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bajadogs
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Alan
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
However, I don't recall any Dodge issues reported hear... Desert Bull, Baja Cat, Fishin' Rich have all said very good things about their trucks, as
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Those Cummings diesels are so damn noisy I'd be surprised if you could hear anything! |
Not all those folks have the Cummins. I wish I did, but you can throw me into the "Very happy with my Ram" pile. Not ready to upgrade my Ram yet.
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
... I still love Jeeps and would consider getting one some day (when I win the lotto, and it wouldn't matter if it broke, lol).
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For when you win the lottery, here's an extreme version for you... $100K+... looking Baja-ready to me.
[Edited on 2-11-2009 by BajaNomad]
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bajadogs
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For that $$$ I would expect some comfort, and a lot more.
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BAJACAT
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97,000 MILES IN MY RAM 1500/HEMI AND NO PROBLEMS," NOCK ON WOOD"..
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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bajamedic
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I currently drive a 2001 Dodge 2500 with that noisy Cummins 5.9; the injector pump was replaced twice during the 100,000 mile warranty. My dealer was
great to work with and they said the new pump had been modified to prevent a reoccurrence and I have no plans to do away with this dependable old
workhorse. I use the four-wheel drive all of the time and the drive train remains flawless.
In our last four, Ford E350 ambulances, we installed a “Transverter”(sp?). A Transverter only allowed the overdrive to engage when the driver enabled
the function with the O/D switch, we always kept the overdrives locked out at speeds less than 55 MPH. Overall, all four units have been very
dependable, all of them still have their original motors, turbo’s and transmissions and are still running strong. We did have one of the rear ends
rebuilt and it was covered by our warranty. All of these units are driven under extreme circumstances and extreme weather, both hot and cold. These
Ford 7.3 diesels have also been very dependable workhorses.
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MrBillM
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Getting out of Dodge
Well, Detroit, in this case.
I saw in the L.A. Times this a.m. that GM Vice-Chairman Robert Lutz has announced that he's outta there at the end of the year. With the GM "Recovery
Plan" due shortly in DC industry analysts find the timing of his announcement curious.
From another news source:
"GM Car Czar Bob Lutz is calling it quits at the end of the year. Or, as they like to say in the “here’s your golden parachute; see you in Aruba”
RenCen echelons, Maximum Bob “will transition to a new role effective April 1, 2009, as Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor.” In other words, we still
have MB to kick around until the end of the year or the end of GM, whichever comes first. GM CEO Rick Wagoner was effusive about Lutz’ contribution to
the total destruction of GM’s brands—in his own entirely reserved way. “Bob Lutz was already a legendary automotive product guy when he rejoined GM in
2001,” Wagoner’s statement says. “He’s added to that by leading the creation of a string of award-winning vehicles for GM during his time here. His 46
years of experience in the global automotive business have been invaluable to us.” Love that “car guy” stuff. Now, for some more accountant-friendly
info . . .
“Concurrent with [Thomas G. Stephens, Vice Chairman – Global Product Development's] appointment, GM is restructuring its global powertrain group to
integrate powertrain functional activities into their respective global GM functions.” Parse that, Mr. Crock of chit! I think he means that they’re
still confused about what they’re building where for whom at what price and (if they’re really brave that day) why".
Automotive News.
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Hook
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There are a few known issues with the 7.3L engines and the drivetrains that accompanied them from 99-03.
One is the cavitation issue with the coolant in contact with the block. Ford or Navistar developed a silica based additive to counteract this. But the
additive was hard on water pump components, leading to premature failure. Mine started to leak at 103k; I replaced it fairly easily and inexpensively.
Now, there are better coolants that dont use silicates.
Another is the notorious cam position sensor. There were a ton of them produced early on that went bad. Replacements are now under 10 dollars and they
even had a recall for them. I replaced mine somewhere over 100k but it nor the replacement have never acted up. It only took about 10 minutes to
replace.
Another is/was the single disc torque converter. These had a tendency to heat up in heavy towing situations due to the amount of slippage they allowed
when OD was locked out. The heat could affect other tranny components. Mine never failed after 120k miles, including one case where I towed my
Skipjack up the Tecate grade (from the El Centro side, mind you) in 113 degree heat. But I had read about others who experienced failures so I
replaced mine with a triple disc TC before I came down to Mexico to live. I use only synthetic tranny fluid now.
Those are the major ones that can put you down fast.
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Taco de Baja
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I don't know about you, but I would not take a Lexus (high end toyota), Mercury, Acura, or Cadillac into the out back of Baja....
Baja pinstripes might look ok on a Toyota or Jeep, not the others. Plus there's the whole ground clearance thing....
If you just want an on road commuter...that's different
Truth generally lies in the coordination of antagonistic opinions
-Herbert Spencer
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David K
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Thanks Taco... I wasn't sure how to answer Ken's list. The #1 vehicle (Lexus) is a Toyota product... but not a 4WD all terrain vehicle!
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Perhaps... BigWooo... but we sure hear a lot of lemon stories with American brands. Between rediculous government rules and labor unions demands, can
a good American car be built, again?
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The post I made with the JD Powers list was in response to DK's comment above.
