Under $10K: We Buy Three Giant SUVs That Are Complete Crap - But Which One Is The Worst?

[@MidwestMechanics]

"How much do you think I paid for this $4,000 Suburban?" "$6,000?" "No, $4,000!"

[@aaronhinojos1131]

Lol!! He cracks me up the whole time!

[@bostondan77]

Love that Andre dressed up for his used Escalade 😆

[@wade7959]

This comment needs more likes!

[@RCDUDEZ1]

They all dressed for the suv they have, I love it

[@jacksonrodabaugh9984]

Totally.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

It made him do it!

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

As an Excursion owner and fan, that Escalade was the best bang for the buck.

[@guyod1]

For a daily. But overlanding?

[@199vinny]

Awesome deal in comparison

[@churchyandfriends]

@@guyod1 overlanding in an Escalade 🥴🤣

[@bamafencer12]

@@churchyandfriends Put some KM3s on that bitch and it can GO!

[@julianbrelsford]

That escalade does need a fan or three. You know, to dissipate the smell...

[@anthonybush3134]

I have a 7.3 excursion. Best truck I've ever owned. Has 291k miles and a brand new rebuilt transmission. I drive it everyday

[@nikkapubess3349]

Lol new transmission huh. Typical Ford junk. A Toyota would have never needed a new transmission.

[@elvism684]

@@nikkapubess3349 No but its frame would have rusted out.

[@nikkapubess3349]

@@elvism684 not if it's in the south. Your Ford junk will blow a transmission if it's in the north or south, whether daily driving or towing.

[@elvism684]

@@nikkapubess3349 😂 All Fords will need transmission because they wear out from doing the hard work that a Tundra can’t.

[@jakelowe3526]

V10 owner here. 256k nothing done other than replace plugs and coils once. Love it.

[@TheChrisLeone]

I really love when people say "yeah, my car drives perfectly aside from the engine knocking and the transmission slip, the brakes, steering, bald tires, and broken struts"

[@nathano6247]

That's me. I'm people.

[@Uncilro]

@@nathano6247 😂😂😂

[@BYLRPhil]

TFL, I love these series. Please don’t ever stop doing this!

[@MagnusPrimeE1]

Amen!

[@carculturenation2166]

except made stupid when they said tommy bought the excursion months ago and they all reviewed the hell out of it i believe and loved it. so to act ACT is stupid

[@speedracerjeff]

The 2nd Generation of Escalade from 2002-2006 are Beasts. There are many with 300k-400k miles still going strong today. AWD and the powerful 6.0L LS based V8… 💪🏼

[@bamafencer12]

I bought one under 150K miles during Covid and it was steal.

[@luckyhernandez1552]

I had a Denali with the same set up had about 550000 miles was still running strong

[@theshield1613]

Older GM and and older Ford SUV and Pick up trucks were built with quality ,my 2004 f150 has over 400k

[@speedracerjeff]

@@theshield1613 Definitely! The most reliable truck I’ve ever owned was a 2000 F150 Lariat 5.4, had 220k miles on the original engine and trans, never rebuilt, still running strong when I sold her… I kick myself every day and wish I would’ve kept that truck. It never broke down on me.

[@vulgarshots]

My 04 Escalade has the 6.0 LQ9, AWD. I enjoy it!!!

[@musicalgreasemonkey]

As mentioned on several other YT channels, overtorque the v10 spark plugs to 27 ft lbs versus original spec 12 ft lbs and it's not a problem. V10 also used in industrial generators, pumps living a life of 3,000-3600 rpms for days at a time

[@dustinsanders2379]

Mine has 412k miles and it still pulls my 27ft gooseneck loaded with no issues

[@lawnboy8401]

@@dustinsanders2379 Sure.......

[@julioangel1839]

Suburban all the way. We had a 99 just like Tommy's carried about 5 ladders a whole bunch of roofing equipment four people and hooked up a severely overweight trailer with again more weight the truck screamed every time but it never let us down. It finally was retired with over 250k still running but severely beat up and rusted. Would buy one in good condition given the chance

[@applepoop10]

Why because it was has an LS?

[@scootersonlyrepair510]

It the same as the escalade engine and chassis. But the escalade is awd and suburban is 4wd. And the suburban is longer.

[@ridemotoeveryday]

@@applepoop10 no LS in 99 in the box burban. 1/2 tons have the LT5.7 3/4 tons 454 big block or diesel.

