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What A Great Truck

02-11-2006, 09:28 PM

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What A Great Truck

When I decided to buy a new Heavy Duty Truck my first choice was a F-350 PSD. I was a day away from closing the deal when my wife asked me if I wanted to test drive a Dodge before I put any money down. I had already test drove the Ford four different times and thought it was a great truck, that was until I got behind the wheel of the SLT Dodge 3500 CTD. It didn't take long to realize that the Dodge was simply a much better truck. I could spend a hour talking about the things I like better about the Dodge. The only thing I liked better about the Ford was that it had more back seat room. I have about 8000 miles on my new truck, and love it. The mileage isn't great, average about 16MPG, but who buys a truck like a Dodge 3500 and stresses about the mileage. This baby is built to pull big loads! I just finished washing it and looking it over from head to toe. One can not help but be impressed with the structural design of the frame and drive-train. I can't wait until we hook up to our new 13,000 lb 5th wheel. Towing my 7000 lb traval trailer is like having a little red wagon behind me

Mike

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Mike Stevens,
White 2010 CC 4x4 Laramie, 3500 DRW stock , 4.10 Rear End, Trans Auto. Loooaded with all the extras. Pulling a 37' Cameo Carriage FWS Fith Wheel 16K.

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