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My '96 2500 Overhaul

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Girly TT
Why the hell would I trade it in? .... Or why would I trade anything in for that matter? LOL.
If it's not making the grade and you want a new diesel why keep the v10 around? Or sell it...
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 99dodge318
It's kinda funny, I'm pretty sure I mention to buy a cummins on like the first three pages of this thread, now here it is 30 pages later and $22k in the hole, and everyone jumping on the diesel bandwagon. Lol

Seriously though you will have so much more power and at least double the fuel mileage by switching to a cummins.
This V10 has plenty of power. I doubt it would have any issues towing a 42' enclosed trailer. All of its faults are common between the gas and diesel trucks.

We'll probably rack up more miles over the next month or 2 before buying a new truck. It was a heat of the moment decision to buy a new truck, so it will take me a couple of months to save up to do the deal.

When it comes time, we'll sell the v10 ram locally. People love this truck, but I'm just sick of it. It will probably be a great truck.... for someone else.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by stewie01
If it's not making the grade and you want a new diesel why keep the v10 around? Or sell it...
bone stock, similar mileage V10's are selling in the high 7's locally around here, and closer to 10 at dealers. It's hick-town around here, them boys like them trucks! I have no doubt I could sell it in the 8-10k range, if I'm not in a rush.

The only consolation if we sell it at this point, is that it's made us some of the money back over the last 15k miles or so.
 

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I would work the truck until it has paid itself off then sell it to one of them good ol country boys!

Or keep it lift it higher and make it a toy or show truck.

Yeah there is nothing like having a new truck with a 80,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty!

Plus I love that NEW truck smell! Especially if it has leather seats... Omg
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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If I can't get what I want, I'll use it for a plow truck. I don't want to keep 2 pickup trucks. It's bad enough we have about 12 cars. But, if we don't get what we want, I'll use and abuse it. I'll just have to keep it local lol.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Id ****** it up if I had the money
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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It will be a bit until it's listed up for sale. We need a replacement first, before we can list it. So, save your pennies!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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i saved up my pennies for a year and only got a 2wd ramcharger. might almost have to save them for 5 or so years before i could afford something that nice
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Well I had pennies saved to fix my truck but my classes cost 5600 so unless you'll take 1200 I must start saving again
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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^^^ Hahahaha that made me laugh
 
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