Girly Truck

[HTRDHLR]

Had an opertunity to drive an 03 3500 4x4 cummins today. My sponsor had one on the lot. I really did not like it. It seemed way to quite and refined I am really happy I bought the 01. 5

 

[WadePatton]

Cummins GT

I got my first up-close look at the Cummins Girlie Truck (GT) today. I was killing time while they reflashed my ECM and walked out front. (Also checking out the new badge that I'm going to be putting on mine soon. )



Anyway the salesman comes a running out there and says hey, you want to hear it run? And I said "NO-- unless you've removed the muffler. "



I didn't let him start it. Why?--I'm sure I'll _not_ hear one soon enough.

 

[Fireman Dave]

Well, I'm with you guys - I like the sound of my truck. BUT... I did drive an '03 at the TDR Nationals, and I did like it. I admire what Cummins has done with this new generation of the engine. They take a lot of pride in what they do - and they should. And like it or not, I think this new engine will be the key to keeping a Cummins in Dodge trucks down the road. I think it will be more marketable to the general public and will help get more diesels on the road. Just think of all those guys who want a diesel but can't convince the wife because of the noise. I do want to keep my truck forever - I love the sound, but I would buy one of these new ones some day (while keeping my old one!). The quieter engine really isn't all bad.

 

[Six_Man_Diesel]

I'd like to have one of the new Dodges, it is only quiet if it you leave it like that!!!

 

[GBerry]

GT

I dont like the looks the front looks like its 6 foot from the bottom of the bumper to the top of the grill its not but it looks like it ,and the frame is too close to the ground.

I do like the hood and the slope of the windshield and a few other things!



ON another point I was at the dealer getting an oil change and yes they have a really good tech doing the oil on the cummin's or they wouldnt touch my truck! anyway the salesman I bought my truck was telling me that 03 would be the last year for the HO:--) has anyone else heard this??

Guy

 

[Fireman Dave]

I doubt that '03 is the last year for the HO. After hearing a few things here and there from the Cummins engineers, I would expect to see the numbers on this new engine to keep going up and up to stay ahead of the competition. In other words, there is a lot more room left on this new one. Also, there is supposed to be a new automatic coming that will put up with the high output numbers.

 

[BigDan]

What's an HO???



Us guys out here in California don't have them since there not 50 state legal. I herd there trying to make them 50 state legal though.

 

[Casey Balvert]

What's an HO???

Originally posted by BigDan

What's an HO???



Us guys out here in California don't have them since there not 50 state legal. I herd there trying to make them 50 state legal though.

A HO is a truck that goes out at night and makes some money.

 

[TowPro]

Re: What's an HO???

Originally posted by CBalvert

A HO is a truck that goes out at night and makes some money.

I had to read it twice, but you got me on that one LOL

 

[David Muench]

It sure is ugly when a group turns against their own. .

 

[FFutch]

Hey I like the 03's also...

... If you really want a girlie truck just buy a chebby . I don't know if I'll like the quiet Cummins but thank your hippie tree huggers for some of that. I will pay off my 99 first though,that way I can have the best of both worlds . . Doug

 

[Casey Balvert]

Wait till my wife finds out I ordered a girlie truck. Oh the shame of it all. :{

 

[truckstom]

03

I drove one yesterday 2500, auto, it felt pretty much the same as mine drivetrain wise, but it had that softer chevy like ride. . I guess it was ok

 

[WadePatton]

Have you seen what high-flow common-rail injectors cost?!:--)



Bombing is going to be leetle more pain in the $.

If I were going to spend "new truck money" it would be for the 7100 conversion that DD is selling. Now that's sweet and very UNchevylike.



Anyway, by the time I get 4-500k on my 2000 there'll be a whole 'nother generation of EPA engineered ISB out.

 

[CharlieMiller]

Its not Cummins fault its quieter. They are being forced by the EPA for emissions and noise. At least we still have a Cummins.

 

[Pit Bull]

When I first saw the 03 at the local dealer, I thought it was ugly. Now it's starting to grow on me. When I was looking at the new ones I did notice that they seemed to have more of a quality look to them (fit and finish) example the drive shaft was painted a nice shiny black, instead of the rusted drive shafts that came on the 94 - 02 trucks. I am looking forward to seeing a RC 3500 DRW 4x4 with the bigger tires, that one might look real good. Don't get me wrong I won't be buying one. By the time I wear my truck out I will be too old to drive



To everyone that is buying a new 03, congrats. I'm sure after I see a few more driving down the road I will also think they are beautiful I've noticed as I have gotten older that it takes longer for new things to grow on me.

 

[JCockrell]

look see

Went to the dealer last Fri night after dinner and beverages of choice. Only wanted to hear what the Cummins sounded like. I am impressed that they were able to "quiet" down the mighty Cummins. Wandered around and crawled under the truck. Fit and finish looks good. I do not like the dash. Maybe it will grow on me, like the front end. Like Fireman Dave I will keep mine. They might even get another body change in before I get another. ????



Only 360K until half a million Oo.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

"It sure is ugly when a group turns against their own. . "





UMMmmmm - ya mean like when the 12-valvers turn on us 24-valvers?



Hey - just expressing opinions here - and SOME of us will understandably take a wait-and-see attitude with this new Cummins engine - JUST as we did with the Powerstroke and Duramax...



After all, EVERY manufacturer is capable of building a Titanic from time to time...



It's then up to each individual to decide if THEY wanna be one of the first "passengers" or not...

 

[Casey Balvert]

Originally posted by CharlieMiller

Its not Cummins fault its quieter. They are being forced by the EPA for emissions and noise. At least we still have a Cummins.

It may be quieter but it still sounds like a diesel and it definitely sounds like a Cummins. Maybe people won't run to the road with their garbage any more when I go to work in the morning.



Casey (one more week to go until Darth Vader gets here)

 

[JCockrell]

Originally posted by CBalvert

Maybe people won't run to the road with their garbage any more when I go to work in the morning.





LMAO !!!! :-laf