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RE: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 gets rave reviews.
RTD, your Dad was/is a very wise man. You should take his advice! :W
Yes he was, and I still see his 95 Ram driving around town here every now and then. We sold it after he died (2 years ago) to a guy and it had 270000km on it then (all original). That's 167770 miles...
I am sorry for your loss. Was his truck a Cummins truck or a gas burner?
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surveyorjp
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11/20/08 02:27pm |
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RE: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 gets rave reviews.
Have to admit...the Tundra is the bottom of the barrel in the interior shootout. Looks better in person, but the plastic inside is just that...too much.
But I won't trade the drivetrain for any of them...not a one. But that is my opinion...which means nothing anyway.
I wouldn't worry about that too much. The interior has nothing to do with how well a truck pulls the trailer. And the Tundra has shown it can pull quite well.
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11/19/08 08:44pm |
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RE: 2001 , 002 , 003 , 004...Dodge 3500 , 6 Speed , 4x4 ??
The G56 6 speed standard (cast iron case) was used in 05 and later.
The previous 6 speed was a cast alum case NV5600.
Both are good trannies.
The engine design and power varied from 2001 - 2002 and 2003 and later though.
2001 and 02 were 24V engines that used the VP44 injection pump. The HO version that was only sold with a 6 speed manual, and made 245hp/505tq.
In 2003, the HO was 305 hp/555tq, and used the quieter more sophisticated common rail design. In 2004.5 and later, all Cummins 5.9L engines used in Dodge trucks were 325hp/600tq, auto or 6 speed stick. Tq was bumped slightly to 610 for advertising purposes in 05 or 06, as the GM Duramax was 605tq.
You've got the cases on the trannys backwards. The NV5600 was cast iron,the G56 is aluminum.
That is what I was thinking too......
The Cummins engine with a NVG5600 tranny, and AAM 11.5" axle would in all probability last longer than any of the metal that Dodge made the body and frame out of.
Yep, and would also outlast any motor, transmission, frame, or body put on any GM pickup truck as well.
Do I have to show you the links to those million mile, that's one million as in 1,000,000, or 1 with 6 zeros behind it, Chevrolet 350 gas burners again?
For every single 350 that went a million miles, I can likely show you 5 Cummins trucks that went over 1,000,000 miles. Don't think you want to get into that contest.
Sure I do, Lets see what ya got. :)
While you are at it find me some million mile dodge 360s too. :W
Don't know of any million mile 360s, but probably one or two somewhere. I will never know if mine will last that long, I just passed 69,000 miles the other day.
But again, the 350 is a boy to the man Cummins. :W
Sorry to the OP for this diversion off topic.
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11/19/08 05:35pm |
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RE: Ford and GM top execs refuse salary cut!
If an assembly line worker doesn't like making $15.00/hr plus benefits, then my advice to them would be to go get a college degree, and look for those jobs that pay 8 digit figures.
In our free market society, you will earn what you are worth. If you are not willing to rise above an entry level job, don't complain because nobody wants you for their management team.
See, that's the point. The UAW has indeed already made many concessions that the general public knows nothing about. $15 per hour with some benefits is not really a huge salary. However, that's what all newly hired line workers make now. And the older, higher paid line workers are being bought out daily, or being laid off.
It's easy to criticize the UAW, and yes there have been some UAW members who found ways to abuse the system in the past. Those slackers, and those cushy jobs, are rapidly disappearing from the factories now. The UAW has really tried to make concessions for the companies, and the top execs should do so as well.
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11/19/08 05:30pm |
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RE: Ford and GM top execs refuse salary cut!
Here is another interesting editorial about the foolishness of asking for a bailout while refusing to make any personal sacrifices.
http://www.allpar.com/weblogs/2008/11/19/auto-execs-shoot-their-companies-in-the-foot/
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11/19/08 05:23pm |
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RE: 2001 , 002 , 003 , 004...Dodge 3500 , 6 Speed , 4x4 ??
The G56 6 speed standard (cast iron case) was used in 05 and later.
The previous 6 speed was a cast alum case NV5600.
Both are good trannies.
The engine design and power varied from 2001 - 2002 and 2003 and later though.
2001 and 02 were 24V engines that used the VP44 injection pump. The HO version that was only sold with a 6 speed manual, and made 245hp/505tq.
In 2003, the HO was 305 hp/555tq, and used the quieter more sophisticated common rail design. In 2004.5 and later, all Cummins 5.9L engines used in Dodge trucks were 325hp/600tq, auto or 6 speed stick. Tq was bumped slightly to 610 for advertising purposes in 05 or 06, as the GM Duramax was 605tq.
You've got the cases on the trannys backwards. The NV5600 was cast iron,the G56 is aluminum.
That is what I was thinking too......
