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Old 05-31-2016, 09:44 PM   #21
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If you are looking to getting a new/newer truck and DW is ok with it and you feel you can handle the finances life is to short to say I wish I would have.
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Old 06-01-2016, 05:16 AM   #22
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My last full size chev 2500 I got rid of it when it had 260000 miles and the it was because of rust and cab mounts were getting bad
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Old 06-01-2016, 07:41 AM   #23
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DW says the only way I can get a new truck is to buy her a new car. I sure would love to have better seats. Maybe after truck is paid off I can take a few payments and get new seats. No way DW is getting a new car, the one she has now cost more than my camper.


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Old 06-01-2016, 09:18 AM   #24
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Let me know when you are going to get rid of your truck. I'd love to talk to you about it. I currently have a 2002 F250 7.3 w/ 53,000 on it! Absolutely love it. Only issue in 14 years was an axle seal.
Your truck engine is not even broke in yet.
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Old 06-01-2016, 11:47 AM   #25
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OP,
Take it in for an inspection and get an extension on the factory warranty. Cost is just a couple of months of payments on a new one, plus you have the security of the warranty. Just a thought. . .
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Old 06-02-2016, 04:44 PM   #26
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I drive a 1999 Ford F250 7.3 powerstroke. It has 180000 and I plan on making it to 500000. No payments are best for me. Paint in excellent shape and no rips.or tears in upholstery. 2016 Coachmen Chaparral fifth wheel looks great behind it.
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:09 PM   #27
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My problem is I look at vehicles like toasters, an appliance to get me from A to B and haul my family and stuff. They are not holes to pour money into. If it does not enhance getting from A to B or hauling stuff forget it.

IMHO making payments on a depreciating vehicle is wasteful. My payments come out of my savings account and I have a monthly allotment equal to my last car and truck payments going into the account. When I replace my 2004 F150 it will be paid for with cash that has been invested for many years. AOBTW there will be money left over already growing for the next truck.

My MB was paid off in 1990 and there is enough in that account to buy a brand new $100K+ MB. Im not sure why I would because the MB diesel only has 300K on a million mile engine and MB doesn't make those comfortable (how about reclining and heated rear seats with a trunk large enough for five or six bodies) long bodied cars any more.
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:22 PM   #28
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The truck in the sig is only a 1/2 gasser F-150. But...

It's paid for. Almost 10 years old with 143,000 miles. Looks and performs as if new. I added some mods, I like it the way it is.

I will replace it when it can no longer can serve my needs. Not before. Same is true for the trailer!
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:31 PM   #29
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I also was thinking of a new truck- denali drw 3500 gmc- just paid off my 09 gmc slt with all the options. it has 37,000, I bought it in 2011 with 11,000 miles(was owners demo) - I dont drive it except for pulling the camper in the summer, occasionally to work 10 miles rt. I work at a gmc,buick,cadillac dealership and drive the new trucks and suv and cars. lots of new toys in them. they offered me same as what I paid 5yrs ago. I am now thinking that I will buy a extended warranty and wait till the 5er is paid off in 2 yrs. Plus I get 1/2 off labor and parts at cost whatever the warranty doesnt cover. I like having 37,000 in equity but also hate losing it.
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Old 06-02-2016, 07:56 PM   #30
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Wow! A lot of really good trucks getting traded in, we bought our's with 130,000 miles on it, sure hope it makes it another 10-20 years!
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Planning for 300,000 plus miles bought the truck used at 53,000 has 85,000 on it now just broke in.



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Old 06-03-2016, 03:08 PM   #32
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13 year old 7.3L

Bought my F250 4x2 Crew Cab 7.3L Turbo in May 2003.. The last
7.3 in Georgia I think. Glad I did. Lots of troubles with future diesels.
Have 120k and don't plan on getting rid of it any time soon. Sticker
was around $39k. Only problem is they are very popular with thieves.
Keep on camping.
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Old 06-03-2016, 04:03 PM   #33
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Bought my F250 4x2 Crew Cab 7.3L Turbo in May 2003.. The last
7.3 in Georgia I think. Glad I did. Lots of troubles with future diesels.
Have 120k and don't plan on getting rid of it any time soon. Sticker
was around $39k. Only problem is they are very popular with thieves.
Keep on camping.
There are many many 7.3s still on the road.

This is a good forum to talk about 7.3s.


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I put a 6.0 trans cooler on mine. the 7.3 cooler is way to small.
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Old 06-04-2016, 08:59 PM   #34
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I have a 2012 Silverado 3500HD SRW with 75,000 miles on truck, would you trade before the warranty runs out? I would like a dually but I have to convince DW when is a good time to trade. DW says keep what I have, a month with no payment looks better than a new truck. Would y'all trade or put more miles on truck


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My 2014 2500HD had 60k on it in 2 years. Never skipped a beat. We did upgrade to a 3500 dually but otherwise, that truck would have lasted a while. We just needed a bigger truck so I plan to keep this one a long time.
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Old 06-04-2016, 09:00 PM   #35
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There are many many 7.3s still on the road.

This is a good forum to talk about 7.3s.


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I put a 6.0 trans cooler on mine. the 7.3 cooler is way to small.
My buddy just score a 2003 7.3 Excursion. Crown jewel of big towing SUVs. Thing is sweet with all kinds of upgrades.
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Old 06-04-2016, 09:29 PM   #36
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My 2014 2500HD had 60k on it in 2 years. Never skipped a beat. We did upgrade to a 3500 dually but otherwise, that truck would have lasted a while. We just needed a bigger truck so I plan to keep this one a long time.
Silverado great truck. Too bad the DEF system (no gauge/ fill under the hood) sucks
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Old 06-04-2016, 09:36 PM   #37
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Doc. That 7.3 was the best ever for their time. Ford should work on that same type of engine. 6.0 disaster one after that ?? the new 6.7 is a beast (so far)
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The exact mileage reading to trade your truck is whatever the speedo reads WHEN your wife says YES!
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Old 06-04-2016, 09:48 PM   #39
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Op....i think i would keep it thru the power train warranty 5yr/100k miles.


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Silverado great truck. Too bad the DEF system (no gauge/ fill under the hood) sucks
Fyi.... the gm trucks do tell you when the def is low. 30% left and 999 mile range. 6200 miles on my gmc and have added def once!
Yeah this is sooooo much of a hastle every few months....not. Its amazing how easy it is with the included flex hose!
You never hear of gm guys "accidentally " putting def in their fuel tanks like ford and ram guys do.
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Old 06-05-2016, 10:22 AM   #40
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I don't need an FYI I owned a 2011 2500HD and like I said before nice truck. The DEF warning came on at 727 miles and another time at 424 miles and never tells you how much you need just put it in until overflows. If a Ram or Ford owner can not distinguish the difference between a large green cap and a small blue one then they need to look at the Silverado HD or better yet a gasser.
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