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Old 04-11-2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBullet08
yea im at 28k
not for long, in a couple months your truck is going to feel old
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 05:24 PM
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welcome to the 3rd gen section. Trucks looks good lets see some close-ups.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 05:41 PM
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I'd love to get some close ups of the truck, but it's been really nasty out today. Too add insult, I can't even drive the truck until Monday because I have to get it insured. Looking at in the driveway will be just fine for now lol.

The dealership that I purchased the truck from offers a 2month/2,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty on all vehicles they sell, so I'm taking them up on it. When I go over bumps with the truck, a little popping noise comes from the drive side front; I don't know if this is a bad ball joint or strut. Also, they provided a history of the mechanical work they did to the truck--they replaced they steering rack. I believe there still may be issues. When taking long turns with the truck, I can feel the wheel pulsating back and forth, very characteristic of a leaky rack. So I made an appointment today for them to look at those two things. Other than that, the interior and exterior are absolutely spotless, the motor runs new, and the transmission shifts beautifully.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:39 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. That price seems kind of high but if you are happy, that is all that matters. When you get some better weather post up some more pics.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:42 PM
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Haha, thank god you all are getting him in 3rd gen. We the 2nd gen people will be glad!
(That is merely a joke)
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Laramie1997
Haha, thank god you all are getting him in 3rd gen. We the 2nd gen people will be glad!
(That is merely a joke)
I am sure that the incidents from the 2nd gen forum will be a thing of the past. I for one am willing to let neon have a fresh start on the 3rd gen board. Always happy to have another black qc on here.
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:53 PM
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lol, i bet all you guys here are waiting for me to leave...
 

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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
i bet all you guys here are waiting for me to leave...
How'd you know? We're wanting you to leave us, and go bother the 2nd gen guys. You can be their headache. lol
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ried69
How'd you know? We're wanting you to leave us, and go bother the 2nd gen guys. You can be their headache. lol
lol, i set myself up for that one
alright, but youre in charge in getting me a 2nd gen
 
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Old 04-11-2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by raminator08
lol, i set myself up for that one
alright, but youre in charge in getting me a 2nd gen
Yes, you did indeed set yourself up for that one.
And don't worry, I can find you a 2nd gen as soon as you need one. Might even find a 2nd gen guy who will trade you his for yours, so we can get us a new member in here. lol

And I don't believe that I've said anything about your truck. But it looks really nice, just got to get us some more pictures up of it when it's nicer out.
 


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