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wessongroup
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They're just trucks ... guys .. 
Got over 400,000 out of any old Peugeot 504 D .. and thought that was good ... 900,000 is just plain outstanding
That is what I call using a piece of equipment 
Haven't closely followed the "air regs" for this in a long time
they must be getting pretty tough for diesel's ... might be why some of the feet dragging from Toyota ... just saying
Had an old 74 Doge 3/4 that I "used" for cutting wood ... replaced the 504 D in wood cutting work
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captkw
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Trucks
2000 dodge Ram2500 (3/4 ton) w/360 (gas) 19/20 miles a gal. and the good trans....1977 dodge 1 ton carbed 360 w 400k miles..trans never been removed
and the heads have never been off..8 miles a gallon up hill or down....but, my towing is around 3,800 lbs so I don't need a diesel and the cost of
fuel is modest...the cummins is a Great motor if your towing BIG stuff..
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rts551
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As you can see, everyone has the favorite. Determine you need/requirement first. How heavy duty? then fuel...diesel is more expensive but the
motor pulls better and lasts longer. Then new or older (More technical vs possible repairs). Then its price, research on repair history and what
you like.
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captkw
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trucks
I would stay from the fords that have to have the cab removed for all kinds of repair....Yikes !! that's crazy IMO.....cant get my small brain around
that....
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rts551
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Cab removal is for the 2008's if they require head or engine removal.
Cap..its to give the Dodge/Ram guys something to talk about.
My parents had a 93 3/4 ton 2wd diesel. After 2 years of Baja DIRT roads and on the way into Punta Abreojos before the road was paved, the front
bumper came off and wrapped itself around the driveshaft...response at the dealer :truck was not meant to go off-road. 1 year later the drivers door
came off. Repaired by third party. Nice motor but the rest of the truck was falling apart all around it.
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captkw
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baja and trucks
I have yet to see a truck that given the wrong/right Baja drive that always beat the Baja !! Baja is gosh darnn tough !! and can break even the
toughest.....As your post said earlier its all about choice.........Does a unimug count as a truck ??
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Russ
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I have a 1996 F250 7.3 xcab 4x4 I should sell because it's just sitting unused and needs a good home and some miles put on it. Click the below URL and
make an offer. only 120k, needs love and has been serviced and repaired when due.
http://www.kbb.com/ford/f250-super-cab/1996-ford-f250-super-...
[Edited on 4-6-2015 by Russ]
[Edited on 4-6-2015 by Russ]
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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rts551
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Russ. link goes to Kelly Blue Book. Do you have a photo of the actual truck?
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Russ
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It should show the value and option on that link. Sorry about the size
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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carlosg
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Thanks for the offer Russ, but I'm looking to get something a little more recent and definitely a four door, 8' bed, probably starting '03. Looks like
you took that pic at Palo Verde...
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carlosg
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thanks for all your input, I receive it with great appreciation and respect, your comments will really help selecting a good truck for my family
travels up and down the peninsula...
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aguachico
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