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Joe Blizzard wrote:
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* V-10 *
Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.

Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that, and it's still
dependable. Starts every time I want to tow the boat, or utility
trailer. I wouldn't hesitate to start out for the left coast in it.

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I wouldn't hesitate to start out for the left coast in it.


You sure? I'd hesitate heading for the left coast in anything.

(Although San Diego is nice)

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:

You sure? I'd hesitate heading for the left coast in anything.

(Although San Diego is nice)

Then you'd be missing a lot. Cruising up to Glacier Bay and then on down
to La Paz, San Carlos and Mazatlan offer real cruising adventures. Life
experiences, not the same ol', same ol' that the ripoffs that East Coast
and Caribbean cruising has become.

Are you aware of the steep rise in cruising fees imposed on the Bahamian
islands? They are out to rip Americans. Floriduh should charge Bahamian
residents a similar fee just for shopping on the mainland.

--
Skipper

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wrote:

Joe Blizzard wrote:

wrote

* V-10 *

Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.


Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that

Why am I not surprised?

"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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wrote:

wrote:

Joe Blizzard wrote:

wrote

* V-10 *

Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from
what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel
fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems
with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something
inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock
where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend
most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get
gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver
here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.


Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that

Why am I not surprised?

LMAO.............kevin does tend to let slip how he really is.

Dan Krueger wrote:
wrote:

wrote:

Joe Blizzard wrote:

wrote

* V-10 *

Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.


Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that

Why am I not surprised?

What is wrong with owning a high mileage vehicle? It sits in back,
ready anytime I want to haul something, go out in the woods (4X4), tow
the boat, tow a utility trailer, etc. You see, unlike you, I wasn't
forced to have to trade it in when I got another vehicle. I suppose you
are one of those that are stupid enough to buy brand new, and take the
intitial 15% hit in depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot,
right?

wrote:

Dan Krueger wrote:

wrote:


wrote:


Joe Blizzard wrote:


wrote


* V-10 *

Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.


Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that

Why am I not surprised?


What is wrong with owning a high mileage vehicle? It sits in back,
ready anytime I want to haul something, go out in the woods (4X4), tow
the boat, tow a utility trailer, etc. You see, unlike you, I wasn't
forced to have to trade it in when I got another vehicle. I suppose you
are one of those that are stupid enough to buy brand new, and take the
intitial 15% hit in depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot,
right?


I lease but I own my company so there are tax considerations. It was
only interesting because you constantly trash other people and their
boats but you are proud of some POS you own.