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Old 10-16-2006, 03:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

Well after all of the problems with the truck, my wife finally got fed up with my complaining and TOLD me to go buy a new.... are you ready for this.... 2006 dodge 2500 cummins megacab. When the boss speaks those magical words, I did what any reasonable man would do... I said are you sure and then quickly called the dealership. I am happy/sad so say with sale of the beast and the purchase of my new Dodge, this will be my last post. Thanks you all for the outstanding contributions to ease my electrical and mechanical woes. Hats off to you all and good luck reinventing a better wheel. ak_cowboy...signing off
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Old 10-16-2006, 03:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

Well cowboy, I hope you have nothing but good times ahead. Thats the ONLY new truck I would ever think of buying. I glad this site could have been some help to you. Thats what this and another site is all about. We do enjoy helping others just like others have helped us. Again, thats a fine truck you just bought. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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Old 10-16-2006, 05:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

Nice truck ! I did the same thing just not that new . I might just keep both though .
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Old 10-16-2006, 06:01 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

This will be my last post, Now is that any way to treat the fella's that have helped you along the way? I hope you enjoy that new dodge, They are certainly nice trucks, But do drop in from time to time if nothing else than to say hi and update us on how the new ride is treating you.
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Old 10-16-2006, 06:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

as said above....we would like to hear the pros and cons of your new truck....btw..nice ride....always was partial to the cummins aspect of the dodge..lol
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Re: Bitter sweet day.....No more Ford

Should have keeep the ford,you will need a place to put the cummins.
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Ok ok ok... I will definately stop in to say hi. I tell you what though. When I test drove it. OH MY GOD!!! My wife and I both about broke our necks from the power that thing put out. I was like, Oh yeah this is the truck for my. Any way I will stop by and let y'all know how it goes once the newness wears off.
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2006 Dodge 2500 Megacab Cummins...stock...for now..hehehe
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