Opinions on trucks

pitt_md · May 28, 2009

I have to smile when ever I see people buying trucks because they are fast.
Some really get up and go but they are not made to be fast. To each his own. I have had 5 Fords, one Dodge and 2 Chevy trucks. I thought all of them were super trucks. I switched to a diesel this time around for pulling horse trailers.

canoetrpr · May 28, 2009

Nice looking Dodge there MDM!

Dmace · May 28, 2009

pitt_md said:
I have to smile when ever I see people buying trucks because they are fast.

I bought my truck because at the time it was the most powerful truck with the highest payload and towing capacity in a gas engine / quad cab layout. Being fast as well is just an added feature. You won't be smiling when you see the dealer remove the entire cab on that pretty new truck just to replace a head gasket

. You couldn't pay me to own a new Ford diesel, my 94 F-350 7.3l diesel is a simple reliable engine though.

Builder · May 28, 2009

Dmace said:
I bought my truck because at the time it was the most powerful truck with the highest payload and towing capacity in a gas engine / quad cab layout. Being fast as well is just an added feature. You won't be smiling when you see the dealer remove the entire cab on that pretty new truck just to replace a head gasket . You couldn't pay me to own a new Ford diesel, my 94 F-350 7.3l diesel is a simple reliable engine though.

that was my first foot out the door with Ford, too. Walked into a dealer service dept and saw the entire cab removed off a 6L and thought. "Man, that's messed-up"

MDM · May 28, 2009

canoetrpr said:
Nice looking Dodge there MDM!

Thanks, I really like it. I'll admit though, after we got it home, all I could think was "if I could take it back I would" - it is just difficult for me to part with that kind of money. I've since got over that feeling and I really like it. I'll post some pics when I get the accessories on it this weekend.

By the way, I did not buy the truck because it was fast. I suits my needs perfectly, and the fact that it will pin you back in your seat if you mash it is a bonus, although something I won't do very often. My last truck is still running strong and lasted 12 years, and I won't be happy unless this one lasts as long.

Bird · May 28, 2009

after we got it home, all I could think was "if I could take it back I would" - it is just difficult for me to part with that kind of money

That's what salesmen call "buyer's remorse" and I feel that every time I buy anything that costs a thousand dollars or more.

MDM · May 28, 2009

Bird said:
That's what salesmen call "buyer's remorse" and I feel that every time I buy anything that costs a thousand dollars or more.

Yep, that's it. Nothing should cost a man that much other than a house or a piece of ground.

canoetrpr · May 28, 2009

Hey I suffer from that too! I thought it was called 'post purchase dissonance' though!. Buyers remorse sounds a little too straightforward.

Bird · May 28, 2009

canoetrpr said:
Hey I suffer from that too! I thought it was called 'post purchase dissonance' though!. Buyers remorse sounds a little too straightforward.

Uh-Oh, an engineer using those big words.

patrick_g · May 28, 2009

pitt_md said:
I have to smile when ever I see people buying trucks because they are fast.
Some really get up and go but they are not made to be fast. To each his own. I have had 5 Fords, one Dodge and 2 Chevy trucks. I thought all of them were super trucks. I switched to a diesel this time around for pulling horse trailers.

Yeah, trucks can be used to pull a load, especially diesel trucks but what will your's get for an ET in the standing quarter mile????

Ya gonna put propane induction kit on it???

Pat