Found an '06 and need advice
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From: Jonesville, NC
I didn't intend on stiring up anything, sorry.
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Well I did a little digging using the Carfax and AutoCheck reports and found it had been in a minor accident. Took the report number given and found the actual police report. Got the company name from that and gave them a call this morning. Actually talked to their on-site mechanic. Told me this was one of the owners trucks and has only towed with it once. He had never towed before and didn't have the brake control set properly and the trailer with the bobcat pushed him through the light and he hit a car (matched the police report exactly BTW) and only suffered cosmetic damage. He told me that the truck has been serviced every 5k miles and that he when through and fixed and the small leaks. He also told me he replaced the turbo, oil cooler, egr, ECM and several other things (all with OEM parts). He also told me that if I get the truck he is more than happy to give me the maintenance/repair file for the truck. Makes me feel a lot better about the miles. Gonna go look at it tomorrow or Sat. Thanks again for all the advice! It really gives me some things to look at while I'm there.
Update:
Well I did a little digging using the Carfax and AutoCheck reports and found it had been in a minor accident. Took the report number given and found the actual police report. Got the company name from that and gave them a call this morning. Actually talked to their on-site mechanic. Told me this was one of the owners trucks and has only towed with it once. He had never towed before and didn't have the brake control set properly and the trailer with the bobcat pushed him through the light and he hit a car (matched the police report exactly BTW) and only suffered cosmetic damage. He told me that the truck has been serviced every 5k miles and that he when through and fixed and the small leaks. He also told me he replaced the turbo, oil cooler, egr, ECM and several other things (all with OEM parts). He also told me that if I get the truck he is more than happy to give me the maintenance/repair file for the truck. Makes me feel a lot better about the miles. Gonna go look at it tomorrow or Sat. Thanks again for all the advice! It really gives me some things to look at while I'm there.
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I didn't intend on stiring up anything, sorry.
Update:
Well I did a little digging using the Carfax and AutoCheck reports and found it had been in a minor accident. Took the report number given and found the actual police report. Got the company name from that and gave them a call this morning. Actually talked to their on-site mechanic. Told me this was one of the owners trucks and has only towed with it once. He had never towed before and didn't have the brake control set properly and the trailer with the bobcat pushed him through the light and he hit a car (matched the police report exactly BTW) and only suffered cosmetic damage. He told me that the truck has been serviced every 5k miles and that he when through and fixed and the small leaks. He also told me he replaced the turbo, oil cooler, egr, ECM and several other things (all with OEM parts). He also told me that if I get the truck he is more than happy to give me the maintenance/repair file for the truck. Makes me feel a lot better about the miles. Gonna go look at it tomorrow or Sat. Thanks again for all the advice! It really gives me some things to look at while I'm there.
Update:
Well I did a little digging using the Carfax and AutoCheck reports and found it had been in a minor accident. Took the report number given and found the actual police report. Got the company name from that and gave them a call this morning. Actually talked to their on-site mechanic. Told me this was one of the owners trucks and has only towed with it once. He had never towed before and didn't have the brake control set properly and the trailer with the bobcat pushed him through the light and he hit a car (matched the police report exactly BTW) and only suffered cosmetic damage. He told me that the truck has been serviced every 5k miles and that he when through and fixed and the small leaks. He also told me he replaced the turbo, oil cooler, egr, ECM and several other things (all with OEM parts). He also told me that if I get the truck he is more than happy to give me the maintenance/repair file for the truck. Makes me feel a lot better about the miles. Gonna go look at it tomorrow or Sat. Thanks again for all the advice! It really gives me some things to look at while I'm there.
Honestly, I've had troubles with the other trucks as well. It's just this one decided to let me down while on the road headed for 2 different camping trips. Had to turn around both times, cost me money, time and lots of aggravation. Maybe the previous owner did something to it. Maybe I got the one made on Monday. All I know is I hate that thing and many others out there seem to share my opinion.
I think we've beat this argument to death and it's best just to agree to disagree and leave it at that. You've got a better chance of convincing me the sun will rise in the west tomorrow then talk me into liking this truck. No offense intended.
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No, I'm the one that should be sorry.
Honestly, I've had troubles with the other trucks as well. It's just this one decided to let me down while on the road headed for 2 different camping trips. Had to turn around both times, cost me money, time and lots of aggravation. Maybe the previous owner did something to it. Maybe I got the one made on Monday. All I know is I hate that thing and many others out there seem to share my opinion.
I think we've beat this argument to death and it's best just to agree to disagree and leave it at that. You've got a better chance of convincing me the sun will rise in the west tomorrow then talk me into liking this truck. No offense intended.
Honestly, I've had troubles with the other trucks as well. It's just this one decided to let me down while on the road headed for 2 different camping trips. Had to turn around both times, cost me money, time and lots of aggravation. Maybe the previous owner did something to it. Maybe I got the one made on Monday. All I know is I hate that thing and many others out there seem to share my opinion.
I think we've beat this argument to death and it's best just to agree to disagree and leave it at that. You've got a better chance of convincing me the sun will rise in the west tomorrow then talk me into liking this truck. No offense intended.
This would leave a bad taste in anybody's mouth about the 6.0. Especially when things happen with the family. I worry too sometimes, but heck stuff's gonna happen...I'll fix it.
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