why dodge?

[d9]

the d9 machine

fkovalski-- she's a 75000 year old baby, and has no idea what's in store for her:

 

[Doc Tinker]

If you are not the rebellious type, maybe you shouldn't buy a Dodge



Doc

 

[RVPILOT]

decisions

When is the last time you saw a V 8 Diesel in a class 8 truck ?

 

[shendren]

Why should I buy a Dodge cummins? Why not a Ford Powerstroke, or a Cheve diesel?





well, i don't think you should buy a dodge but they are the only one with a cummins in it..... i personally will never buy another p. o. s. dodge. crappy design. the list just goes on... .



good luck... ... ... .

 

[WadePatton]

He bought one already.

 

[stormrider]

To Dodge or not

As this is my first Dodge- 2001 2500 x-cab 4x4-CTD 4:10 diff. Autoalways owned a Chevy, always will) "never" say never. I bought my truck because it was about $10,000 cheaper than Chevy. I must say I was impressed with the truck as a total package, "but" now don't anyone start loading their weapons, I was not impressed with the Cummins until a friend loaned me an E-Z box. Its the difference between wanting a diesel and having one. Now I'm looking at all the different things I might put on my truck for more POWER. Sorry got a little carried away. I seen right away that you could make anything out of this truck that you desired(read afford). Would I buy a Dodge again? You betcha

Throttle up and let'er rock!!

 

[stormrider]

To Dodge or not

As this is my first Dodge- 2001 2500 x-cab 4x4-CTD 4:10 diff. Autoalways owned a Chevy, always will) "never" say never. I bought my truck because it was about $10,000 cheaper than Chevy. I must say I was impressed with the truck as a total package, "but" now don't anyone start loading their weapons, I was not impressed with the Cummins until a friend loaned me an E-Z box. Its the difference between wanting a diesel and having one. Now I'm looking at all the different things I mihgt put on my truck for more POWER. Sorry got a little carried away. I seen right away that you could make anything out of this truck that you desired(read afford). Would I buy a Dodge again? You betcha

Throttle up and let'er rock!!

 

[R-N-R]

I like the Dodge/Cummins owners better than the "off" brand owners

 

[ImagesThatSing]

'cause Dodge Makes It but Cummins Shakes it

 

[Matt400]

Originally posted by d9

Why should I buy a Dodge cummins? Why not a Ford Powerstroke, or a Cheve diesel?

How about serviceability, pop the hood on all 3 trucks and just take a look!

or what about if the Cheve runs out of fuel? I hear they have a squeeze ball to manually prim the lines, about 150 squeezes gets it done where you just turn the key on the Ram. How about that wimpy GM front suspension with upper & lower control arms, don't even think of lifting it or it will never steer the same plus they got those cute rubber C/V boots for sticks and such to poke through and then you get to pull the axles to fix em.



What about all the trouble with the new Ford? Even Ford techs hate the 6. 0 powerstroke. Ford is still using smaller brakes noted by the 16" wheels they run, and that cab is about butt ugly for sure plus the interior is not as nice as the rams IMO.

I doubt the front leaf sprung Ford rides as nice as the coiled Ram.



I kept clear of extra and quad cab trucks for a long time cuz I hate the turning radius but guess what... the Ram quad cab short bed turns tighter than the Ford or GM quad cab shot beds.



The Cummins makes all its power down low in the RPM range where the others need to be spun up more- more revolutions in the same time frame = more wear in the same time frame so I doubt those V-8's will out last a CTD.



The Allison trans in the GM is interesting but hypothetically thinking about a breakdown at lets say 160,000 miles you will be left with an ugly decision of dropping mega bucks to fix a 160K truck. Can't help but wonder what an overhaul on one of those would run



Ok I am done for now, thanks for asking me to vent

 

[Neibe]

Yep I got a 5-speed and it ain't for sale never will be when I'm done with it I'm going to bury it. I wanted a 1st gen and couldn't find one so I ordered it just the way I wanted it manual everything windows locks transmission. Keep It Simple Stupid that's what I told myself (KISS principle)

 

[Matt400]

Originally posted by Neibe

I wanted it manual everything windows locks transmission. Keep It Simple Stupid that's what I told myself (KISS principle)

Not much to go wrong with that rig! Did you spoil yourself with A/C?

 

[Matt400]

For those interested in some more PowerSmoke gossip try here and also here

 

[champspa]

It's your buck buy what you want . Mine went with this and it's been great better mileage, better looking , pulls good, I've got friends with power-strokes theirs are good too .

 

[Sticks]

Originally posted by Neibe

Yep I got a 5-speed and it ain't for sale never will be when I'm done with it I'm going to bury it. I wanted a 1st gen and couldn't find one so I ordered it just the way I wanted it manual everything windows locks transmission. Keep It Simple Stupid that's what I told myself (KISS principle)

AMEN BROTHER!!

 

[Neibe]

Yep A/C tilt and cruise are the only comfort options besides the camper package and the heavy duty transfer case.