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12-11-2009, 10:03 AM
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I can tell you that we have a Dodge diesel here at work. I think it's a 2000. we towed a Bobcat to the rental place with it recently and the rear seal on the tranny did blow. Our bus mechanic was able to fix it in a day. The truck had about 145,000 miles on it and has been used and abused as it's the schools sole maintence truck that plows snow, carries whatever we need it to, and tows all of the rental equipment here on campus. (like chippers, tractors, bobcats, etc. . .)
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12-11-2009, 10:36 AM
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Greg, I am also looking to upgrade my truck. Chevy 1500 4X4 5.3L. I know what you mean about needing / wanting more truck. I Beefed up the brakes in the truck and added disk brakes to every axel on the triple axel trailer. I also added add a leaf to the rear to increase the ride height and level out the trailer to spread the weight evenly across all the axels. In addition I increase the trailer hitch to a big ass ultra hitch. I have no problems pulling the CC roughly 10,000lbs I have to be extremely aware and take my time when towing. The extra breaks and add on’s help a lot. I have no problems on flat ground Sandy point, Chesapeake beach and Solomon’s island. Last year went to Breezy Point and the hills leading to the area were hard on the little 5.3 and transmission. I want to take the boat to ocean city this year 2010 but I doubt I will attempt without a bigger truck. Glad my fishing buddies have diesel trucks.
I had the transmission serviced recently the shop said everything looked great and the fluid was in good shape 120,000. The 1500 does the job but I would like a bigger truck in a year or so. I feel your pain. Looking at Chevy 2500 HD gas
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12-11-2009, 11:00 AM
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Greg...HIGHLY recommend you buy a NEW Cummins!! ![Big Grin](images/smilies/biggrin.gif) ![Big Grin](images/smilies/biggrin.gif) Steve
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12-11-2009, 01:33 PM
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Steve, if you place an order today for a new 42 Judge with twin cummins in it, I will look at a brand new one ![Wink](images/smilies/wink.gif)
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12-11-2009, 03:41 PM
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The cummins powered truck I was looking at sold (or they have a deposit on it).. You know the saying. You snooze you lose. Sounds like I lost the deal.. 03 one owner, dealer serviced ~65k miles asking 18k
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12-11-2009, 04:54 PM
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Quote:
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The cummins powered truck I was looking at sold (or they have a deposit on it).. You know the saying. You snooze you lose. Sounds like I lost the deal.. 03 one owner, dealer serviced ~65k miles asking 18k ![Embarrassment](images/smilies/redface.gif)
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Dude....this is GOOD news!! As a wise golf partner once said, "every shot makes somebody happy!" Time to go get that new truck for Christmas!!
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12-11-2009, 06:51 PM
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Greg,
I sold my 1500 and bought a used Chevy 2500 with the Duramax for the same reasons. I can't comment on the Dodge but can say you wont regret moving up to a diesel. I pulled my 23 Grady and now my 26 Regulator with no effort. Diesel repairs are infrequent but expensive when they do happen. Day to day performance is great (about 17 mpg) and I've been told I can expect around 300k miles with proper maintenance. I can tell you that my next truck will be a diesel as well (whether I'm towing a boat or not). I think any of the big three (Ford, Chevy, Dodge) are great trucks. They each have their own pluses/minuses. Good luck with your search!
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12-11-2009, 08:08 PM
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That would have been a good deal if evrything was as listed. Your post had me surfing for A chevy 2500HD best price I could find was 25k on a diesel 42,000 miles. Greg. if my wief finds you, she may take a swing at ya
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12-11-2009, 10:13 PM
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Greg,
You've seen what we pull with Ford. Case closed!
That goes for you too Conjuror!!!!!
Oh yea, you too Stripe Tease!!!
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