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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jun 21, 2017 9:20:45 GMT -6
Truck volumes are actually down year over year, particularly for GM. Dodge Ram took the second spot in the top 3 last year.
Lots of incentives on the 1/2 tons this spring and I am hoping after mid-year they'll have incentives on the Ford Super-Duty.
You know you need a new truck when the wife hates riding in your old truck.
I made a deal with my self when I purchased my farm, no new truck until the farm was paid off and most of the equipment I wanted was paid for. Last payment on the Farm was June 2nd and all my stuff is paid for.
Agree you need to make deals with yourself and have the discipline to stick with them. Once you have completed your deal (10 years) you will have earned and be ready for a new truck.
I never make deals with myself, it would just end in disappointment like everything else in my life! Lol
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Post by kabic on Jun 21, 2017 10:00:04 GMT -6
Basically what we have established is most of the chuck norris jokes can be used by replacing his name for Mo, gotcha! Is Wild Bill Mo's long lost brother..for what ever the reason he reminds me of MO
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jun 22, 2017 4:07:32 GMT -6
Making the drive out to morris this morning to pick up my new wheels. I will put it to work pulling a trailer tomorrow. We will see how much better the 6.2 motor is better than the 5.4!
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Post by Freeborn on Jun 22, 2017 5:21:10 GMT -6
Making the drive out to morris this morning to pick up my new wheels. I will put it to work pulling a trailer tomorrow. We will see how much better the 6.2 motor is better than the 5.4! I would bet its a noticeable difference. I have a 5.4 in a 1/2 ton and at speed/RPM it pulls very well but its older technology.
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Post by DoubleLiver on Jun 22, 2017 6:01:25 GMT -6
2005 chevy duramax 2500. 200,000 miles and no urge to replace. I dont want to hear how great all these new trucks are. Last time something like that happened it cost me two days and $1500 for a new bow.
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Post by Sandbur on Jun 22, 2017 6:14:40 GMT -6
No new truck here but you guys make me want one. I only got 60,000 miles on mine so it will be awhile I'm over the new truck thing. If I never have to make a $500+ monthly truck payment ever again, life will be good. I want a building, even if that means I'm driving my rusted out 2001 chevy cavalier up there to work on the land. At least the building will add and hold some value for a while. And the building will help support Cass County.
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Post by Sandbur on Jun 22, 2017 6:15:54 GMT -6
Changing the topic slightly......the economy must be really good. LOTS of new trucks are selling.....and new BOAT sales are crazy good.....so are RV's and Motorhomes, etc. Boats and RV's are a sign of a TOP in the markets - in my experience. Old saying: "When things are looking up - look out". (hope I'm wrong)
You know you need a new truck when the wife hates riding in your old truck.
I know I need a new truck when the tranny goes out of the old one.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 22, 2017 6:26:49 GMT -6
The automatic trannies seem to be the weak link in the chain. They seem to trigger the new purchases more than anything else.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jun 22, 2017 6:43:21 GMT -6
The automatic trannies seem to be the weak link in the chain. They seem to trigger the new purchases more than anything else. I put a reman tranny in my 04 a 100,000 miles ago and it was $3,000. I can see why people buy new vehicles instead.
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Post by badbrad on Jun 22, 2017 8:05:07 GMT -6
Can you even get a stick truck anymore? Or even a stick vehicle at all?
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Post by kl9 on Jun 22, 2017 9:37:04 GMT -6
Can you even get a stick truck anymore? Or even a stick vehicle at all? Dodge/Ram you can still order one I believe.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jun 22, 2017 10:06:49 GMT -6
Made it to Morris and of course the fucking truck ain't ready. Got them all hopping around likes frogs to get this fucking thing on the road.
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Post by kabic on Jun 22, 2017 10:11:42 GMT -6
Philadelphia Experiment (movie)
[Trying to steal Allison's car] David Herdeg: Where the hell's the clutch? Allison Hayes: It's automatic! David Herdeg: Get in, you're driving.
at 28:25
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Post by badbrad on Jun 22, 2017 10:13:28 GMT -6
Philadelphia Experiment (movie) [Trying to steal Allison's car] David Herdeg: Where the hell's the clutch? Allison Hayes: It's automatic! David Herdeg: Get in, you're driving.
I really really really really miss driving stick. I took my drivers test in a stick car at age 16. Always loved it. I'm not sure I would want a towing truck stick but I could certainly live with it.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jun 22, 2017 12:15:58 GMT -6
Driving the truck home now Ride is unreal for a 1 ton pick up truck
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