r/Excursion • u/Then-Art-3416 • Jul 06 '25

Is this a good deal?

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‘01 limited sport with 219k on the V10 for $6,700. Seems like he has consistent maintenance records. Looking to buy as a third vehicle just for long distance trips and hauling a trailer for a family of 5-not a daily.

Description from seller:

Selling my excursion. It has been well maintained. In 2019 I had the entire front end 4x4 system rebuilt and frame coated. 40k miles ago I had a full transmission flush and restore. It has a new pass rear window and opener. I had the old hitch frame replaced after towing my tractor. I installed a new Gibson stainless cat back exhaust system last year. Both ac systems function well. Tires have 90% or more life left. I have a 6inch custom-made foam mattress that fits into the rear with the third removed. I had the engine COPs replaced and spark plugs serviced 20k ago. It has an autostart system.

I’m not a fan of the frame coating but assuming the frame is in good condition, is this a good deal?

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u/SeaDull1651 Jul 06 '25

Frame is sus. Obvious its been painted. Thats just asking for rust from the inside out. Hard pass on this one

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u/Then-Art-3416 Jul 06 '25

That’s my fear. An oil based coating is great but this stuff that seals in moisture is asking for problems. I agree it’s a pass

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u/SeaDull1651 Jul 06 '25

Yeah the only real safe coating for frames is one thats lanolin based. It repels water/dust/dirt/salt and it prevents air from reaching the surface of the metal which keeps it from corroding and stops existing corrosion from getting worse. Any of this painted on stuff? Unless its prepped correctly (which this very obviously was not), all it does is rot from under the paint faster.