They're selling them dirt cheap because they're NOT selling them. I just picked up an 07.5 Cummins for 22K off sticker. They're practically giving large vehicles away because of fuel speculation. Traded in the ol' 6.0 that was getting 14-17 mpgs and got a Cummins that gets 16-23. At 5 bucks a gallon that's not bad. Only draw back is the 2010 emissions are hard to get off, unlike your 2007 emissions. Oops, I was just checking in on my classified ads, sorry - No Cummins guys allowed, LOL.
Met a guy at Hershey Park that had a new 6.7 Cummings DRW Crew cab. He is towing a 5ver 3,000# less than mine. He is averaging 9mpg towing and 14-15 mty. He was disappointed in fuel milage but loves his truck. I did average 8.64 hand calculated towing on my last 2156 mile trip Computer was closer this time showing 8.8. Had no problem towing 17k at any speed I wanted on the hills.
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The paperwork should arrive tomorrow via DHL. I am using my bank to finance $18k (4.8%), $20k down, so if there were problems, they should have identified it.
In a few days I should be the proud owner of a 2008 SD KR.
I have already sold my 97 Expedition too, a friend of mine's kid just bought it.
Vincent
So how'd ya make out? Probablys been out riding in it day and night.
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Give it another year or 2 and you will be able to get one for 50% off. Who on earth would pay $50k for a pickup anyway. Another sign a depression is near.
How's that? Technically we're not in a recession (shrinking of the economy), we're in an inflationary period. Too very different things.
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Look, I'm gonna have to ask you to go ahead, just come back another time. I got a meeting with the Bob's in a couple minutes.
So how'd ya make out? Probablys been out riding in it day and night.
It should be delivered tomorrow (7/30). We have been down south in the RV, kayaking with the gators all weekend in the Okefenokee. Kind of nice to drop off the grid for a while. It probably kept me from going stir crazy, thinking about the truck all weekend.
It should be delivered tomorrow (7/30). We have been down south in the RV, kayaking with the gators all weekend in the Okefenokee. Kind of nice to drop off the grid for a while. It probably kept me from going stir crazy, thinking about the truck all weekend.
Vincent
I can't blame you , I'd be no good until the truck got to my house. Keep us posted.
It has been delivered. Wife is in love, as am I. The truck left Monday, and arrived Wednesday at 7pm. Not too bad.
Of course the wife suggested a quick run to the grocery store, I was happy to.
Not to start a gripe thread, but I am HAPPY with the initial fuel mileage per the lie-o-meter. Driving conservatively, we got 18mpg at 65 mph. I cannot complain since my 11 year old Expedition gets 15 at that same speed.
i know with the cummins engine- it can take up to 20,000 miles to break in it (depending on how hard the engine is worked) so, as the mileage racks up on the truck, mileage should improve. it did with my truck. i average 19mpg with my 5.9. truck now has almost 100,000 miles on it- truck has been flawless!
Man-O-Man you are BIG pimpin now. (That means "Nice Truck")
A black King Ranch......dang it boy.
Heck I didn't know you "northerners" knew what a king ranch was.
About Tommy Vaugn, (I live in Houston) they have been known to have/give some pretty good deals. They are an Up & Up dealer (I have never heard anything bad about them). My father-n-law bought a (new)2000 F250 from them back in the day a decent fuel prices, sticker on the truck was near 37 or 38k and he took it home for under 30.
Congrats on the new FINE ride.
What / When are the upgrades?
I assume you will get PMS. Powerstroke Modification Syndrome
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Few mods with a few more coming, then a few more after that, and so on.
thats a shame to see that chevy pulling your ford, definitely should have been the other way around
I'm quite certain that Vincent is glad they weren't the other way around.
Nice looking truck man. Makes me wish I'd waited.
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08 6.4 SD 250 King Ranch crew 4X4
08 Solstice GXP (we be going racing now!)
Yea, I thought he was a bit overweight too, but when I asked, he avoided the subject.......oh well, the weight stations should have caught him.
As for Mods, my mind is running amuck. I drop the truck off for Line-x tomorrow and I think I will order a Leer tonneau (spelling?). I am gathering info to add navigation (either factory or aftermarket). I am looking at getting another Scan Gauge, I like the fuel usage and trip information they provide. Other than that, I think I will avoid any major mods to the engine, powertrain, chassis, etc due to warranty issues, at least for the time. I bought the truck mainly to tow my boat, and replace my aged Expedition. If we move from the class C motorhome to a 5th Wheel, I will probably install an Aux fuel tank as well.
If anyone has any dealer contacts where I can that $20K off people are speaking of, please please let us know. My local dealers are all about $6-8K off max.. If I can get the 55K trruck I want, for $35K...sign me up immediately!
If anyone has any dealer contacts where I can that $20K off people are speaking of, please please let us know. My local dealers are all about $6-8K off max.. If I can get the 55K trruck I want, for $35K...sign me up immediately!
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