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" Millions were converted to part-time for no better reason to gain an imagined 10% of economy in a rig that would only get 10mpg on average to start with. "Okay, whatever. All I know is the diff in horsepower is noticeable, and while I haven't measured the mileage increase, get this: No one expects these beauties to get good mileage. Okay? There is a cost associated with looking like no other truck on the planet. Same is true of any classic car/truck. We own these for a few good reasons: they speak to a time of our youth, when things made more sense, when life was simpler, when you could exercise self sufficiency by working on, tuning, and improving your own rig. Griff, pls, let me go lay down by my bowl as I listen to your buzz-kill stuff. Girl stuff at this age is an exercise in futility... Do you remember the name of your 10th grade crush? Oh wait; we just want to 'hook up'? Is that your angle? Please direct us to where the 'stats' support the success rate of such a irresponsible lifestyle. Don't forget the unwed mothers and broken families that result from those who marry before age 25. Numbers don't lie... wannak10, no one on this site knows your particulars. If you have the means to get one of these truck, know that you will spend down time, as some have stated. Having a second vehicle available is wise advice. Finally, advice on purchasing on site: 1. Have the cash offer in your hand, if it's not enough, so be it. But let him/her speak the number. "the first one who talks price, Loses" Do not give in, walk away if they will not name their price. 2. If you have had your eye on a certain purchase, wait until a Rainy Day to make your move. Cars/trucks look worse when wet, and the owner will be embarrassed to suggest the real value because it looks like crap, dirty inside and out. 3. Finally, bold move, arrive at the persons home around 7 am, knock on the door and when you ask if the truck is for sale, hold out a roll of 1 dollar bills. Bill roll, probably 2-300.00! For two reasons: if they are criminal and try to rob you, you only have a roll of low value bills. If they are serious, you can pull the rest of your Benjamin's out of your sock and make the deal.
...c) i'm not a great mechanic. So, i have to ask you kiddo: Have you ever replaced a transmission all by yourself? Get a used truck and the trans could go anytime.....or not in fairness. But the engine could...