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cummins2014
Mar 23, 2014Explorer
DutchmenSport wrote:
The time has come for us to start considering a new tow vehicle. So, asking for your thoughts.
We currently have a 3500 Chevy diesel. Nothing is wrong with the truck, except it's aging. The body is showing signs of wear (fiberglass cracks) and rust beginning for form at the bottom of the door. I've checked with a couple body shops and they both seem to agree it's not worth fixing. I think it is, but they don't want to be liable when rust begins for form again.
Our work situation is changing also. We were considering getting a 3rd vehicle, a small car, but we both think replacing the truck makes better sense, and having only 2 vehicles.
So. Here's what I'd prefer to do, but do value everyone's opinion. I'm not asking for a tow vehicle war, just your thoughts, what's good, what's not so good?
I'd like to stay with a 3500 Chevy Diesel Dually 4 full door, 8 foot long bed and go brand new? (what can I expect from today's models and why is a different brand better) ...
So .... what's your thoughts? Let the "war" begin!
No war from me, but if you want to stay away from a RAM, don't test drive one, totally convinced a week ago after test driving the new Duramax that was the truck. Test drove a RAM, and the rest is history never gave that Chev a second look.
They all are very nice trucks My previous truck was an 99 Superduty 7.3 nearly 16 years of ownership, The new fords did nothing for me, probably the 16 years with one . Needed a change.
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