Dodge and Cummins No More????

[WilliamBos]

Proof?

Or opinion?

Both. Cummins has lost a boat load of customers in the AG world, living off their name will eventually catch up to them.

They are not the only diesel builder in existence.

 

[Builder]

I agree, but the 5.9L is the big Kahuna of diesel pickup engines. The 6.7L is a newer adaptation that looks promising.

Can't imagine what MB could offer that the typical blue-collar truck puller or racer could afford & modify for the truck pulls at the County Fair or the strip.

You're talking about a cult following here, bigger than any Mustang, Corvette following, too.

My prediction is that if Cummins goes, so goes 75% of their diesel truck sales.

 

[WilliamBos]

I agree, but the 5.9L is the big Kahuna of diesel pickup engines. The 6.7L is a newer adaptation that looks promising.

Can't imagine what MB could offer that the typical blue-collar truck puller or racer could afford & modify for the truck pulls at the County Fair or the strip.

You're talking about a cult following here, bigger than any Mustang, Corvette following, too.

My prediction is that if Cummins goes, so goes 75% of their diesel truck sales.

I thought the contract termination was standard part of bankruptcy, and assume that they would sign a new one? I agree, if Dodge did loose Cummins, their Ram Sales would plummet.

 

[ccsial]

The Mercedes diesel was planned for the 4500/5500 Rams. They should still do it, leaps and bounds better than Cummins.

Don't know about that. JD Powers rated MB as the least reliable vehicle.

 

[WilliamBos]

Don't know about that. JD Powers rated MB as the least reliable vehicle.

That is JD power, they are over rated. I do not let the media buy vehicles for me, it is what I read in wonderful places like this that dictate it.

 

[Duffster]

Don't know about that. JD Powers rated MB as the least reliable vehicle.

But he was refering to deisel engines not the cars.

 

[Builder]

I thought the contract termination was standard part of bankruptcy, and assume that they would sign a new one? I agree, if Dodge did loose Cummins, their Ram Sales would plummet.

I would start to think "Iveco" for a nice 1/2 ton diesel in the next 1/2 ton FIAT/Dodge RAM.

Seriously, I think the next one of the Big 3 that offers a ~25MPG 1/2 ton diesel will really enjoy some nice future sales numbers.

Anyone seen the new Audi diesel ads? Pretty cool.

 

[WilliamBos]

I would start to think "Iveco" for a nice 1/2 ton diesel in the next 1/2 ton FIAT/Dodge RAM.

Seriously, I think the next one of the Big 3 that offers a ~25MPG 1/2 ton diesel will really enjoy some nice future sales numbers.

Anyone seen the new Audi diesel ads? Pretty cool.

Iveco makes some sweet engines. I am so sad that GM shelved the BabyMax, as I would love a diesel, and really only need a 1500, like the one I have now.

Time will tell.

 

[Builder]

Iveco makes some sweet engines. I am so sad that GM shelved the BabyMax, as I would love a diesel, and really only need a 1500, like the one I have now.

Time will tell.

I agree. I wanted a Tahoe with a 310HP baby max and 25 MPG.

Gettin a little off-topic, though.

 

[RollingsFarms]

are all the bugs worked out of the 6.7 Cummins? i read where they had some issues but others stated the 08's and up aren't having any problems. can anyone shed any light on this? from what i read, the 6.7 is also complient with 2010 emmisions, so i guess it's here to stay for awhile like the 5.9 was.