Kaleb
I'm a long waz from a cummins expert but...I really like my five
speed,12 valve cummins. Dont need 4wd, extended cab or dually but I
get 23-24 mpg towing cars which is what I was after. I do like the
six speed trannys in the newer models tho, which might compensate for
the more temperamental IP.
The only thing I dont like about my "94" is that velour upholstery,
miss that MT Tex . Happy truck hunting
Regards
Steve
"85" Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K
"79" 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild
"94" Dodge/Cummins PU, 100K
"64" VW Bug
"65" D15, AC tractor
Message: 23
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:20:59 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] OT, cummins, experts chime in
To: Mercedes Mailing List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
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Well I went and test drove a couple of dodge cummins today. First up was
a 05 1 ton dually, long bed, 4 door, 4 wheel drive , with leaver in the
floor for switching, with 6 speed manual. I liked it for the fact that
it has the 6 speed, seems like it would get better mileage than the
autos. It needs all new tires pretty soon, especially in the back and
probably alignment. Rode like a 1 ton of course. Shifted good. Is a
BIG truck. Seems like the rear end was howling. Are they supposed to
howl on these? Price as 23k had 101k miles. Next truck was a 03 2500,
short bed, electronic 4 wheel drive, automatic, 4 door. It had leather,
rode smoother, didnt pull to one side. Price on it was 21.5k. I can
say I REALLY love that cummins motor after driving one of them. What do
you cummins ownere thing about this? Good prices? Keep looking? What
kind of mileage will that 1 ton get with the 6 speed? Will it be worse
than the other truck with automatic 3/4 ton? The thing that had me
worried was the rear end howling on the other 1 ton truck.
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL,
85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
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