[@chrisstaples703]

Surprise their wasn't a translate to English button on this. Or maybe you was the Foreman .

[@benn454]

@@ridemotoeveryday Vortec is basically an iron block LS.

[@theflyingfox2602]

Escalade took the rev battle, but the Suburban has the best idle sound. 16:00 I love that mad gurgling sound!

[@Fony_turgeson]

5.7 vs 6.0 both gm

[@jreyman]

@@Fony_turgeson Yes, but they're different generations and engine designs.

[@jasonbrown9388]

V10 Ford wins the rev battle. But that's about it.

[@Fony_turgeson]

@@jreyman obviously.

[@lincolnls0416]

V10. I heard racing exhaust set up on a V10. On a F250. I do love the Excursion and then a Tahoe my Favs.

[@canyonero2050]

funny story how $10k in 2022 (season 3) is only worth the same as $5k was in 2019 (season 1)

[@cinder9950]

It's even funnier that we're supposed to believe this record inflation is "7%".

[@canyonero2050]

@@cinder9950 its 30% + gas is double. It'll be 30% more by end of Bidens term. They are still printing tens of billions for covid and now they are printing tens of billions more for Ukraine. Hyperinflation is just around the corner and its not accidental.

[@cinder9950]

@Canyonero I work in construction industry, if I'm lucky enough to find what I need and it's only doubled in price since last year I now consider that a win. Not exaggerating.

[@JesseLJohnson]

@@cinder9950 But no more mean tweets right lol.

[@freezor80]

I like the sound of all three SUVs, but the V10 sounds the most different and interesting.

[@MrJamesLuz]

The weak link of the suburban is the 10 bolt rear axle. Otherwise it’s a solid rig. I’d take the Excursion though because it’s a rare beast with 3/4 ton frame and axles.

[@ridemotoeveryday]

The 3/4 ton suburban has the goods. But I like a solid front for offroad. I have a 99 Tahoe and love it! It's not the best but it's what I like!

[@dmarting6014]

Yup as much as they like to joke, the triton V10 was surprisingly reliable. Especially considering other v10s.

[@Prestiged_peck]

@@dmarting6014 the biggest issue is shooting plugs and crappy oil filters coming apart. The v10s never got the VVT issues, got cast iron tensioners from day 1, and had shit-loads of torque.

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

7.3 excursions are high dollar but sell fast anyways

[@toobalicious]

@10:56 - “Other than the rust, it’s 100% rust-free.”. Truer words have never been spoken! Keep up the good work…

[@rusty2381]

I'm digging the idea of an overlanding cadillac, definitely points for originality. Excursion is cool but it was never able to knock the suburban of its thrown so it'll be fun to see if it was actually underrated or a flop.

[@johna5563]

Man. You guys could do a mainstream show with this kind of content. I love these series you do and I think everyone else does too! Go TFL!

[@Uncilro]

Easily😂

[@nycmaverick]

I love when Tommy pulls up the ball busting immediately begins. As much as I love the Excursion I think The Suburban is the best chance at getting through this challenge. Anyway let the ball busting begin!!!

[@callumdonington2227]

He knows how hold his own.

[@Black70Fastback]

grabs my coffee, settles in for a good video... and its just a two minute trailer. I guess I have to do something productive with my life this morning now.

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Its Saturday now, I already drank my Scotch so now to see about this video

[@Black70Fastback]

@@StoneysWorkshop ah, thanks for the reminder

[@fgeiger41]

Gotta say I'm surprised by the V10 bark. Completely forgot that lump even existed. Nathan wins to me

[@handsome4922]

Drove a 15ft box van equipped with it. In tow mode that sucker really got up to be fully loaded with crap heading up a 10% grade.

[@fgeiger41]

@@handsome4922 nice!

[@tonyelliott4818]

I had a 02 Escalade and I loved the exhaust but damn that V10 sounds good!

[@EALeathers]

I have an 02 Escalade as a second car and I love it. I often find myself saying "The most powerful SUV in the world... 2002" when I get people at the stoplights 😂

[@hitempguy]

We had a 96 gmc 1/2 ton, same drivetrain as the suburban in the video. Went 520k kms before we sold it, next owner got it up to 700k kms. Original drivetrain

[@dalejones4322]

Better than Saturday morning cartoons. Love this type series. Thanks guys

[@jimbrown7082]

I really like the sound of the old GM Vortec 350.

