mechanical wise. Only issue is when we get those FL heavy rains....I develop a small leak from the window seal and it drips to the main harness soaking it. Once soaked it won't start till it drys up.

I have resealed the window and fixed up a USB tiny fan under the dash and so far so good but still a worry.

The door panels come off really easy. It shouldn't be hard to put new window seals on it.

Also, an old trick to make the Ford door seals a little better is to remove the entire door seal (comes off in 5 seconds) and fish clear silicone tubing through it. You will be surprised how much wind noise it cuts down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XR-J7VTN80

Keep the excursion. You are basically making an even trade size wise, but giving up 4x4, MPG, and a "known" vehicle.

I love GM stuff but there is a reason the buyer is looking to trade you! Either sell the EX outright or keep it, don't bother with the Suburban

I would also keep the Excursion over the Suburban. As long as your truck is has a solid frame and body, everything else can be updated like new.

I made the switch from a 2500 Suburban 8.1 to Excursion 7.3 a few years back. The Suburban is more car like in all regards versus the Excursion being truck like. It would accomplish your goal of downsizing but what about in the future when you do get another boat? Suburban is nice but it doesn't tow like the Excursion. As Sydwayz already said I wouldn't trade your Diesel Excursion for a 6.0 Suburban. Maybe find a decent car or small SUV to drive and limit use on the Excursion, save it for future use.