 This is my 2nd excursion,the first was 
a v-8 gas, 8-9 mpg around town. We 
traded it for a Honda van. We got 
better gas mileage but lost alot of 
interior room and security of size. We  
purchased a 2002 excursion ultimate 
diesel and we Love it. We will not 
trade it unless we get another 
excursion diesel. It is a little better 
on the gas but love the security and 
inside room. We also had 2 Suburbans, 
they had brake problems and did not 
feel as solid in the ride. The whole 
family loves the excursion over any of 
the other vehicles we've owned. 