[@BrianWalsingham]

I have the same year and engine Excursion but in Limited trim. That 2 valve V10 is a great motor. The seats are like love seats and the pulling power is ridiculous. I get 11-14 mpg, my wife gets 8. Apparently she drag races GMs all day.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I have an 03 with the 6.0L powerstroke completely bulletproofed. It's an absolute beast. It's at about 600HP and 1100 pound feet now. It's a hoot after you get past the turbo lag...

[@nathanielbolden5053]

And loses all day i promise!...😆

[@wyattlewis8671]

@@richfarfugnuven6308 What kind of turbo setup are you running? You don't need a crazy big turbo to make 600 hp. My 02 ram 2500 with the 24v 5.9 put down 582 rwhp and 1192 ft lbs. I've got a 62/67mm turbo on it, which is a modded factory holset. It spools like a stock turbo above 1500 rpms and is only a little slower than stock below that. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with yours, just that the tuning and turbos are good enough now that 600 hp out of a 6.0l engine shouldn't be too laggy.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@wyattlewis8671 sinister diesel stage 3. Mishimoto intercooler.warren diesel 30% injectors, racing FICM

[@chuckersw]

That LS is a pocket rocket. There is a reason they put those in restomods.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I have one in my 72 C10...

[@chuckersw]

@@richfarfugnuven6308 nice choice.

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Got 6.0 in my Chevelle

[@danielthuku8192]

As a Top Gear fan, it's pleasing to see how much influence that show had in car content. Love the series

[@D_M_W_]

Love these series, it reminds me the original Top Gear Series, with Hammond, Clarkson and May. Excellent job TFL team!!, keep it up!.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

The new gen

[@carculturenation2166]

except made stupid when they said tommy bought the excursion months ago and they all reviewed the hell out of it i believe and loved it. so to act ACT is stupid

[@Crazy_MO]

The old top gear style challenge never fails haha love it

[@BigEd2006]

LoL When the escalade is the small sporty vehicle in a comparison! I grabbed one cheap, the rolling living room actually tows great!

[@Idaho278]

I owe a lot to the GMT400 and OBS GMs in general, I’ll always stand by those rusty, trustworthy old things

[@Payne427]

And the TBI system may be gutless but, you can't kill them.

[@alpha2gproject783]

As far as the Excursion goes, I think the boys at Five-star have some goodies for you. The V10 will never be a barn stormer but with just a tune many people get more than 30-40 foot pounds out of it.

[@GATORADDAM]

Love it! Can't wait to see the White Rim trail. Also like Toby. I could listen to him talk all day. That Caddy is going to do well. The White Rim trail isn't very technical so no need for low range. And with the much shorter wheelbase then the other 2 I think Andre might have a winner.

[@robminch8592]

I own a 99 Chevy Suburban with just under 200k. I’d check to see if the intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant on the driver’s side rear. I’d do a complete inspection of the brake lines for corrosion. I’d also run a couple of cans of Seafoam in the tank and one in the intake. Those L31s get a fair amount of crud build up. That fuel injection system has trouble with little poppet ball sticking open or closed. A good thing to do is pull the intake, replace the gaskets, and replace the spider injectors with a replacement system that moves the injectors to the runners. Also replace the cap and rotor. They tend to wear fast. Oh and your bushings on the driver’s door are worn. You can get a replacement kit that has the bushings and new pins for cheap. Get the spring compressor tool for the detent spring. You will never get it back on without the tool, and then the door won’t stay open. I got a spare hood release laying around somewhere.

[@iammekanic9800]

All three of those rigs are more reliable than their newer counterparts

[@unclebob7937]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@bldontmatter5319]

BUTBUTBUT NEWER ONE GOES SLIGHTLY FASTER AND GETS 1 BETTER MPG!!!! RUHHHH

[@TheHillbilly880]

I'ma ford fan but hell can't beat the sound of that old 350 Chevy

[@harlandurant7014]

The caddy not having a low range going to be hard on that high mileage transmission.

[@reverandhale863]

Unless you're having to crawl in 4×4 it won't hurt a thing.

[@jthomp997]

@@reverandhale863 they're gonna be overlanding these. Solid chance there'll be a spot you gotta go slow and crawl

[@luisinhoens90]

If it had a 4L60E it would've gone bust already but GM did the right thing and got the hard-to-kill 4L80E in these.