The Cummins engine with a NVG5600 tranny, and AAM 11.5" axle would in all probability last longer than any of the metal that Dodge made the body and frame out of.
Yep, and would also outlast any motor, transmission, frame, or body put on any GM pickup truck as well.
Do I have to show you the links to those million mile, that's one million as in 1,000,000, or 1 with 6 zeros behind it, Chevrolet 350 gas burners again?
For every single 350 that went a million miles, I can likely show you 5 Cummins trucks that went over 1,000,000 miles. Don't think you want to get into that contest.
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11/19/08 05:08pm |
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Ford and GM top execs refuse salary cut!
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 22118203
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11/19/08 03:01pm |
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Ford and GM top execs refuse salary cut!
Read about it HERE.
From the article at www.allpar.com,
"Chrysler’s Bob Nardelli, when asked by Senator Jon Tester (Montana Democrat), said he would take a $1 per year salary, similar to Lee Iacocca’s 1979 sacrifice, if needed to get Chrysler’s $7 billion share of a proposed loan package.
GM’s Rick Wagoner, who currently takes an eight-digit salary, said he had already cut his salary in half and otherwise didn’t answer the question. He had already refused to resign, saying GM needed the best possible managers.
Alan Mullaly also appeared to refuse any personal sacrifice of his $21 million per year salary, saying Ford needed to attract top talent.
The starting salary for Big Three autoworkers is $15 per hour, which works out to roughly $30,000 per year. Some members of Congress have demanded that the UAW slash their compensation, while others have demanded that Big Three executives slash their own compensation.
Industry insiders have pointed out that neither the White House nor Congress has asked bank executives or bank employees to sacrifice their salary."
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11/19/08 03:01pm |
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RE: Chrysler asks for bailout, gives bonuses....
What's even more awkward, is the fact that GM and Ford leaders would not accept a $1 a year salary, however Bob Nardelli of Chrysler would, in order to receive some help from the government.
Im sure he is banking on making up for lost salary in bonuses, much like he is probably accepting right now as one of the top executives receiving $30 million. The salaries don't even compare to the income these people get from their bonuses.
NO, Nardelli is NOT one of those executives receiving that bonus. Neither is Jim Press. The bonus was arranged before they came aboard.
For a detailed look at who is getting the bonuses, read THIS ARTICLE FROM www.allpar.com.
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surveyorjp
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11/19/08 02:57pm |
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RE: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 gets rave reviews.
RTD, your Dad was/is a very wise man. You should take his advice! :W
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11/19/08 02:26pm |
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RE: Chrysler asks for bailout, gives bonuses....
What's even more awkward, is the fact that GM and Ford leaders would not accept a $1 a year salary, however Bob Nardelli of Chrysler would, in order to receive some help from the government.
Read about it HERE.
From the article at www.allpar.com,
"Chrysler’s Bob Nardelli, when asked by Senator Jon Tester (Montana Democrat), said he would take a $1 per year salary, similar to Lee Iacocca’s 1979 sacrifice, if needed to get Chrysler’s $7 billion share of a proposed loan package.
GM’s Rick Wagoner, who currently takes an eight-digit salary, said he had already cut his salary in half and otherwise didn’t answer the question. He had already refused to resign, saying GM needed the best possible managers.
Alan Mullaly also appeared to refuse any personal sacrifice of his $21 million per year salary, saying Ford needed to attract top talent.
The starting salary for Big Three autoworkers is $15 per hour, which works out to roughly $30,000 per year. Some members of Congress have demanded that the UAW slash their compensation, while others have demanded that Big Three executives slash their own compensation.
Industry insiders have pointed out that neither the White House nor Congress has asked bank executives or bank employees to sacrifice their salary."
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11/19/08 02:18pm |
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RE: 2001 , 002 , 003 , 004...Dodge 3500 , 6 Speed , 4x4 ??
The G56 6 speed standard (cast iron case) was used in 05 and later.
The previous 6 speed was a cast alum case NV5600.
Both are good trannies.
The engine design and power varied from 2001 - 2002 and 2003 and later though.
2001 and 02 were 24V engines that used the VP44 injection pump. The HO version that was only sold with a 6 speed manual, and made 245hp/505tq.
In 2003, the HO was 305 hp/555tq, and used the quieter more sophisticated common rail design. In 2004.5 and later, all Cummins 5.9L engines used in Dodge trucks were 325hp/600tq, auto or 6 speed stick. Tq was bumped slightly to 610 for advertising purposes in 05 or 06, as the GM Duramax was 605tq.
You've got the cases on the trannys backwards. The NV5600 was cast iron,the G56 is aluminum.
That is what I was thinking too......
The Cummins engine with a NVG5600 tranny, and AAM 11.5" axle would in all probability last longer than any of the metal that Dodge made the body and frame out of.
