Truck changes
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Ok, please give me your thoughts of the following two trucks.
Looking at upgrading only for reasons of towing.
Current truck is still great condition and second guessing not keeping it.
1997 Ford Crew Cab long box 4x4 SRWB
170,000 for $11,000 white with red interior
2000 Chev Extended cab long box, NO third door
less then 70,000 4x4 with a 7.4 gas motor
Dually with brand new tires all around. $14,000
Great condition as it came from MO. Is it true that MO DOT does not use much road salt in the winter?
This truck was used by a older couple for a Fifth wheel trailer.
What kind of gas mileage with a 7.4 Vortec?
Or keep the current truck and maybe replace the tranny this year for 2 grand and get another 2 years out of it.
BTW, it is a 1998 Dodge Ram Quad cab. 360. 4x4 that will touch 200,000 miles by monday.
BTW, if I buy this truck I will NOT have the $$ to do everything I want to the boat. Such as props and stereo.
I have to add a new trim tab no matter what.
Looking at upgrading only for reasons of towing.
Current truck is still great condition and second guessing not keeping it.
1997 Ford Crew Cab long box 4x4 SRWB
170,000 for $11,000 white with red interior
2000 Chev Extended cab long box, NO third door
less then 70,000 4x4 with a 7.4 gas motor
Dually with brand new tires all around. $14,000
Great condition as it came from MO. Is it true that MO DOT does not use much road salt in the winter?
This truck was used by a older couple for a Fifth wheel trailer.
What kind of gas mileage with a 7.4 Vortec?
Or keep the current truck and maybe replace the tranny this year for 2 grand and get another 2 years out of it.
BTW, it is a 1998 Dodge Ram Quad cab. 360. 4x4 that will touch 200,000 miles by monday.
BTW, if I buy this truck I will NOT have the $$ to do everything I want to the boat. Such as props and stereo.
I have to add a new trim tab no matter what.
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Re: Truck changes
I have a 2500 Suburban in the classifieds
It's got the 7.4 engine. I'm not sure how much different that mileage would be, but mine gets 10-11mpg around town and very close to 15mpg on the road.
It's got the 7.4 engine. I'm not sure how much different that mileage would be, but mine gets 10-11mpg around town and very close to 15mpg on the road.
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# 1 Replace tranny and get two more years and make changes/additions you want with the boat....
# 2 Chevy Should be able to get for 11, 500 to 12, 000.
# 3 Ford -- I dont' think with year and miles the Ford would put you ahead....
Not in that order, but rather, most desirable to least....
# 2 Chevy Should be able to get for 11, 500 to 12, 000.
# 3 Ford -- I dont' think with year and miles the Ford would put you ahead....
Not in that order, but rather, most desirable to least....
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Originally Posted by License To Thrill
Step up to a diesel. Only disadvantage is the high cost of diesel fuel.
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Originally Posted by MnFastBoat
.......................BTW, if I buy this truck I will NOT have the $$ to do everything I want to the boat. Such as props and stereo.
I have to add a new trim tab no matter what.
I have to add a new trim tab no matter what.
Consider that with the current truck you might not be able to use the boat for a stretch this summer while the drive train is being replace....again.
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With 200,000 miles, it's worth more to you than anyone else. Spend the money for the trannie if/when needed, and start making "truck payments" into your savings account. Later, when you have to replace the truck, go with diesel.
MO usually only gets a few times a winter where salt needs to be applied, and that is only for a few days. Most of the winter it is dry. Odds are the older couple did not trailer their 5th wheel through the salt anyway.
MO usually only gets a few times a winter where salt needs to be applied, and that is only for a few days. Most of the winter it is dry. Odds are the older couple did not trailer their 5th wheel through the salt anyway.
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Re: Truck changes
I'm with Chart. I guess I've been lucky with my Dodge's. I've had a 94 with 177,00 miles and the tranny never gave me any trouble. My 98 has nearly 134,000 miles and other than a bad sensor in the valve body (replaced under warranty) I've had no issues with this tranny either. I fully plan on paying this vehicle off (as I did with the last) and "pocketing" the payment.
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