[@reverandhale863]

@@luisinhoens90 it's a 4l65e actually

[@luisinhoens90]

@@reverandhale863 was it, though? Didn't know GM paired the 6L Vortec with anything other than the 4l80e but I may be wrong

[@zackadamec9332]

"this is a $4,000 GMC suburban, guess how much I paid" "Uhh, idk"

[@likeZOMGitsMC]

As the proud owner of a Mint V10 Excursion Limited, I look forward to this series.

[@miket2172]

Worth allot of money I heard low mile ones are going for 100k crazy lol

[@likeZOMGitsMC]

@@miket2172 I’m at 100k miles but I’m the second owner.

[@TinyGoHomes]

Alot of people think my hummer h3 is slow till they go for a ride. It’s all about the driver. My old inline vortex loves high rpm.

[@dmegahan]

I feel like you mentioned the v10 spark plug issue on every video 400 times. It really was the only problem this engine had and it wasn’t that huge of a deal. Plus my mechanic friend said it was many times user error.

[@borla4491]

They should check out the V8 5.4 especially the 4/3 Valve ones. That's a spark plug killer

[@tillicollapse2469]

Why does the mechanic sound like Elmer fudd??

[@carculturenation2166]

it hap re ned with the 5.4 4.6 and this v10. it was known and easy fix with as simple as lock tight and other things and ford on engines after the they realized the issue the they added more threads which depending the yr this may not even have that issue

[@vxnova1]

It looks like you have much more fun with the old beaters than the brand new 100k vehicles

[@bibleunfiltered]

That's an axiom!

[@bldontmatter5319]

Everyone does. I drive Vallet at a nice hotel, it's always the old trucks/cars that everyone wants to park. I've parked 20+ modern V8s and they're powerful, sure... But they're nowhere near as fun as old school stuff.

[@borla4491]

@@bldontmatter5319 "old school"? I would exactly say that. You want "old school"? Try the 1970s 80s Suburbans/Blazers

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Because you won't be stressed about the payments each month on these cheaper trucks

[@stockey]

These things are way to expensive for the age they have.

[@DanaDoesStuff]

For stock/factory sound, you just can't beat a classic GM 350 V8!

[@foellerd]

Eh, ill be excited for any video you guys post. Having a preview trailer just forces me to look at the time stamps and realize it just a trailer, either that or just be surprised by the short video, which takes me back a notch. It builds trust issues.

[@bumstead1383]

Suburban is American badass! When you all revved those motors the people in Boulder clutched their granola and ran outside to protect them trees!

[@TinkeringTom91]

Man that Caddy sounds pretty Mean.. winner Escalade👍

[@matthewjensen9550]

Those GMT800s are no joke. They’re some of the most reliable vehicles GM ever produced, and potentially one of the most reliable trucks ever built

[@damnitdave.]

Yes I love this series I was looking to buy a v10 excursion now I can see how good it is

[@Limes_Taste_Good]

Did you buy one and if so how'd it go, actually looking to get a v10 for overlanding myself and nothing has scared me away yet.

[@kendellmoraldo9220]

I LOVE my 05 v10 excursion. Gets me through the mud no problem as long as I power through it

[@NEONPARADlSE]

That generation of Escalade is iconic. If it were black and those wheels came with the optional chrome finish, with the stock headlights and grill it would look 10x better. Love the series!

[@MagnusPrimeE1]

V10 baby!!!! I heard that roar everyday!

[@USA__WILL]

I have an Escalade on 33s and I can't wait to see the series hopefully I can take it to overland expo West.

[@Shrek765]

The V 10 was Great in the 32' Super Stretch! ... If you roll down the windows the door will close easier! and the Cadi is a city SUV

[@ImStillLooking]

"Other than the rust it is 100% rust free" well that quote had me sold

[@flyingace5057]

I love how Nathan always brings the best vehicle for what they're doing but always spends the most

[@777dtl6]

Always love the series a few buck less. And all of your content. You are the reason I bought my 2022 ram 1500

[@cumminsman4670]

Just bought a 2005 Tahoe 3 seater, 220K miles Garage kept. Looks like new, no rips and tearing, no dents. $7K 4x4 5.3 luv it…

[@michaelhanson4848]

Had a '99 Suburban back in the day. Helluva road tripping rig. Fuel economy wasn't all that bad (avg 18 mpg with BFG LongTrail T/A).

[@craigquann]

Lol. Tommy having to close the door twice...🤣🤣🤣

[@bjack6084]

Ford sounded great but that caddy is gunna detroy them

[@MrMightyZ]

Both of the General Motors Powertrain Division engines sound great.

