The absolute best dealer in the country to get a new or used truck from is
Jacky Jones in Cleveland GA. He has been the #1 Ford dealer in the southeastern
US for many years. He also has Dodge and Chevy/GMC dealerships so he has all
makes covered. He has people that deliver the trucks to you for hardly nothing
if you don't have time to go get it. # is 706-865-2168, ask for Jacky or Bobby.
At 05:10 PM 9/15/02 -0400, you wrote:
>
>Howdy,
>
>(Off topic a bit I know. If its too far off, please ignore!)
>
>So I'm thinking of getting an enclosed trailer for next year, and I'm not
>too sure my current truck will handle it.
>
>I'm thinking about a 26' or 28' enclosed trailer, loaded up with a 3k lbs
>car and all the support equipment (another 2k?).
>
>The current truck is a '98 Chevy 2500HD. 2wd, 350 Vortech & 4L80E, 4.10
>gears (we think. Turns ~3k rpm at 70mph in 3rd), tranny cooler, etc.
>
>I don't know for sure, but it seems like my current truck will struggle
>with the trailer I'd like. As such, I've been considering moving up. If
>I do, I want to get a truck that I can live with for the next five years
>or so, even if I decide to upgrade the trailer again.
>
>Seems like if I want to buy a used dually diesel, I'm choosing between
>Ford and Dodge. I have yet to hear a positive thing about non-Duramax
>Chevy diesels. I'd like to stick with something in good condition,
>doesn't need any major (or much minor) work, etc. I'd also like an auto
>tranny, extended cab (crew cab if I must, but definately not a standard
>cab), long bed, and 4wd.
>
>With that in mind, any recommendations? Anyone got anything for sale?
>What're the good online places to look?
>
>In particular I'd like to know if there are any years to stay away from in
>the Dodge and Ford ranks, when Dodge & Ford moved to the latest body
>style, if there were any major upgrades, etc. Seems like the Cummins gets
>the nod over the Powerstroke maintenance-cost-wise in the opinion of my
>mechanic friends, but it seems like the Dodge auto tranny is weaker than
>the Ford? I also prefer the Ford body and name over the Dodge, but not to
>the extent that I'd look over a good deal.
>
>Just looking to see if you folks that have already gone down this road can
>save me some pain!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark
>
>(oh, and if anyone has a 26' or 28' enclosed trailer for sale in the
>sub (hopefully substantially) $10k range... :-)
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