12-17-2009, 09:39 PM
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Need some truck buying help!
I assume since I will be towing a fishing boat with it I am not breaking our new rules....here is my post from TF, you guys hopefully can help me
OK Guys, need some help...I currently tow my boat with my Sequoia. It tows just fine but squats a little. I'd like to keep my Sequoia for a long time so I'm a little leary since I'm now on a trailer 100% of the time. Looking at buying a truck to tow my boat and a Sailfish 2660 WAC (which is a lot heavier than my boat). Looking used...used to have a Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel and LOVED it...
questions I guess are:
we may only tow 1000-2000 miles per year, maybe as much as 5000 miles depending on how many trips to NC we take, is there a huge benefit to buying diesel over gas for this little towing. When the truck is not towing it will get very little to no use.
Any recommendations on what to look for? I know very little about trucks and have not towed a boat 100% of the time in 5 years and then my Ram was way more truck than I needed for my boat...
Thanks
Mark
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12-17-2009, 09:53 PM
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Mark,
About how much does the 2660 weigh? - A really heavy boat, you'll like having the diesel a lot in my opinion.
Where are you towing? - Long distances, you'll like the diesel. Up hills and mountains (if you leave MD essentially), you'll really like it. I towed a 26ft boat for work a while back with a chevy PU with 454 and it towed nice, but used a lot of gas.
Also, I think a tow vehicle with a diesel will hold it's value more. Also make sure you get appropriate suspension and transmission, not just the motor. If you don't plan to do anything other than tow, why wouldn't you get a diesel?
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12-17-2009, 10:11 PM
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Mark; gave you my answer on the "other" board. However; did you see the website that kieth posted. Some sweet looking trucks. 5th (Marty)
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12-17-2009, 10:26 PM
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I would go with diesel no matter what. I know with the Ford Powerstrokes (I'm sure you can get one for the Cummins too) you can get the programmer chips. That allows you to tweak your engine for either better fuel economy or more torque. Personally, I'm in the market for a good Excursion with the 7.3 diesel but they're not plentiful.
I think Marty (5th) is talking about this site. www.warrentonselect.com.
They do have a nice selection!
Keith
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12-17-2009, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Slayer
I would go with diesel no matter what. I know with the Ford Powerstrokes (I'm sure you can get one for the Cummins too) you can get the programmer chips. That allows you to tweak your engine for either better fuel economy or more torque. Personally, I'm in the market for a good Excursion with the 7.3 diesel but they're not plentiful.
I think Marty (5th) is talking about this site. www.warrentonselect.com.
They do have a nice selection!
Keith
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They do, but we are not looking to spend that much...just a beater, those are too nice for a bumpkin like me...I want something that is at least 35% primer
As far as the programmer chip, you are talking about two guys that can barely work a screwdriver
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12-17-2009, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldzilla
...I want something that is at least 35% primer
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You have to meet certain prerequisites to drive a truck like that. Study this picture well..If that's you, then you qualify.
Motrednecks.jpg
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12-17-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bug Guy
Mark,
About how much does the 2660 weigh? - A really heavy boat, you'll like having the diesel a lot in my opinion.
Where are you towing? - Long distances, you'll like the diesel. Up hills and mountains (if you leave MD essentially), you'll really like it. I towed a 26ft boat for work a while back with a chevy PU with 454 and it towed nice, but used a lot of gas.
Also, I think a tow vehicle with a diesel will hold it's value more. Also make sure you get appropriate suspension and transmission, not just the motor. If you don't plan to do anything other than tow, why wouldn't you get a diesel?
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Hopefully Martin knows for sure, I'm thinking about 9000 lbs but not sure. We will be towing mainly to OC, CBBT and NC, cant imagine going anywhere else. As far as value we are buying a beater anyway so we'll drive it till it dies...we are both leaning toward diesel, but we can get a newer truck with less miles obviously with going gas....
Thanks!
Marty, saw your response, thanks for the help didn't see any website keith put up, where?
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