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TX_Foreman · 01-11-2012, 03:53 PM

I currently have a 2005 Gmc Z71 extended cab fully loaded, Theres nothing wrong with it at all, but I have always like the cummins and wanted one. so I came across a 2003 dodge 2500 4-door, long-bed, 4wd with 158K miles in my price range. What's yall's opinions? would you do it? I'm at a cross roads and cant decide.

Back In Black · 01-11-2012, 04:04 PM

What would you use the Cummins for that you can't do with the gas burner? In my opinion, if you're not going to be towing a lot or hauling really heavy loads then I'd stick with your GMC. I'm not a big fan of Dodge trucks, and everyone I know with them has had transmission problems.

sspeckerwood · 01-11-2012, 04:05 PM

is it a auto or manual??

prior to 07 the trannies weren't the best thing out there.
in 04 they did do some changes that made the auto better.

if its a manual i'd say go for it. there good trucks

rich450es · 01-11-2012, 04:07 PM

keep the chevy if its been a good truck ....itll run forever
you dont want a bread truck ...lol

TX_Foreman · 01-11-2012, 04:09 PM

its an automatic unfortunately, I dont plan on hauling real heavy loads with it. Im somewhat looking at the 5.9 because my vortec is only getting 13-15 at best and its hurting. I know the 5.9's can get around 20 pretty easy.

Honda East Toledo · 01-11-2012, 04:11 PM

Buddy has a 05 cummins, had a built trans put in it 150,000 and that thing is a beast.

There are also a pair of buddies that have a 06 and a 07 duramax, those two are unstoppable, and both have over 200k,just normal wear and tear items.

Saw a 08 powerstroke that had pulled it's head off.

sspeckerwood · 01-11-2012, 04:11 PM

thats what most ppl say.

i had a 08 that had the 6.7 in it. i'd get 18mpg anytime. towing or not. that to me, for a $50,000 truck was terrible. lol

Back In Black · 01-11-2012, 04:12 PM

The difference in fuel mileage you may gain with a Cummins over your 5.3 won't make up for the difference in the price of diesel vs. gasoline. You'll be hurting more.

TX_Foreman · 01-11-2012, 04:20 PM

I hate making these decisions lol........here are the trucks....

sspeckerwood · 01-11-2012, 04:24 PM

i like having a 3/4 ton. but i haul stuff. your half ton thats newer will haul a load better than my 82 c20. lol.

your not going to save money with gas/diesel. the price of diesel is to high for that to happen

01-11-2012, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
TX_Foreman Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 1 hour from Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 165	Trucks!!! Need your opinion.... I currently have a 2005 Gmc Z71 extended cab fully loaded, Theres nothing wrong with it at all, but I have always like the cummins and wanted one. so I came across a 2003 dodge 2500 4-door, long-bed, 4wd with 158K miles in my price range. What's yall's opinions? would you do it? I'm at a cross roads and cant decide. __________________ 2004 Foreman 450 S..... -27x10 Kenda Executioners... -Irdium ignitor.... -Venom 3000lb winch.... -Highlifter 2"..... -contemplating a snorkel.... -lookin for an exhaust... 2003 Recon....bone stock.... 2005 ext. Cab Z71 5.3 H.O. -true duals 8" glass packs.... The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

01-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Back In Black Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 149	What would you use the Cummins for that you can't do with the gas burner? In my opinion, if you're not going to be towing a lot or hauling really heavy loads then I'd stick with your GMC. I'm not a big fan of Dodge trucks, and everyone I know with them has had transmission problems. __________________ 2001 Honda Foreman Rubicon - "Frankenstein" Recent Work: Fresh Top End Rebuild New Brakes Front & Rear STI HD1 Wheels 27" Maxxis Zillas Warn RT25 2500lb. Winch Wide Open 424 HMF Eco-System Exhaust DynoJet Jet Kit Uni Air Filter Coming Soon: Exhaust Snorkel, Intake Snorkel, 2" Lift.

01-11-2012, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	is it a auto or manual?? prior to 07 the trannies weren't the best thing out there. in 04 they did do some changes that made the auto better. if its a manual i'd say go for it. there good trucks __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

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01-11-2012, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
TX_Foreman Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 1 hour from Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 165	its an automatic unfortunately, I dont plan on hauling real heavy loads with it. Im somewhat looking at the 5.9 because my vortec is only getting 13-15 at best and its hurting. I know the 5.9's can get around 20 pretty easy. __________________ 2004 Foreman 450 S..... -27x10 Kenda Executioners... -Irdium ignitor.... -Venom 3000lb winch.... -Highlifter 2"..... -contemplating a snorkel.... -lookin for an exhaust... 2003 Recon....bone stock.... 2005 ext. Cab Z71 5.3 H.O. -true duals 8" glass packs.... The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

01-11-2012, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Honda East Toledo Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 63	Buddy has a 05 cummins, had a built trans put in it 150,000 and that thing is a beast. There are also a pair of buddies that have a 06 and a 07 duramax, those two are unstoppable, and both have over 200k,just normal wear and tear items. Saw a 08 powerstroke that had pulled it's head off. __________________ Paulie 419-891-1230 ext 2

01-11-2012, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	thats what most ppl say. i had a 08 that had the 6.7 in it. i'd get 18mpg anytime. towing or not. that to me, for a $50,000 truck was terrible. lol __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-11-2012, 04:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Back In Black Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 149	The difference in fuel mileage you may gain with a Cummins over your 5.3 won't make up for the difference in the price of diesel vs. gasoline. You'll be hurting more. __________________ 2001 Honda Foreman Rubicon - "Frankenstein" Recent Work: Fresh Top End Rebuild New Brakes Front & Rear STI HD1 Wheels 27" Maxxis Zillas Warn RT25 2500lb. Winch Wide Open 424 HMF Eco-System Exhaust DynoJet Jet Kit Uni Air Filter Coming Soon: Exhaust Snorkel, Intake Snorkel, 2" Lift.

01-11-2012, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
TX_Foreman Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 1 hour from Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 165	I hate making these decisions lol........here are the trucks.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 Foreman 450 S..... -27x10 Kenda Executioners... -Irdium ignitor.... -Venom 3000lb winch.... -Highlifter 2"..... -contemplating a snorkel.... -lookin for an exhaust... 2003 Recon....bone stock.... 2005 ext. Cab Z71 5.3 H.O. -true duals 8" glass packs.... The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

01-11-2012, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	i like having a 3/4 ton. but i haul stuff. your half ton thats newer will haul a load better than my 82 c20. lol. your not going to save money with gas/diesel. the price of diesel is to high for that to happen __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

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