Ken
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David K
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Naturally, being Baja Nomads... the assumption was we all have Baja vehicles... that is 4WDs, Trucks, Buggies.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Naturally, being Baja Nomads... the assumption was we all have Baja vehicles... that is 4WDs, Trucks, Buggies. |
I'm sure you've heard the old line about making ASSumptions! You'd be WRONG that ALL Nomads drive 4WD, trucks or buggies!
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David K
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Yes, yes... I was waiting for the assume rule here!
It is a shame that not all Baja Nomads have vehicles built for what Baja has to offer, however! There is only one paved road down the length of the
peninsula, and if you have a Lexus or Mercury as Ken's list named... well you will miss a lot!
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Yes, yes... I was waiting for the assume rule here!
It is a shame that not all Baja Nomads have vehicles built for what Baja has to offer, however! There is only one paved road down the length of the
peninsula, and if you have a Lexus or Mercury as Ken's list named... well you will miss a lot! |
David,
One last time amigo. The list was an answer to your question........Will american car companies ever build a good CAR?
Yes, according tothe JD Powers survey they do. If fact if you read the report you would find that the Tacoma finished second behind the Ford F150 in
that truck catagory also.
Ken
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805gregg
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I don't know about Toyota, newest recall over 1 million vechicles. Largest recall in history, I remember Toyota had to buy back 800,000 trucks becauce
the frames would rust in half, never heard of a good truck with a frame that would rust all the way through.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Yes, yes... I was waiting for the assume rule here!
It is a shame that not all Baja Nomads have vehicles built for what Baja has to offer, however! There is only one paved road down the length of the
peninsula, and if you have a Lexus or Mercury as Ken's list named... well you will miss a lot! |
David,
One last time amigo. The list was an answer to your question........Will american car companies ever build a good CAR?
Yes, according tothe JD Powers survey they do. If fact if you read the report you would find that the Tacoma finished second behind the Ford F150 in
that truck catagory also.
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It's okay Ken... I know you read it that way... but it was typed on the 'BAJA Nomad' forum... Really, it's okay... I don't own any stock in Toyota or
get any royalties... I have nothing to gain. It's mostly Neal Johns' fault I got into a Toyota, anyway... But at the time... most of the Amigos de
Baja who went off road all had Toyota Tacomas (in 2000), and raved about their performance and quality!
I can't even think of all the Tacoma 4X4 owners then, but it includes Neal Johns, BajaTaco, Taco de Baja, jeans, Alejandra de Baja, bajaboy (Zac),
etc. etc.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Yes, yes... I was waiting for the assume rule here!
It is a shame that not all Baja Nomads have vehicles built for what Baja has to offer, however! There is only one paved road down the length of the
peninsula, and if you have a Lexus or Mercury as Ken's list named... well you will miss a lot! |
David K,
WHY can't you GET IT that not ALL Nomads follow YOUR script of REQUIRED Baja
activities & what constitutes a good Baja experience?
It's YOUR OPINION that it's a shame that "not all Baja Nomads have vehicles built for what Baja has to offer,
however!" Totally contrary to YOUR feelings/thoughts/belief, many Nomads actually DO survive here without owning a 4WD Toyota
truck! Most Nomads have discovered that Baja has as many unique facets to offer as there are Nomads to seek them. Don't assume that I've never
driven off road in my vehicle (not a Lexus nor a Mercury), don't assume that my life sucks because it doesn't follow YOUR script of
what constitutes the REAL Baja experience!
WHOA!!! "only one paved road down the length of the peninsula"????? How on earth did I ever make it as far south as La Paz without that
knowledge? Your ASSumption that I've missed any part of Baja
I wanted to experience, couldn't be any farther from the truth!
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bajadogs
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I am always humbled when I make it to a remote fish camp or mission or anything. The locals never have luxury 4x4s. Actually, I find it quite
embarrassing to roll in like royalty in my 10 year old Ram. Sometimes I miss my old 2WD Dakota with rusty shell. I felt more at home and accepted
parked amongst the fishermen at Poncho's down at San Raphael. The locals must think we self-proclaimed "Baja Nomads" are complete idiots spending $40K
on a vehicle that promises to haul our fat burros down a dirt road that they drive every day in their old K-Cars.
If you have reduced all hazards by planning your trips with all the modern comforts,
is it a Baja trip? What are you looking for?
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TMW
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I had a 1972 Ford Pinto that I drove into and out of some pretty rough places in Baja in 1978 to 1980. A guy in a Jeep at Kennedy's camp thought I was
crasy but I got out and he didn't, he needed a tow.
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David K
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Long Legs... I don't CARE that your view of Baja is limited by the 2WD vehicle you love... I don't care at all... Where do you learn to twist stuff
that way? I want all Nomads to be happy... and for the Nomads who don't have a desire to own a 4WD vehicle or care to see parts of Baja where there
are NO people (Mexican or any NorteAmericano), I am happy to show you a little of what you miss by being so limited!
So, I want you to be happy... okay? If what I type irritates you, please ignore it and find something else to read! Peace!!
Some more Amigos de Baja who influenced my turn to Toyota include 4baja and Doug (Baja Nomad) who owns a 4WD Tacoma!
Thank you all!!
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