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Might be time to change: Ram 2500

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I’ve got a big beautiful ‘99 GMC Suburban waiting for a fresh rebuild. Big boy with the 454. Thing is a beast that gets 10-11 mpg towing or not towing. 42 gallon tank. Nightmare to fill up right about now but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just something about a big ole chunk of old metal running around trails is strangely satisfying. 454 is pretty awesome off-road too. :CWL:
 

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I’ve got a big beautiful ‘99 GMC Suburban waiting for a fresh rebuild. Big boy with the 454. Thing is a beast that gets 10-11 mpg towing or not towing. 42 gallon tank. Nightmare to fill up right about now but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just something about a big ole chunk of old metal running around trails is strangely satisfying. 454 is pretty awesome off-road too. :CWL:
There's nothing like a big block. I always wanted a 2001-2006 with the Vortec 8100. So awesome. :rock:
 

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There's nothing like a big block. I always wanted a 2001-2006 with the Vortec 8100. So awesome. :rock:
Ya know I test drove a couple a few years back. I honestly prefer the 454. I know the engines are very similar but the 7400 just felt better. Throttle response and driving was just better feeling to me. Not that they are sporty by any means but the 454 won me over.
 
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Hmmm….the question for me would be, two extra years from when? My point is, say if you financed the gladiator for 5 years and you’ve already paid down 2 years, then start with a new 7 year loan (based on the same payment 5+2 years for the Ram) that’s considerable outlay for the new vehicle. I’m just trying to fathom what a “same payment” scenario would look like on a $80k plus truck. Just wondering that’s all because I’ve seen the sticker prices on the Rams, especially the 2500 Ram, and “they ain’t cheap” compared to a late model Gladiator. You can just give me an eye roll if you want; just my wandering thoughts. But of course it would depend on the model (Big Horn vs Rebel for example).
No eyeroll required.
 

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I traded my 06 mega cab 2500 Cummins for the Gladiator at wife's insistance... mileage went up, cost per gallon on fuel went down... now I no longer have anywhere near to space nor a shell but its way easier to park .... the dodge did run 34 or 35 tires stock and towed like a tug boat but like I said. Not near as easy to park...

Now my 01 cummins.... I wish I had it back...
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