Yep, and would also outlast any motor, transmission, frame, or body put on any GM pickup truck as well.
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11/18/08 06:58pm |
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RE: GM sells... Ford sells...
....GM needs to shut down Buick, GMC truck, Saturn, Pontiac, Lean and streamline. Get rid of duplication. File bankruptcy, clear the books, fresh start.
GMC Truck ? I am sure that would be a tough decision. Which would sell more trucks...GMC or Chevrolet ?
Chevrolet by a great margin. Although in my opinion the GMC is a far better looking truck.
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surveyorjp
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11/18/08 02:21pm |
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RE: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 gets rave reviews.
Keith you are obviously still sore at the fact the 1/2 ton Titan will be made by Dodge in the near future. You are really grasping at straws to say the 09 Dodge interior is cheap based on looking at a picture when every credible journalist, and anyone else who has sat in one claim it is one of the nicest interiors available in any truck. It makes the Titan look low budget. I will say, however, it is quite apparent that Dodge needs to ditch the 5 speed in favor of a six speed auto transmission. With the proper tranny, Dodge would have been even more of a factor in the 1/2 ton shootout. I would not however choose Nissan's v8 over the Hemi. Hemi is more powerful and gets better fuel mileage as well.
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surveyorjp
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11/18/08 02:14pm |
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RE: 2010 Dodge 2500/3500 spy shots and rumors
Yeah ib, its typical rv.net BS. The Dodge haters love to spin the negative BS without much to back it up with. Latest reports I've seen say GM is the manufacturer in the most financial distress.
Of course I hope all manufacturers make it, too many jobs depend on it.
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surveyorjp
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11/18/08 02:03pm |
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2010 Dodge 2500/3500 spy shots and rumors
Just some more spy shots and rumors about the 2010 Dodge 2500/3500 trucks. Even some speculation about the potential Cummins v6 and v8 diesels.
http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2010-HD.html
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surveyorjp
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11/17/08 09:13pm |
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RE: Oil expected to hit $45 in 09
Paid $1.69 a gallon to fill up the old Ram yesterday. Actually filled up the truck for less than $50!!!! It was great! :B
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surveyorjp
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11/17/08 08:46pm |
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New Dodge pickup, "The rules have changed!" 1994 commercial
I ran across this 1994 advertisement for the then new 1994 Dodge Ram trucks. This is just for entertainment, and a fond recollection of the heyday of pickups, especially Dodge, in the 1990s. It's amazing to think how far all trucks have come since then. Of course, some of us actually still own one of these trucks! :W
http://allpar.powertvonline.com/video_detail.php?mId=7193
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surveyorjp
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11/17/08 08:22pm |
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RE: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 gets rave reviews.
I see the usual Dodge bashers are at it again. Some folks calling the Ram interior cheap based on pictures they have seen. Yeah, that's really an accurate way to form an opinion. :R
And Rob, at this point GM just hopes they are around long enough to even sell Camaros. The Challenger is out now, and getting rave reviews.
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2008/11/popular-mechanics-gives-challenger-a-design-award/
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surveyorjp
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11/17/08 02:39pm |
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RE: Whould you buy a new vehicle....
Don is wrong, even the GOV called it a loan, but more importantly is the fact that the American public believes that the GOV loaned Chrysler the money. But, they also know that Chrysler paid it back sooner than it was due. So it is a plus to all.
Sorry I'm not wrong, just because the sheep believes the lie does not make it true.
Anyways, the $700 Billion bailout had $25 Billion set aside for the big three already. They just have to find out where the rest of it will come. :)
Sorry your are wrong the the 700+ billion has no money set aside for the car Companies. It is a separate loan all together. A\Has nothing to do with the Bank bail out money!
But, I got $18.5K off my new truck purchase, so I can care less if it has warantee anyways. But, if they are still around, I will use it if needed.
Mav
But it does make it fact, or at least true(to the public) when for the last 5 days, every government rep has called it a loan. CNN, Fox News and Headline news. All persons within the GOV that was interviewed has refered to it as a loan. Therefor my statement was and is 100% correct. I know it wasn't a direct loan from the GOV. And also, there was $25 billion set aside out of the 700 billion for the big three. It's on ever one of the news channels right now stating this fact.
surveyorjp, I know what the GOV really did, my statement was more to the fact of what they are saying now. They are all calling it a loan from the GOV.
Mav
Regardless of what anyone in the press calls the Chrysler bailout from '79, it was not a loan from the GOV. But you are correct that many of the public and press have that FALSE belief. Just another example of failure to get the facts by incompetent media hacks.
Many of these press monkeys probably weren't even born then. I was, but was just a wee lad of 6 years of age. But I do remember my parents being worried about Dad's job back in those days.
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11/16/08 08:28pm |
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