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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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another cummins ?

I'm thinking about buying an '04 cummins. Tell me why I shouldn't (and leave the "dodge sucks" comments out). Just the facts
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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why you shouldn't?

because you have a 1997 f250 already and do not need a dodge? (at least your sig says you do)
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Don't buy it if it is an automatic.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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By all means buy a Cummins engine, they are durable and powerful. What are you going to put it in?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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The only think I might be able to think of is athe automatic trans, but that is only hearsay from this site. Have experienced multiple 100K+ mileage dodge diesel autos with the original trans.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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If its reasonably priced and is a 4x4 I say buy it. Although I would be leary of the auto trans. But if you have the money buy it and when the trans goes out put a built one in it. Oh, and it probably rides rough as hell.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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buy it for sure. cummins engine are bad ****!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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meh, your fords better.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2
meh, your fords better.
Do you go around searching for Chevy, GM, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota just to find a thread and say that they suck and that ford is the epitome of everything?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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ford is the kind ford changed it all for years, ford rethink truc, and is always better, ford is the best, toyota has moved forward since they said that.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2
ford is the kind ford changed it all for years, ford rethink truc, and is always better, ford is the best, toyota has moved forward since they said that.






...........
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2
ford is the kind ford changed it all for years, ford rethink truc, and is always better, ford is the best, toyota has moved forward since they said that.
If it wasnt for the hilarity of your ignorance I might request your posting ability be taken away for NEVER having ANYTHING to offer in any conversation. However since I got a pretty good chuckle due to your lack of logic/semi illiteracy I will hold my tongue for now.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to get an 04 with the cummins and auto. The 48re transmission has been very reliable. The only problem with them is that it is a 4 speed auto vs the newer trucks 5 and 6 speed auto's. The fuel economy will be much better than the new trucks and the noise level is relatively quiet compared to the previous generation cummins.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Lead Head
Do you go around searching for Chevy, GM, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota just to find a thread and say that they suck and that ford is the epitome of everything?

I found a picture of 93RangerXL at a Ford rally:






[I think that's sglaine cheering with him]
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DOHCmarauder
I found a picture of 93RangerXL at a Ford rally:






[I think that's sglaine cheering with him]
It may be a few days before he catches on to this one
 
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