RC: Truck Question - Dodge

[Liz Newfield <lizfield@jeffnet.org>]

>I think that they are great trucks.  However, I did have a bad experience
with one once, though I am not sure if it was a 94 or 95.  We were hauling
two horses up a long steep grade when it caught fire.  A platic part in the
transmission system melted, releasing fluid which dripped onto the catlytic
converter starting a fire that could not be extinguished.  Before it was
all over, the truck and a custom made aluminum horse trailer completely
burned.  The truck was brand new -- had less than 3,000 miles on it.  There
was a recall on that truck to repair the problem.  You might want to have
that truck checked out to be sure that there are no plastic parts in the
transmission or any associated lines.
>
>I have an opportunity to buy a super Dodge truck and would like to hear
>from others who might have this same model.  I am interested in any
>problems or attributes. (especially, longevity)
>It is a 1995 V10,with  heavy duty towing package, leather interior,
>standard cab with only 16,000 miles on it. He wants $18,000.  It has
>been the personal truck for a friend who is also a dealer and he has
>used it for hauling (antique cars) most of those miles.  He wants to
>sell it only because as a dealer  he feels that he needs to be showing
>off a newer model.  He really seems hesitant to part with it as it is
>such a nice vehicle.  He indiated that it hauled over the Va. mountains
>and left others in the breeze!
>I'm currently driving a 1986 F250, a super truck that is just getting
>high in mileage.  Even after all these years I'm a real wimp when it
>comes to hauling since I'm so often by myself.  Most Va rides are either
>in or over the mountains from us so I need a truck with some real power.
>My trailer right now is not an issue, it is just a 2 horse stock.  I do
>however, plan to upgrade to a 2-horse goose with living quarters in the
>next year or so.
>
>So what do you folks think?  Should I go for it?  And if I do does
>anyone want to buy a really nice F250 with 170,000 miles and a brand new
>radiator?  It runs great.
>
>Sally Aungier
>Now, where are all those folks who have asked if I was interested in
>selling my truck when it wasn't for sale?
>
>
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