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Offline ffbowhunter

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Looking to buy a diesel
« on: April 09, 2014, 03:10:32 PM »
So I'm in the market for a new truck.  I have a 40k budget.  I am looking at buying a diesel possibly.  I will be towing a 20ft trailer and a 23 foot boat.  Otherwise I will be driving it 15 miles to work twice a week.  I am looking for suggestions and opinions for a truck in my price range.

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2014, 04:02:56 PM »
06-07 duramax with the LBZ motor, probably has best all round power + fuel economy in your price range.

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2014, 04:03:24 PM »
Your going to get alot of buy a Cummins, no get a power stroke, no you want a duramax. Just went through this same question a month ago. I decided on a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 L. I drove all three and this is my opinion and I'm sure I will hear about it. Didn't like the looks or the ride in a CHEVY 3500, ya it had power and the Allison was nice just not my style. The CUMMINS 3500 to me was sluggish compared to the other 2 and the interior looks cheap for the $. I was looking at 2011 and up.
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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2014, 05:42:05 PM »
I love my 07 Duramax, it has towed my trailer to or through Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming quite a few times, usually full of gear and my quad and on a good day multiple deer, elk or antelope, even a bison, and I could not be happier with the Duramax Allison combo.

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2014, 06:03:31 PM »
I will be in the market in a few years and it will be Cummins first then Duramax, I have no interest in a Power Stroke  :bdid:

And I have used all three   ;)


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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2014, 06:31:59 PM »
I know you said 40K but you might be able to beat on these guys a bit. Here is a new ram diesel for $41,299.

http://www.lithiadodgetricities.com/new/Ram/2014-Ram-2500-tri-cities-90cb87110a0a00de1abd187440d3022d.htm

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2014, 06:40:11 PM »
I know a guy that just bought a new 2013 Dodge 2500 HD crewcab, loaded from Larson in Tacoma for $40,000. It's black and really looks sharp.
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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2014, 06:52:04 PM »
Why someone has not bought this is beyond me.  If I needed a rig I would be on this like stink on pooooo....

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2014, 07:14:01 PM »
The new power strokes are the best out there now I my opinion. Allot of guys have been soured on the fords  because of the last two productions, bothe 6.4's an allot of issues with the 6.0l. But they are on par now with one of the best diesels ever made, the 7.3l. I own a construction business and tow everyday, and I am telling you the new 6.7l ford is the way to go! It's a power house and has little to no issues with realibity. Don't by a cheap dodge cause it say cummins, the rest of the truck falls apart! There is a reason it so cheap :chuckle:

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2014, 07:18:02 PM »
I would agree that the new ford diesel is a powerhouse.....it will be a force to be reckoned with if it proves it self for a few more years.  I want to see what kind of mileage they get when they are 10+ years old.   :tup:

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2014, 07:19:26 PM »
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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2014, 07:31:24 PM »
I would agree that the new ford diesel is a powerhouse.....it will be a force to be reckoned with if it proves it self for a few more years.  I want to see what kind of mileage they get when they are 10+ years old.   :tup:

Huh, we have a couple of these at work and they are weak, lack a ton of power, and sway all over the road.

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2014, 07:38:02 PM »
I would agree that the new ford diesel is a powerhouse.....it will be a force to be reckoned with if it proves it self for a few more years.  I want to see what kind of mileage they get when they are 10+ years old.   :tup:

Huh, we have a couple of these at work and they are weak, lack a ton of power, and sway all over the road.

We have one that is not loaded at all and never tows anything.  It will down right smoke the rubber off the tires if you are not careful.  It has a ton of power....but again that is unloaded and never tows. 

We are talking about the 6.7 liter scorpion engine right?????  The 6.0 and 6.4 are gutless wonders and have tons of problems.

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2014, 07:48:59 PM »
I would agree that the new ford diesel is a powerhouse.....it will be a force to be reckoned with if it proves it self for a few more years.  I want to see what kind of mileage they get when they are 10+ years old.   :tup:

Huh, we have a couple of these at work and they are weak, lack a ton of power, and sway all over the road.

We have one that is not loaded at all and never tows anything.  It will down right smoke the rubber off the tires if you are not careful.  It has a ton of power....but again that is unloaded and never tows. 

We are talking about the 6.7 liter scorpion engine right?????  The 6.0 and 6.4 are gutless wonders and have tons of problems.

I know... I had one for 2 months :bash: :bash: bad part was I traded in my 7.3 with 120k on it for it. Now I sit in a 06 f150 as happy as can be

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Re: Looking to buy a diesel
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2014, 08:14:07 PM »
Sounds like for your use and mileage you would be money way ahead buying a gas engine.  How many miles a year do you typically drive?

 


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