coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Need everyone options BASED ON FACTS please- Looking for a long distance tow rig. Looking for 2wd, Extend cab is a must. Was considering Ford Powerstoke, but I see nothing but issue with the tranns in the cars. Would prefer Diesel. Anything else is optional. Biggest concerns 1) Reliability 2)Cost effective 4)Gas Milege 3)RELIABILITY First Choice- 5 speed 3500 Cummins. Mid-late 90's. -Pro-bullet proof -20mpg cons-Price! Cant find them cheap -Interior (who cares) Second-late 90's Ford Powerstorke- Pro-you can find them cheap Super comfy Cons-trans issues in the Automatics Worse MPG than reported Third Chevy 3500- Duramax Pro-cheaper than dodge 4L80E- cons-???? You tell me! Also considering-Chevy 3500 w/ gas 454. Seem to be fairly bullet proof. Pro-I know gas motors Cons-MPG You guys tell me! help me out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Whats the weight your looking to tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 For diesel Id go cummings. Just my opinion man. I love using dad's F150 to tow, but it's not diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Whats the weight your looking to tow? Max of 3 bikes (To Texas) or a Bike, and a Car. And you know what I drive-little jap shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 i would buy a dirtymax. i would buy a 06 or 07 pre emissions. I have a 2006 chevy 3500 lt 2wd dirty for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 You looking at alot of towing power with some of your choices for such little weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 i would buy a dirtymax. i would buy a 06 or 07 pre emissions. I have a 2006 chevy 3500 lt 2wd dirty for sale. I should have mentioned my preferred price range is 5k cash and below. that being said-you can give me an honest review of your rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 You looking at alot of towing power with some of your choices for such little weight. Steer me in the right direction then! Maybe I like all the smoke? Im just used to doing overland stuff in Dodge-never left me stranded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 good luch buying an extended cab diesel for 5k. and the older chevy's werent duramax's they were 6.5l's. their junk. you best bet to find a 90-93 12v 5-spd cummins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 tooks 20seconds. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-DODGE-RAM-3500-DIESEL-/220711539010?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item33636ed142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Better to go big if theres a chance you will need it. Better to need it and have it rather than need it and not. The only issue is if you can justify the added expense of power for the duration of the time you dont need it. Since price is a factor, search diesel on craigslist and you will get a ton of them in your range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 good luch buying an extended cab diesel for 5k. and the older chevy's werent duramax's they were 6.5l's. their junk. you best bet to find a 90-92 12v 5-spd cummins. I have about 10 within 60 miles at $3500 and below obo. The one I am most interested in is a 1997 Ford. 210k, no rust, factory serviced with all receipts asking $3000. 2wd, but auto. If it was a 5 speed I would have picked it up that day, but Ford autos at this point scares me. Who made the 6.5 Chevy motors? When did the duramax come in? What about the 454? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I have about 10 within 60 miles at $3500 and below obo. The one I am most interested in is a 1997 Ford. 210k, no rust, factory serviced with all receipts asking $3000. 2wd, but auto. If it was a 5 speed I would have picked it up that day, but Ford autos at this point scares me. Who made the 6.5 Chevy motors? When did the duramax come in? What about the 454? duramax 2001-2003 lb7 2003.5-2005 lly 2006-2007.5 lbz 2007.5-2009 lmm 2010 lmn can't beat an old 454. won't pass a gas station, but solid trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 If you go with the Cummins just put a pressure light on the supply to the injection pump. That will tell you if the lift pump goes out, thats really the main thing for reliability. Good luck on your search. I started looking for a rig in the 5-7k range and ended up justifying an 03-04 because the cab is a true quad cab and high pressure common rail fuel system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Better to go big if theres a chance you will need it. Better to need it and have it rather than need it and not. The only issue is if you can justify the added expense of power for the duration of the time you dont need it. Since price is a factor, search diesel on craigslist and you will get a ton of them in your range. Thats what I'm saying. And thats why Im no longer shy about a Gas motor (mpg will only be an issue a few times a year) And I'll save what, $100 a trip MAYBE? Biggest thing is reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 buy a 12v 5spd. thats the best truck in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 buy a 12v 5spd. thats the best truck in that price range. Other thing I like about the 12v is you can click your heels together, and make 100more HP, and 200 more ft lbs. Almost literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 And if anyone knows of anything for sale keep me in the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 There is a horse farm that still tows cross country with our 1989 Chevy 3500 454 Dually. Those are damn nice engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 buy a 12v 5spd. thats the best truck in that price range. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 You should buy this. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86732 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 You should buy this. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86732 Nice, but to much. If I'm paying that much, I'm getting a cummins or a real duramax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 If I'm paying that much, I'm getting a duramax. http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/data/media/2/LOL.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/2115942478.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Nice, but to much. If I'm paying that much, I'm getting a cummins or a real duramax. If you want a dirtymax you are going to pay over 15k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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