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Yes, I am yet another victim of the high diesel prices I sold the Super Duty, I thought I was never gonna stop crying, not really, but seriously. I didn't give up the diesel game entirely I took delivery of my new to me Dodge on 6/21, But I will say Ive not owned a better truck or had a more unique dependable, blah blah blah I miss my super duty, but I love the Cummins at the same time. Im having mixed emotions right now.
If you sold your truck just to get better mpg only?
You could have drove the older truck paying higher prices for a lifetime cheaper than paying for the new truck and interest and fuel on top of that.
One would have to assume you wanted the new Dodge anyway and wanted to stir the pot here. But the economy reason will not pan out.
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2002 F250 XLT CC, 4X4, LB, SRW, 7.3 PSD, Auto
44-45K miles.
Magnaflow XL #15945, 3.5 downpipe then 4 inch back, Gibson 5 inch SS tip
Tymar full intake system
DP F5 tuner with Gauge switch, No start, Stock, High Idle, 60 Tow, 80 econo
Autometer Sport Comp 2's, In A pillar mount, Trans, Pyro, Boost.
285 BFG AT KO tires
""UNTHINKABLE"""....Hardly.....
Considering a 40% "depreciation" of a new truck in the first two years....
"Past tense"...Depreciation has been the largest factor in owning any vehicle...
Fuel is catching up quickly....IMHO you made a mistake buying new truck....
Maybe trading it in on an older one, so you didn't have payments......
BUT...NOT trading for new, at this juncture....
ESPECIALLY, with the used prices dropping like stones....
>>>>"""YOU BOUGHT NEW"""<<<<< """ NOT SMART"""
Even with the 2.99 a gallon diesel that Dodge has promised is it gonna make that much difference?
(oh I see you bought used so the 2.99 fuel deal is out the window, the economics are not looking good for you)
2.99 / gal I WISH we are 1.45 / litre up here wich is approx 5.40 / gal that is harsh i have reduced my diesel driving to holidays only for towing now
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1996 F350 2WD DRW CC BLACK BEAUTY STG1 160 CC INJECTORS , 3.5" DOWN PIPE 4" MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST, SD HPOP , CPR FUEL SYSTEM , AFE AIR FILTER IN STOCK HOUSING , DP TUNER WITH F5 , AUTOMETER GAUGES PYRO - BOOST - TRANS TEMP - COOLANT , DIPRICOL HPOP GAUGE .
FUTURE MODS ARE D66 TURBO FROM BEANS , SD INTERCOOLER MOD AND WATER METH KIT TO HELP LOWER EGT'S ON HILLS
2002 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT
2007 SPORTSMAN 500HO STEALTH BLACK
2008 SPORTSMAN 800HO STEALTH BLACK
2009 POLARIS RZR NEUCLEAR ORANGE 2" LIFT, 27"SWAMPLITWES ON ITP RIMS , POLARIS PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KIT (THIS THING IS CRAZZZY I LOVE IT )
2008 COUGAR SRX (KEYSTONE) 30FT HOLIDAY TRAILER
If you sold your truck just to get better mpg only?
You could have drove the older truck paying higher prices for a lifetime cheaper than paying for the new truck and interest and fuel on top of that.
One would have to assume you wanted the new Dodge anyway and wanted to stir the pot here. But the economy reason will not pan out.
I agree 100%
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Jim T.*48* SLAPS Co-Founder, 30.8 yrs RETIRED UAW 6/01/06, Now a full time Technician in the MOANG 12/10/07 My pics! and my New'03 Dually pics!, Charcoal Grey, Black and Grey interior, Black leather seats, Van Turbo/ATS ported housing/WW, Quad "A" pillar pod with Carbon Fiber series AUTO METER Gauges, FUMOTO Valve. BTS BUBBA" /TS 4pos chip, 4" Turbo back straight pipe/stainless 5" tip 131st F/W St.Louis MoAirNatlGuard We're losing the F-15s. BUT BEING HANDED THE KEYS TO THE B-2 BOMBERS at WHITMAN AFB, Near Kansas City, MO.!! We are Lindburghs OWN! Suffering from *PMS,, "Powerstroke mod syndrome"
Last night after work I filled my truck at the petrol station and then decided after the 194.00 it took to fill up that I would just limit my driving the truck on a Need To Go basis and ride my motorcycle a littel more to offset some of the expense. The price per gallon up where I work near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a whopping 5.24 per gallon. I will still never sell this truck...
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2001 Ford F-350 drw 4x2 auto,4.10 gears,Turbonetics ball bearing turbo, ceramic coated up-pipes and exaust manifolds, DIY Tymar, 4 inch exaust turbo to tip, Isspro guages EGT,Boost, Trans temp from DieselManor, 6.0 trans cooler, AIH delete with boost attachment, ITP Regulated Fuel Return kit,hutch and harpoon mod done, ITP in tank and prepump mod kit, Rotella ELC, 203 Stat.
DP Tuner-no start, stock,40,60,80E,120
BTS Transmission,(BTS-BUBBA)
Toys: 03 Screaming Eagle Duece Harley
37ft Cyclone by Heartland 5th wheel toy hauler
Didnt buy brand new, Im leasing an 07, I pay 150 dollars a month more for the Dodge than the 250, I put about 25k a year on my truck so I pretty much just cut my fuel costs down by about 25%. My truck had 210k on it I dont have enough on hand cash to front for a tranny rebuild which was needed and Im pretty much positive I was about to lose a turbo. Dodge is in warranty, I got a good deal, It gets better mileage It pulls my trailer like a champ maintaining better fuel mileage than the 250, I mean so I guess I did the math pretty damn good. The super duty was a much more unique, customized, bigger, more spacious truck, but at this point the truck I have now suits my needs better. I loved my super duty and the last thing I would do is put down that truck.
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2000 F250, 2WD, XLT,(AKA "THE DINOSAUR RELIC") - Only used when I can afford to fill the tank, otherwise it sits in the yard and I now carpool or take the bike. Not a daily driver for me!!!
Like I said....With the price of these type of vehicles plummeting like a stone, it's not wise to purchase one now.....The fact that you are leasing changes the game....
The guy [stuckee] who is going to be getting this vehicle back in 2/3 years, is going to find, that the market price is not there to recapture his costs...
The old formulas for depreciation are moving out the window....
Like I said....With the price of these type of vehicles plummeting like a stone, it's not wise to purchase one now.....The fact that you are leasing changes the game....
The guy [stuckee] who is going to be getting this vehicle back in 2/3 years, is going to find, that the market price is not there to recapture his costs...
The old formulas for depreciation are moving out the window....
OTOH, maybe at that time one could make a deal and buy it back or let him deal with selling it.
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01 Excursion 7.3L Powerstroke. Gauges with AIH Delete, AIS, CCV Mod, 4' MBRP, BTS Trans, 6.0L Trans Cooler and Intercooler, DP-Tuner F5 chip, ITP In Tank Mod and Boost Annihilator, Diesel Innovation's Regulated Fuel kit, BTS Big Oil system, Van Turbo and BPD Stage II AC injectors. Bilstein Shocks with U code front and A code Rear.
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