[@supersnot4]

That whole spark plug issue was way too overrated. All you had to do was make sure they were torqued correctly, and you'd never had an issue. Yes, it sucks checking 10 cylinders, but it's not really that big of a deal. Aside from that issue, those were very solid engines. That Excursion will easily top the mileage of both those GMs in the end, and probably not burn any oil doing so.

[@TheCoyote808]

Former fleet manager for a tour company. Hated the Econoline minibuses we had, the V10s were 400k Milers. They were very tired, very inefficient, and definitely past their prime. No spark plug tossing in our fleet, but definitely sub 4MPG in hard, 14 hour days of stop and go city traffic. Switched to Transits with the 3.3L free breathing V6, all the drivers loved only having to fill up every other day instead of twice a day, but missed the extra low end grunt the V10s had to get up and go from a stop to 25mph to get around city traffic. The V6 would lazily figure it out eventually. But our fuel and maintenance costs went down and fleet reliability went up.

[@chadbeaver9199]

That 5.7 will always have my favorite exhaust note period.

[@bbsal4031]

It's always out of gas🤣🤣 This was awesome, loved it! I have an excursion 7.3, a big old slug; but it will go on forever... All these vehicles are old beast's. Love them all!

[@glaffoon1]

I have to admit, the V10 in the ford is an incredibly smooth engine. But the V8s sound better.

[@ldmtag]

For some reason when I fitst saw the Escalade it seemed blue to me

[@kclamer]

Nathan bought the best apocalypse vehicle ever made!

[@NickTarterOKC]

Those were all really good engines from a mechanical standpoint. I love the simplicity of the good old Chevy small block but I'd prefer to own the 6.0. They make a lot of power and have a more refined fuel injection system. Both Chevys are easy to work on. The Ford is harder to work on but still very solid.

[@Uncilro]

Which means more labor costs when things go wrong. This has always been my biggest concern and annoyance. Its just hard to work under the hood of those excursions.

[@bryanc9037]

the Suburban sounded best😍 5.7 for life.

[@johnwillome1840]

I’ve been waiting for weeks for this series. Caddy won the rev battle

[@hugieflhr03]

The LQ9 is no joke when it comes to power but a programmer works wonders

[@chuckcannon7114]

Love the YAA promo! Between both of your channels I was able to buy a truck in this crazy market. Love to see my people come together!

[@fudgeman333]

ESCALADE ALL DAY! Haha i love every series of this challenge so far its always funny to watch. Also have had 1 of each vehicle that have been brought in!

[@tommyg.6820]

Escalade has the nicest rev.

[@NEONPARADlSE]

I agree the 6.0 sounded the best

[@TheRaptorWranglerCreates]

Oh my gosh I just cannot even wait to watch this, It is Saturday tomorrow and I think I will turn my 6:45 alarm back on.

[@kalebaldwin5398]

Gotta love that door sag. It was bad on my '98 Sierra, especially on the passenger door. I got used to slamming the doors hard, so much that I would do it on other people's cars out of habit, much to their dismay.

[@javahedz]

All you gotta do is keep the hinge pins lubed, and replace the hinge pin bushings when they’re worn. That’s called maintenance, especially on a very heavy door.

[@jakejones2482]

Love this series, I live in Loveland Colorado, had a 2003 excursion, 03 Tahoe, blazer, jimmy, el Camino and Cadillac DeVille. Loved them all but my Tahoe was so cheap and easy, sitting on 33's. I think I bought it for 3,000 and put 3000 into it in3 years, I've driven it on every mountain from Estes to south park, you name it. Love it, cheap and easy.

[@godgirlsguitars]

I think Tommy's sounded the best. It had more rumble and less raspyness.

[@luisinhoens90]

I'd go with the Excursion. It's the one holding up better both in and out and the one with the most capability and roominess. And the one holding up its value the best. It's just insane how good it looks inside for the miles. Fuel economy is atrocious, but which one of these has good FE to begin with? We'd be pulling hairs if choosing any of these over the other ones just for FE.

[@jamesmancuso3666]

That gm 350 just sounds so good even with the 13 miles of exhaust.

[@1randyharbin]

As a Maryland native I follow and appreciate YAA and the Shefska's, you Colorado boys run a close 2nd!

[@mannyzx1]

The worst part about this? Having to wait for the next episode

[@jkheslekrants]

I know I am late to the party here but this.. This is really awesome!! Would have been great to have Andre in something more inline with the Excursion and Suburban but regardless.. This is great entertainment!! And to that, i preferred the sound of the old Vortec 5.7!

