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01-09-2017, 02:58 PM
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Used Trucks You Should Not Buy
I ran across this apparently unbiased article about used pickup trucks...
15 Used Pickup Trucks You Should Avoid At All Cost
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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01-13-2017, 08:27 PM
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Weekend Camper
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Thanks for the link!
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2016 Zinger Rezerve 28bh pulled by a 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500HD.
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01-15-2017, 03:47 AM
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Is there a truck made that isn't on that list?
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2016 Sunset Trail Super Lite ST250RB For Sale
2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Z71 LTZ Duramax 4x4
2012 Windjammer 3001W
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01-15-2017, 05:57 AM
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If you don't consider the particular years he is referring to, there probably isn't a brand that's not included.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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01-15-2017, 05:29 PM
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He's just a blogger. From Serbia.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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01-15-2017, 08:36 PM
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Family Vacation Member
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I would add the 2005 Ford F-250 6.0l diesel to this list. 5 turbo rebuilds in the first 60K miles of ownership. Sold it for a 2015 F-250 SD 4X4 6.7l. Love the 2015 - no issues at all!!!
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Fullerton, CA
2015 Ford F-250 SD 4X4
2013 Sunset Trail 32RL 5th Wheel (no longer own)
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01-16-2017, 06:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KingFisher
Is there a truck made that isn't on that list?
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When I saw it I was thinking the same thing.
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01-19-2017, 08:13 PM
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Seasonal Camper
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Don't believe everything you see on the internet!
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Viet Nam Vet 70-71 Da Nang
Real airplanes have two wings and big, round, engines
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03-26-2017, 11:05 AM
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New Camper
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Can't agree more with you, look at the some of the comments below the article & it's so obvious to realize. Can't believe this article got 25k shares.
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Originally Posted by BipeFlier
Don't believe everything you see on the internet!
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03-27-2017, 08:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jacksmith
Can't agree more with you, look at the some of the comments below the article & it's so obvious to realize. Can't believe this article got 25k shares.
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With 25k shares, and the crap quality of the blog, I would have expected a longer list of people blasting him in the comments. Anyone with a computer can present themselves as an expert on a topic.
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03-27-2017, 09:00 AM
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Any article that has a slide show format is instantly suspect in my opinion.
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03-27-2017, 09:26 PM
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Seasonal Camper
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Diesels
I've been doing some reading. I'd like to get a 3/4 ton diesel. I read that any diesel made after 2014 is relatively problem free, or at least compared to their predecessors. The cost of trucks is just insane though. I'd like to find a good used 3/4 ton diesel, 4X4 that hasn't been used to plow. Might have to sell my house to buy one. Then there is the registration and insurance.
Also read that 3/4 ton diesels get about the same mileage as my Volvo XC60, which is a small SUV. Might as well drive a truck.
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03-28-2017, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanRN
I've been doing some reading. I'd like to get a 3/4 ton diesel. I read that any diesel made after 2014 is relatively problem free, or at least compared to their predecessors.
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The Duramax LML came out in 2011. Ford started making its 6.7L diesel in 2011, but I think it took a couple years to iron the problems. I'm not sure when Dodge started using its current diesel. I think all of the current diesels are pretty reliable.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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03-29-2017, 04:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavisK
The Duramax LML came out in 2011. Ford started making its 6.7L diesel in 2011, but I think it took a couple years to iron the problems. I'm not sure when Dodge started using its current diesel. I think all of the current diesels are pretty reliable.
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2007 with a change to the add 2014
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03-29-2017, 11:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanRN
I've been doing some reading. I'd like to get a 3/4 ton diesel. I read that any diesel made after 2014 is relatively problem free, or at least compared to their predecessors. The cost of trucks is just insane though. I'd like to find a good used 3/4 ton diesel, 4X4 that hasn't been used to plow. Might have to sell my house to buy one. Then there is the registration and insurance.
Also read that 3/4 ton diesels get about the same mileage as my Volvo XC60, which is a small SUV. Might as well drive a truck.
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I used cargurus.com to find mine. That new will be hard but not impossible. What do you want, low miles, real new, low price? I see plenty in NH for <$30k and some down in the low $20s. but you have to give something to get the price that low. Cant get all three. I like my Dodge, it is 2012. It is 1 step up from a full on work truck (my sacrifice to get the truck). My only complaint is it has the headshake. That con be controlled, but is a major design flaw. I would buy it again.
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03-30-2017, 03:44 AM
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Guess I will never be able to sell my truck!
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2017 Ford F-250 Supercab 6.2L.
Danny & Jennifer Pyle
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03-30-2017, 08:00 AM
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Weekend Camper
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I'm for one not a fan of the need to use DEF fluid in your rig. I'll keep my 05 than you ...
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03-30-2017, 11:47 AM
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I'm for one not a fan of the need to use DEF fluid in your rig. I'll keep my 05 than you ...
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You certainly get a lower mph with a diesel engine that using DEF. I saw a big drop from my '05 F250 to my '15 F250. Thank you, but no thank you EPA and Cal ARB.
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Fullerton, CA
2015 Ford F-250 SD 4X4
2013 Sunset Trail 32RL 5th Wheel (no longer own)
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03-30-2017, 12:16 PM
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So far in 95k miles haven't noticed any speed or mileage reduction from DEF use, actually much better power & mileage than my '05. Mine will use 2-2.5 gallons in 3000-3500 miles so not much to worry about other than on GM models it's not a very handy fill location, fortunately don't have to do it often.
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03-30-2017, 12:26 PM
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I now have about 16K miles on my '15. I found I'm also using about 2.5 gallons of DEF every 3K miles.
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2015 Ford F-250 SD 4X4
2013 Sunset Trail 32RL 5th Wheel (no longer own)
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