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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Well 2 years later, here I am finally with a diesel. I couldn't handle the fuel economy of my V10, and wondering when it will spit a spark plug. I needed a truck that could handle being on the road for hundreds of miles at a time. It is mainly my tow rig. I picked up a nice 02 CC, SB Lariat and traded in my 01 V10. The new truck has 123k on it, and my 01 had 84k. I already love the diesel, it just drives different. In a weird way it is quieter than my V10. I have a list of mods I want to do already. Looking at shocks and rear air bags first. As some say I have gone to the darkside... I like it already..
 
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Congrats on your purchase!!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Welcome to the darkside... real trucks don't have sparkplugs lol
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Congrats on getting a real truck! Welcome to the 7.3L forum you'll love it.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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This is great, most don't understand. What do you want to know? We can help you spend your money. I started to say, I can out pull and race most V-10s, but you know the drill.

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congrats on the 02. I love My 02 as well. Look out the darkside will get You.
 
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Congrats on your truck, you now drive a real truck.
 
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