A good choice

[CCahill]

Well, I,ve been following TDR for about 6 months now... . Been Jonesin' for a new truck for about a year, always owned one of the Generals trucks but this time I really wanted a deisel... ..... In any case, drove a couple of Duramax trucks [ later on that subject ]..... nobody would deal, plus way quesy about a first year engine from GM. So..... I have quite a few friends that have the Cummins and here I am. Pick up a 01 Quad, 4x, LB, with a bunch of other goodies..... all I can say is thank every body on the TDR for honest descriptions of the pros and the cons of their trucks... If you think of the combined knowledge of the members, its amazing..... Sorry for the long winded post,[ plus I have more to say later]
Thanks again,
Colin

 

[Bob Wagner]

Welcome to the TDR!!! you made the right choice!!! BTW BOMBS AWAY!!!

 

[Okie-Go]

You'll love it. Congrats.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[maint.man]

Welcome, and from one ex GM man to another if ya' don't like the cummins then there's just no hope for ya'

 

[Bigsaint]

WELCOME !!!! Enjoy your new truck and the great aroma of diesel in the morning, or for that matter, anytime. I doubt you will ever go back to a gasser, I know I won't #ad


Scott W.

White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro,boost and oil temp gauges,Edge EZ,Mopar tonneau,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat and blow by bottle is bye bye !!! I love the smell of diesel in the morning, it reminds me of... . VICTORY !!!
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[Big-D]

Colin,
Happy to hear you have taken the big jump. I still have a gas GMC and use it as a beater for the Cummins is my "cruiser" and long haul vehicle. I for one am not disappointed in the DodgeCummins and hope you will like yours as much as I do mine. Dave

 

[MikeR]

Welcome aboard! I'm sure it didn't take too much thought on which was the right diesel.
I test drove a Duramax just to satisfy my curiosity,and thought it was a pickup best left as moms' grocery getter. The Cummins screams MACHO and BIG CAJONES!

-Mike

 

[willyslover]

Hey Neighbor throw me an E mail with your location. . there are several guys in the Sonora area if your close, sounds like coffee time
Gary
willyslover@mlode.com

 

[Dane]

Welcome Colin! Good choice imo... I've was a general fan also. Then it was a Toyota 4x4 for Baja. When I got a little older and tent camping was no longer fun in Baja, I needed a heavy duty 4x4 truck to carry a 2000lb camper off road and get great fuel mileage, the Dodge/Cummins was my choice. I've had the truck about 9 months and it just keeps getting faster. #ad
These things remind me of the good old days of big block trucks that had gobs of torque. The cool thing is that they get mini van fuel mileage at the same time. #ad
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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Wiredawg]

Welcome aboard Colin!

I bought my new Ram Cummins back in May and am truely luv'n it, especially the sound. Just last night, I drove over to a friend's house who was waiting outside when I came driving up. He complimented me on the sound and said it didn't sound like a pickup, that it sounded like a big rig. #ad
You coudn't slap the smile off my face after that. #ad
AWSOME TRUCK!

TDR IS a great place. Got good stories, advice and group purchases from here. I read the threads almost every night and mange to learn somthing new to boot. I'm sure you'll injoy it as much as I do.

Looking forward to see future posts from ya.

Wiredawg

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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch.