are these trucks worth it?

are these trucks worth it?

11-09-2009, 05:30 PM

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gjones813

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 44

are these trucks worth it?

I'm torn between keeping my truck or getting rid of it!
I haven't had any real problems to speak of but I just don't have any confidence in it lasting 300 thousand miles, mainly the biggest concern is the injectors becoming a problem in the future due to bad fuel... I mean I have to really watch out for good places to fuel and a person shouldn't have to do this.

I you shouldn't have to install secondary filters either at a huge cost to you.

I really rather have a gasser then I could idle as much as I want, and fuel almost anywhere. my wifes Z71 is over 5 years old and it has been a great vehicle.

just a few problems I have had.

1. entire 08 upgraded front end including PS box and pitman arm.

2. injector sticking once on a trip I made, it fixed itself after adding some injector cleaner from dodge.

I just don't know???
I had plans to keep this truck 10 to 15 years, I think if you work these trucks they will go 300 thousand or more but not as your typical dailey driver over 15years.

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