Experience with fuso 4x4

[WantedWolf]

Thanks guys.

No concerns there unless perhaps I make a trip through the states. Even then I think My Canadian CDL (class 1) Is still good.

I was trying with everything possible to avoid the American trucks. (no offense to American People.) They are just junk these days.

If anyone local has a 91-93 ram diesel Ill pay top dollar for top quality.

 

[LoneCowboy]

This CDL thing is argued more than Ford/Chevy but if its for personal use he can be over 26,000# without a CDL. Also check the data. Most 1 tons are now way over 9,990 gvwr, that's 3/4 ton territory. My 2006 F-350 4x4 SRW is 11,500# and if it were a dually it would be 13,000#

Chris

Reading is fundamental
I didn't say CDL
I said Class A
And that is required, personal or not.
And he's going to be hard pressed to convince the nice DOT officer that his cabover 14,000GVW hauling a trailer is not commercial.

Are you sure on the Ford's. What does the little tag inside the door read?
My 02 F250 was like 9200, just like all of them. They'll haul way more, but they "rate" at 9900 for exactly this reason. (and some states ANY GVW over 10k is a commercial and you need a CDL, I believe MIchigan is one). Dodge is the same way i know for a fact.

 

[LoneCowboy]

You're right, I'm wrong on the Ford's GVW
I looked it up
Ford Trucks: Super Duty 2009 Cargo Box & Exterior Dimensions. | Ford Vehicles

Better be real careful registering that in some states.

 

[Builder]

Thanks guys.

No concerns there unless perhaps I make a trip through the states. Even then I think My Canadian CDL (class 1) Is still good.

I was trying with everything possible to avoid the American trucks. (no offense to American People.) They are just junk these days.

If anyone local has a 91-93 ram diesel Ill pay top dollar for top quality.

Just curious, what do you perceive as "junk" on today's American trucks? I think they're better than ever, albeit a bit more complex.

 

[WantedWolf]

Hi Builder.

They just dont makem like they used to is my opinion. I would define new as after 1995 range. this is in big part my opinion based on complexity and insuitability of the newer vehicals to be serviced by an average DIY type owner. And based on the newer domestic vehicals I have encountered.
To the defense of all car companys many of these issues were brought on by emmisions and saftey legislation out of there control.

I am very biased to toyota. but they dont cater to heavy towing apps.
Ive easily put more miles on all my imports then my domestics and all imports save one cost less to buy and maintain.

Ive heard so many but this is freshest in mind from another mboard.

"07 ram 3500 48,000 km and the DPF problems, stuck injectors, leaking axle seals, slipping clutch, unexplained stalling, and less than stellar fuel consumption have left a sour taste in my mouth."

You have to sell all these big 3 before they hit 100k and bite you tounge about something to whoever buys it to get a reasonable return. the import cab overs although I now realize are sort of a different class seem to hold there value way longer.

I have few options if I want to tow, and have now available loyalties so ill just take the cheapest to repair, value maintaining medium and sell it as soon as I can find time to rebuild a 91 ram.

I guess its a time issue too, i buy alot less trucks then say utility companys or concrete companys. they want there trucks fixed now to get back to work fast and lose more in lost time then it takes to pay a dealer to fix it.
Id rather take the time to rebuild a caliper or hub at an 8th the cost of quickly replacing an assembly. Just my opinion. theres lemons and success stories even with new trucks i guess

 

[jimmysisson]

Beg to differ on the initial quality of the new Chevy at least. My 08 had no flaws when new and 8 mo. later no flaws. 99 was almost as good. I don't favor some of the designs (hood too high to see over, rains in when you open the door, etc.) but the build quality seems just fine. my opinion.
Jim

 

[Builder]

Hi Builder.

They just dont makem like they used to is my opinion. I would define new as after 1995 range. this is in big part my opinion based on complexity and insuitability of the newer vehicals to be serviced by an average DIY type owner. And based on the newer domestic vehicals I have encountered.
To the defense of all car companys many of these issues were brought on by emmisions and saftey legislation out of there control.

I am very biased to toyota. but they dont cater to heavy towing apps.
Ive easily put more miles on all my imports then my domestics and all imports save one cost less to buy and maintain.

Ive heard so many but this is freshest in mind from another mboard.

"07 ram 3500 48,000 km and the DPF problems, stuck injectors, leaking axle seals, slipping clutch, unexplained stalling, and less than stellar fuel consumption have left a sour taste in my mouth."

You have to sell all these big 3 before they hit 100k and bite you tounge about something to whoever buys it to get a reasonable return. the import cab overs although I now realize are sort of a different class seem to hold there value way longer.

I have few options if I want to tow, and have now available loyalties so ill just take the cheapest to repair, value maintaining medium and sell it as soon as I can find time to rebuild a 91 ram.

I guess its a time issue too, i buy alot less trucks then say utility companys or concrete companys. they want there trucks fixed now to get back to work fast and lose more in lost time then it takes to pay a dealer to fix it.
Id rather take the time to rebuild a caliper or hub at an 8th the cost of quickly replacing an assembly. Just my opinion. theres lemons and success stories even with new trucks i guess

I totally sympathize with everything you're saying, BUT, you have to be careful what you read on the internet. I firmly believe over 1/2 what I read is less than truthful when it comes to complaints about products. Many out there have one problem and blow it way out of proportion to get attention or be spitefull towards one brand or another.

If I had a limited budget, big power wasn't necessary and wanted the best warranty I might go Fuso or Isuzu, too.

 

[WantedWolf]

Beg to differ on the initial quality of the new Chevy at least. My 08 had no flaws when new and 8 mo. later no flaws. 99 was almost as good. I don't favor some of the designs (hood too high to see over, rains in when you open the door, etc.) but the build quality seems just fine. my opinion.
Jim

Hi jimmy

Glad your trucks been good to you. please be more specific on model and "trim" of your 08. ' The work 06 Duramax is great for power, im unsure of the auto but allisons always been good. just broke the little plastic shift cable coller due to built up snow and ice limiting the travel. and have repaired a blown steering hose. its a SRW and just destroys my ram DRW in the snow but cant keep up with the 4runner lol.
I have a date with the Ford dealer on tuesday but have more interest in a chev/gm. Fords the only local dealer willing to let me test a new model with my trailer (empty O.C.) . Chev said we dont put hitches in our trucks until they sell them. And then they probably tell you what brand/type to install.

 

[Builder]

Hi jimmy

Glad your trucks been good to you. please be more specific on model and "trim" of your 08. ' The work 06 Duramax is great for power, im unsure of the auto but allisons always been good. just broke the little plastic shift cable coller due to built up snow and ice limiting the travel. and have repaired a blown steering hose. its a SRW and just destroys my ram DRW in the snow but cant keep up with the 4runner lol.
I have a date with the Ford dealer on tuesday but have more interest in a chev/gm. Fords the only local dealer willing to let me test a new model with my trailer (empty O.C.) . Chev said we dont put hitches in our trucks until they sell them. And then they probably tell you what brand/type to install.

Just to throw another log on the fire here-my '07 GMC 3500 DMAX/Ally has been near flawless, too.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My 04 and 06 Ford Diesels have not been in the shop one day other than the 06 getting a dash cluster replace due to errors in the fuel gauge. Took 5 minutes to change in the parking lot.

Chris