2011 Ram with 500K miles
There is a post on Cumminsforum.com about a 2011 Ram that has racked up 1/2 million miles in less than 3 years. THAT is a lot of time behind the wheel.
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Me Again wrote:itguy08 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
And that is another reason the majority of Hot Shotters drive Ram Trucks. 500K is nothing when used as a truck.
Or because Dodge is dirt cheap both new and used?
You have not looked on one lately!!!! Chris
A Hot Shotter also must look at availability of service over the road as well as, of course, initial cost, estimated cost of ownership & maintenance, fuel usage, etc.
Even if all other factors were equal, if I were starting a Hot Shot business, I'd lean Ram due to the fact that if/when I have engine issues, parts & service for an ISB Cummins are going to be readily available.
You may not need over-the-road servicing, but if one is starting a business and not thinking of these things, good luck!
A Hot Shot owner/op simply cannot chance having their truck sit at a dealer for days upon days until they "figure it out."
