Looking for opinions-no right or wrong here!

Looking for opinions-no right or wrong here!

08-17-2005, 05:04 PM

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MJawsman

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Looking for opinions-no right or wrong here!

Ok guys and gals, here is my dilemma:

Employee pricing and cash back have made me look at trading in my 2001 HO 6 speed for either a 3500 Quad Cab SRW Cummins/NV5600 or a Power Wagon. Two totally different trucks I know, but I think I'd be happy with either. I have owned 4 Cummins trucks (93, 95, 97, 01) logged over 500,000 miles and had no issues along the way. So on one hand getting a Cummins is practically a no brainer. Then Dodge decides to build my dream truck-the Power Wagon. I've been an off-road nut since I was 13 (I'm almost 41 now), and my inner child is telling me to follow that dream. I don't tow enough weight to warrant the Diesel, and with the cost of fuel increasing (Diesel is usually 20-30 cents more money/gal), the fuel economy of the diesel becomes a push vs. gas. As for the longer life of a Diesel, 5 years ago I said I would never trade my HO. So either truck will last 5 years (I hope!).

So I put it to a group of people I respect and trust. I've been with the TDR since 95, and I value your opinions and input.

Thanks in advance!

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Current truck: 1993 W-250 regular cab with nothing more than air, auto, and a sliding rear window. Just broken in at 103K! No accessories yet.

Previous trucks: 1993 W-350 Club Cab Dually, 95 Regular Cab 5-speed, 97 Club Cab 5-speed, 01 Quad Cab H.O. 6 speed, 05 Quad Cab Power Wagon.

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