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    Looking for a Diesel

    I need a truck to take the daily driving duties from the bronco. I don't want a little car or a small truck. I want a diesel with a manual trans and 4x4. I have a budget of $6000-$10000. I have been looking at the 7.3L powerstroke and i think thats what i want to get. I know the cummins is a good motor but it is in a horrible truck (for the years that are in my price range).

    what are your suggestions?

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    sounds like you have already made up your mind.


    I had a 99 powerstroke with the 6 speed and really enjoyed the truck, ended up selling it the last summer for 10k.
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    I know what i want but i don't know if it is a good choice. Was just checking around to see if anyone had any opinions.

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    I like the 99-03 7.3's. the thread I posted was of my 99, i suggest readding through it.

    I.E. I thought I could get 18 mpg but the best I ever got was 15.5 (IIRC).
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    I had a 99 power stroke, good engine, decent trans. Pulled great, I now have a duramax. The duramax is a better truck for the following reasons:

    1) Much quieter
    2) rides much better

    That being said I would buy an F-250 again, it is just loud and can sometimes make funny noises.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02 View Post
    it is just loud and can sometimes make funny noises.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TdmayfieldIV View Post
    I know the cummins is a good motor but it is in a horrible truck (for the years that are in my price range).
    your language is offensive.

    if anything i think a 98.5-2002 24v is the ****tiest design of all cummins motors. lift and injection pumps suck ass.

    i personally find nothing wrong with a 94-02 dodge, but like already said, you sound biased in your findings and already know what you want.

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    Buy my Excursion. PM me, let's talk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eckert View Post
    your language is offensive.

    if anything i think a 98.5-2002 24v is the ****tiest design of all cummins motors. lift and injection pumps suck ass.

    i personally find nothing wrong with a 94-02 dodge, but like already said, you sound biased in your findings and already know what you want.
    The only real thing i dislike about mine, actually i fooking HATE it, is the raging piece of **** dash that is cracked all to hell...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cajun View Post
    Buy my Excursion. PM me, let's talk.
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    wolverton, i feel your pain. we did a few of those at trn and they suck.

    andy, you never posted pics. i was thinking the other day how badass excursions are.
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    did you know they still make excurisions?

    i thought they scrapped them, but i sure did see 2 of them cruising down 290 with all badges and lettering on them... and paper plates

    they were pretty pimp


    EDIT:
    i am sure it was a company like this that made them
    http://www.customautosbytim.com/13.html
    Last edited by J Cooper; 12-29-2009 at 09:26 AM.

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    I'll sell an old dodge if you change your mind. Has cracked dash, blow out damage to bed, and 200K miles, but it's in your price range.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J Cooper View Post
    did you know they still make excurisions?

    i thought they scrapped them, but i sure did see 2 of them cruising down 290 with all badges and lettering on them... and paper plates

    they were pretty pimp


    EDIT:
    i am sure it was a company like this that made them
    http://www.customautosbytim.com/13.html
    wow, those are sexy
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