Truck flamin'
 

Lets talk our tow pigs.
A chance to show off or just your dreams. Maybe we can help each other in finding others the trucks of their dreams.

I'll start with mine.
2008 Dodge 3/4, 4 door with 4X4. Of coarse it's a diesel. (I'm from the south !!)
I found mine from a shady wholesaler out of Dallas who hadn't paid the original owner for it. I flew into town ready to pay 26k for it TILL I found a tire shop invoice inside with the orig owners phone number.
Yep, I called him. Wanted the history on the truck. That's when I found out the dealer hadnt paid yet. 3 MONTHS !!
The ACTUAL owner met me at the Wafflehouse across the street from the dealers and we ate breakfast. He still had the title and offred the truck to me for what the dealer was SUPPOSETO pay.

$16,000.
Yessir. He was so pissed at the dealer and how he kept putting him off. He drove me tomy bank branch and I wired the cash to his account. Signed the title at the bank and had a Notary vouch.
Went back to dealer and drove off.
There's a lot more to the story but no one needs to tell me that I'm long winded.

So, the truck was used for hauling 5 empty boat trailers to Houston, 3 days a week. The trans has the works done to it and the motor was REPLACED with an '12 in ''12.
I've deleted everything and leave it on Economy except when towing.
I am such a Dodge truck now.
PS. NEVER EVER NEVER buy a black truck. Butterflies scratch it and my OCD is ferocious when dealing with my truck !

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That's a hell of a story!! Well done sir!! I'll be sure and use that as experience next time I buy a used vehicle.

P.S. Black is beautiful when clean, just got to go about cleaning it differently. Goes for all paint jobs, black just shows when done wrong..

FYI... This post might get moved to "off topic" stuff

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My Lincoln Navigator did just fine with my little Z202 until Vail Pass with about 3000 ft of elevation in 10 miles. The 8% grade was a killer, but I was able to stay at 50 mph.

Firestone - 2000 Mariah Z202 5.7L MAG Alpha I Gen II

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I tow the Shabah 250 with a 99 5.4 F150. It leaves a lot to be desired in the towing dept. Luckily I only tow 3 miles to the launch ramp. I did a 1600mi round trip to get the boat. The tug home was slow. 12hrs there and 16 or 17 back. And the trailer brakes were not working. Talk about stressful! I figure the boat on the trailer to be around 5500-6000 lbs.

Over the winter I am planning on a newer truck. I have a couple trucks on the radar from Superdutys to the Silverado 6.2 1500. I like the simplicity of a naturally aspirated gas truck but these diesel trucks impress me with their ability to pull at altitude. Just not a fan of the potential expenses they come with. Anyway, plenty of time to make up my mind.

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Dang Motoxx43. I would be white knuckles the entire drive

Firestone - 2000 Mariah Z202 5.7L MAG Alpha I Gen II

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My tow rig is a 2014 Grand Cherokee Diesel:

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7nrv3jkh.jpg

Tows like there isn't anything behind it. Coming from a 2500 suburban I am extreamly impressed with the Jeep's composure and pulling ability.

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Dang iced98lx the only thing I like more then your jeep is your Mariah. Limited Edition envy here.

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buff and wax it once and you'll not be jealous lol that black is killer.

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Love the black Iced! So HEAR you on the clean part... brutal....

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Thats a killer boat man!


1998 shabah 180
5.7l 350 mag
Bravo III

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Are y'alls boats painted red and black or is it the gel coat with the color?
They are beautiful !!

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The limited edition come with that gel coat color.

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Don't have a good pic of the Mariah behind it yet but I will!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps8i0dgqrk.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...psnpwh2erd.jpg


Before that one I had the old 1995 truck to match the 1995 Mariah...
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...sdef0686b.jpeg

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I think we all would like to see what Hudson Steve tows with. Anybody be surprised if it's a Peterbilt?

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Wouldn't surprise me.....


1998 202 Shabah 5.0L Alpha 1

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Don't even own a trailer anymore! Just keep it at the marina year round just a few minutes from my home.

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Showoff!!

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Wish I was rich....

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Brian, it is my limited understanding that all wealth evaporates after the purchase of a boat. ;)

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Apparently so. I'm spending money I haven't even made yet. But boy, am I enjoying it. I just wish my driveway was 5 feet longer so it'd fit and not have to sit in the street when I have it home.
I have to curtail boat money right now for truck money. How ironic. The dreaded Dodge truck A/C blend doors have broke and the wifey demands that fit ASAP. I'm trying to explain to her with all the rain we are getting right now, we may need the boat MORE !!

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Just thought Id throw mine in as well. Nothing special.

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Not sure why its upside down??

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Southern hemisphere?

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Maybe he's in Australia....


1998 202 Shabah 5.0L Alpha 1