[@calebandkylerock]

Honestly, the Escalade sounds the best.

[@Wicked_He_Bad]

yup those gm 92 to 99 motors last for ever

[@murdiesel]

You guys are better than "Whose line is it anyways"! LMAO!

[@TFLtruck]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@CAAAAAish]

The first gen Sequioa would have been a winner for this challenge.

[@Kryptkeeper911]

V10 for life!

[@mxss115]

I’ve actually had a 7.3 diesel F-250, completely base model, roll up windows workhorse truck. Now I drive a GMT800 Yukon Denali, but in between those two I had a 99 GMT400 Sierra, with the 5.7. Funny that I had all three of these platforms back to back, so it’s great seeing them compete

[@benjaminsmith7228]

I would love to see an early 2000s 32 valve 5.4 navigator go up against the caddy. That might be neck and neck. I mean they only had 300 hp at that point but hey. Id still like to see it lol

[@cup_and_cone]

Are there any left without rod knock?

[@benjaminsmith7228]

@@cup_and_cone My grandfather has 2 or 3 that run well and an ecoboost powered one.

[@carltongray3302]

That 6.0 Caddy would’ve walked that too. LQ9s were no joke back then

[@michaelwhite775]

I have a 2000 excursion with the 7.3. Best SUV ever. 200000 miles and still going strong. Even gets up to 18 mpg on the hwy.

[@SoundFX09]

Personal Take on my Favorite of the 3: (1) Tommy's " 'Merican Man' " GMC Suburban - This one his close to home for me, as My Family ONCE Owned a 1997 GMC Suburban in Blue with the Vortec V6 w/ RWD. They bought it 1-2 Years Old Used, and Drove it from 2000 all the way to 2015 when, after about 250K Miles, Constant Transmission and Alternator Issues forced us to send it off. Survived Countless Road Trips and Family Days to various places with Rarely an Issue until it's later Years. Only ever drove it a few times, sometimes Wished we still had it. (2) Nathan's " The Bigger Man " Ford Excursion - GOD I MISS THESE SUVs. V10 or Powerstroke Diesel V8 Engines with Tons of Power, capable of Family Road Trips with just the SUV itself or with a Camper, and when you saw one of these on the Road, YOU KNEW there was a Family Man Driving it. Never Owned One Myself, though I know a Family that has owned one for the Longest Time and LOVED IT. I may not be a fan of the SUV Market today, but the Excursion was one of the exceptions back then! (3) Andre's " The Caddy Man " Cadillac Escalade - Andre, I am throwing a lot of Crap at you for this choice. First Off, the Escalade has a LOT of Negative Tropes / Stereotypes associated with it; They're either purchased by people who can't afford it and/or have no perception of Finances, Criminal / Drug Lords who think they're Eye Candy when they're really a Target, or Hotheads who think they're bigger than their own Britches. You DON'T want to be seen driving this in the Southeastern United States: We HATE this vehicle down here. Most of them you see in the State of Georgia are either Broken Down on the Side of Various Interstates, or in the Junkyard Broken beyond Repair (Some of them with Bullet Holes!). Most of these 'Luxury SUV' Escalades Never even make it to 150K Miles! Once they reach 100K, BAAAAAAAD Things start to happen. I wouldn't even own one if it was GIVEN to Me! STAY AWAY! Nevertheless, Looking forward to seeing who's SUV Reigns Supreme!

[@pajoncsek]

I love these "buy-tune-ride" episodes. Not only because american SUV and trucks are so great, but also because of you, guys! Greetings from Slovakia.

[@schm2918]

The V10 symbol was great! 😂. I'm backing the V10 all the way

[@robertmitchell8728]

I have a 2000 ford excursion 6.8l v10. And it gets 14 city, and 18 highway solidly. Consistanty. I do run premium. 5w30 synthetic chevron oil, at regular changes, self done. with filter change. I prefer motorcraft, but have used fram before. If my mileage got that bad, I would be changing gas. Or figuring out what's wrong with it. Honestly!

[@staragape7999]

I dont know if it was a size restriction but you could get a 100 series landcruiser for that budget and thats a no brainer in my opinion Otherwise excursion for the win V10 is an awesome engine even if thirsty

[@gunprojects5398]

j have to say that 350 sounded the best

[@vr4787]

This is bringing back some Classic Top Gear vibes with the cheap car challenges.